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France
The GOF sponsors R&D and technology development programs at three different levels: International/European programs (e.g. ESA, CERN, EUREKA, EU Framework program);Technology development programs in the private sector (approx. 46 percent of R&D expenditures are funded by the French government), with specific programs to encourage transfer of research and to aid small and medium firms; andNational research programs (Civilian R&D budget administered by the Research Ministry), with specific emphasis given to health and biotech (fight against cancer, research on aging and handicaps, focus on new epidemics, genomics/genetics); resource managemen ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
The International School of Azerbaijan (TISA), a private institution that opened in September 1996, currently offers English-language instruction for preschool through grade 12. The Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC), a consortium of western oil companies developing Azerbaijani offshore oil resources, sponsors the school. The European Council of International Schools, the oldest and largest association of international schools with more than 400 member schools worldwide, manages it. School programs have recently been given authorization by the International Baccalaureate organization. In the 2001/2002 school year, TISA had about 180 students and a functioning International Baccalauareate degree program. ... [Read More]
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