WASHINGTON, January 15, 2008: The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:
IBRD Loan: USD$ 13.40 million
Terms: Maturity = 15 years; Grace = 5 years
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The objective of this pilot project is to demonstrate significantly improved scientific performance and commercial relevance of research performed by inter-disciplinary teams of scientists selected through transparent competitive process. By using merit based selection procedures, the project will help to rebuild, strengthen and restructure selected segments of Kazakhstan’s R&D base. The project will also help to link this rejuvenated R&D capacity to national and international technology markets.
For more information please call:
Michael Andrew Jones at (202) 473-2588 or email mjones2@worldbank.org
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