science-based development

"The development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) is one of the highest priorities of the government of Kosovo," says Lule Ahmedi

"Energy demand is skyrocketing in the developing world and, if current trends continue, it will exceed the level of demand in the world's richest countries by 2015," says Mohamed Hassan

"People intrinsically understand that nature bestows untold benefits that we all value and cherish as human beings," says Julia Marton-Lefèvre

"India’s too big to be straight-jacketed into a single framework for science and technology," says Prithviraj Chavan, India's Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences.

The prize, which includes a USD100,000 cash award, is given to eminent scientists from the developing world who have made significant contributions to science and science-based development.

"Science is a key driver that guides global discourse," says Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India.

"Science is a key factor in allowing developing countries to forego importing technology from abroad and in charting their own path for sustainable economic growth," noted TWAS President Jacob Palis

"We have reached a stage in global development when even the poorest countries can readily derive material benefits from investments in science and technology," says Heneri A.M. Dzinotyiweyi

Africa's most important resource are its people, and especially its young people, say Mohamed H.A. Hassan and Daniel Schaffer

Science centres could help advance the cause of science-based development in Africa, says Jean-Pierre Ezin.