Complete a major fact-finding mission comparing science funding strategies and innovation policies in Europe, the United States, China, Japan, India, Australia and South Africa.

UNESCO: House | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

When will they re-think their policies and be guided by science and common sense?

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Among the potential policies: expanding low-cost broadband access, adding math and science classes in public schools and making government data more accessible.

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