Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Dec 2011
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Tracing the Ancestry of Galaxies (on the land of our ancestors), Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU Sympos
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Astronomy, Development, Education
Scientific paper
During the next decade the IAU intends to mobilize talented astronomers, engineers and teachers around the world, in the service of developing countries. I shall review the content of the IAU Strategic Plan 2010 - 2020 ``Astronomy for the Developing World'' and give you an update on its implementation. Astronomy is a unique tool for stimulating capacity building because it combines cutting-edge technology with fundamental science and has deep cultural roots. The plan envisages a substantial increase in IAU education and development activities during the next decade. These activities will be bottom-up, with a strong regional influence. An integrated approach tailored to the conditions and needs of each country will involve a mix of education at primary, secondary and tertiary levels and public outreach. As a crucial component of the strategy, the IAU together with the South African National Research Foundation will set up a small office to coordinate and plan the various global activities at the SAAO in Cape Town.
Carignan Claude
Govender Kevin
Miley George
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