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This session discussed the crucial issues in developing countries - economic growth, sustainability, agriculture, attracting talent - are underpinned by science and technology development. As such, science diplomacy takes on a notable role: first, to increase their influence and input into global issues, and second, to build connective links with other nations. As developing countries begin to embrace science diplomacy, a new perspective emerges reflecting the Global South’s specific history and particular needs. How does the developing world, in its complexity, view science diplomacy? Why is science diplomacy important in Africa and Latin America?

*  Introduction: Alexis Roig. Chief Executive Officer of SciTech DiploHub (Barcelona Science and Technology Diplomacy Hub), Professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST), and Affiliated Faculty at Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI).

*  Eimar Karar. Advisor to the Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources of Sudan and Senior Advisor of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP).

*  Kimberly Portmess. Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Coordinator at the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and Adjunct Faculty at the Institute for Scientific Research and Advanced Technology Services.

*  Raymond Saner. Director of the Centre for Socio-Economic Development, Geneva. Professor in Organisation and International Management at University of Basel and Visiting Professor at Sciences Po, Paris.

*  Britta Rennkamp. Senior researcher in the Energy, Environment and Climate Change Group, and Senior Fellow at the African Climate and Development Initiative, at the University of Cape Town.

*  Moderator: Anna Ayuso. Senior Researcher at the Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB) and Affiliated Faculty at Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI).

This was the third event of the 2021 #SciDipTalks series. SciTech DiploHub - Barcelona Science and Technology Diplomacy Hub and Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) have partnered with other leading organizations to put forward 3 free online lectures with world-class experts that explored climate change after covid-19, the global governance of genome editing, and science diplomacy in the global south. Thank you for joining us.

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