There was some discussion on what can be done about this, in the context of improved engineering education, training and capacity building and the promotion of the public understanding of engineering.

UNESCO: Basic Sciences

In this new partnership, UNESCO and ASME will develop projects that improve engineering education standards, including best practices in engineering education, curriculum design, and teacher training.

UNESCO: Building the Wealth of Nations

Creating companies and growing industries that generate jobs, demands exponentially more entrepreneurs and workers who have STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, high-level training and the corresponding skills to perform in a technology-driven world.

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