Indo-German Dialogue - Science diplomacy for international cooperation

With this Indo-German Dialogue on science diplomacy for international cooperation the DWIH New Delhi will bring together stakeholders active in the fields of international science cooperation and science diplomacy in Germany and India. Experts will discuss the role of science diplomacy in the context of Indo-German research cooperation and offer insights into current policies, strategies in the making and projects. The new science diplomacy approach of the German government (December 2020), the international dimension of the new Indian Science and Technology Policy as well as science projects and initiatives serving evidence-based policy and strategy decisions will be highlighted.

Opening:

Philipp von Ritter, Counsellor, Head of Science and Technology Section, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, New Delhi

Panel:

1. Stefan Delfs, Head of Section Higher Education and Research, Federal Foreign Office Germany
2. Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)
3. Maria Josten, Science Diplomacy Expert, DLR Project Management Agency/ International Office

Chair:

Dr. Katja Lasch,  Director, German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New Delhi