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Palestine
Academy for
Science and
Technology is an
autonomous
public,
not-for-profit
organization
with its
headquarters in
Jerusalem and
branches in
Ramallah and
Gaza.
Established by
presidential
decree No. 114
in 1997 and
reconfirmed by
presidential
decree No. 13 in
2004, the
Academy is
mandated to be
the primary
science and
technology body
in the country
in charge of
providing advice
in formulating
policies,
programs and
projects to
support national
development and
participating in
the coordination
of relevant
scientific and
technological
(S&T)
activities. As a
result, the
Academy
constitutes the
focal point and
an umbrella for
science and
technology. |
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