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BOGOTA (AlertNet) - Science and promoting science education in schools and universities are important in rebuilding Haiti following last year’s massive earthquake, according to a report by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
“Scientific capacity is required for advancing Haitian technological innovation and economic opportunities, improving medicine and health care, creating access to clean water, improving disaster preparedness and mitigation, developing sustainable agriculture and reducing hunger, sustain ably managing natural resources, educating citizens, and advancing human rights,” said the report written by a group of international scientists.
It suggested that Haitians should lead the effort to promote science in the Caribbean nation.
“This is the responsibility of the Haitian scientific community, government, private sector, and educational and research institutions. Haitian science must be Haitian-led and directed,” the report added.
It called on scientists from the international community and Haitian diaspora to contribute to policies that can help promote science education in the country.
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