The Minister of Science and Technology, Derek Hanekom, will be travelling to the United States of America for the 41st Carnegie G8 meeting to be held in Washington, DC, from 25 to 27 October 2013.
The G8 Carnegie Group was established in 1991. Member countries include the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Russia, Japan, Italy, Canada, France, Germany and the European Union. In recognition of the growing importance of the emerging economies, the Carnegie Group has since 2006 extended invitations to Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa (the G8+5).
The Carnegie Group meetings provide an informal and unofficial context in which to discuss science policy and promote international communication among G8 leaders and the developing countries on scientific issues. As such, the G8+5 have grown in international science and science policy on issues such as global security, energy, sustainable development, species preservation, and world health.
These science policy discussions have been promoted in the international community by meetings of the G8+5 science ministers and advisors. These meetings provide a strategic platform for the developed and developing nations to engage with modern scientific developments and knowledge sharing. Furthermore, they enable countries to develop a closer working relationship, to increase their understanding of various national perspectives, and to exchange views on science issues.
For more information, please contact:
Nthabi Maoela
Cell: 082 944 0015
