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10 July 2026

Proposal for eminent scientists' club

The proposal serves as a useful context for discussing South-South cooperation and the need for indigenous scientific perspectives in global development discourse, though it is not a major policy or treaty that would be asked directly.

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  • A proposal is being mooted to establish a club of eminent scientists from non-aligned developing countries.
  • The proposed institution aims to conduct futuristic studies on development patterns, economic growth, population, agriculture, and technology within the Third World.
  • The initiative is modeled after the 'Club of Rome' but seeks to provide a perspective grounded in the realities of developing nations.
  • Concerns exist that projections by existing prestigious groups, often supported by developed nations, may overlook or misinterpret the specific developmental challenges of the Third World.

Questions

  1. Discuss the need for indigenous scientific research institutions in developing countries to address region-specific developmental challenges and counter global growth projections that may lack local context. 150 words
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  2. How can South-South cooperation in science and technology contribute to more sustainable and inclusive development models for the Global South? Analyze the role of collaborative research in shaping policy frameworks for developing economies. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The proposed 'club of eminent scientists' for non-aligned developing countries is intended to be modeled after which existing international organization?

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