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The Hassan-II Academy of Science and Technology is a dynamic organisation that seeks to achieve the general objectives set above and mainly the followings: (1) ensure that scientific and technical research ranks high among the values upheld by the nation; (2) propose to the authorities the relevant routes and means to kindle the scientific spirit within the Moroccan society; (3) provide local scientists and researchers with a special forum for debate and interaction; (4) foster high-level communication channels between national scientists and the international scientific elite; (5) work for the dissemination of science by organizing panels and scientific events, publishing relevant material, and opening science libraries; (6) review and evaluate the scientific findings and innovations submitted for its consideration; (7) ensure that the scientific and technical research exercises are made within the moral and ethical prescriptions; (8) contribute at setting the general orientations for the scientific and technological development; (9) put forward recommendations about priorities and how to achieve the nation's targets in terms of research; (10) contribute to the elaboration of scientific human resources policy capable of attracting high-profile scientists and, more importantly, promoting an adequate intellectual and material environment so as to provide talented Moroccan researchers who are sought or employed by foreign research laboratories and centers, with an efficient incentive to stay in their country; (11) monitor continuously the progress made in the field of technology for the benefit of the nation; (12) carry out studies, analyses and surveys in connection with research activities; (13) encourage the implementation of research programs which have been set in accordance with national priorities, determine their relevance and scientific value, and, when necessary, allocate hem appropriate financial resources; (14) assess the implementation of research programs sponsored by the Academy, and to take all the relevant steps to enhance the resources of existing and projected research laboratories and other facilities; (15) propose to the relevant authorities the modalities on scientific and technical cooperation for participating in regional or international research programs; (16) provide advises on the evaluation of the activities carried out by the national research institutions involved in these programs; and (17) help to establish the adequate mechanisms for consultation, on a permanent basis, between the research and technical innovation community and its social and economic counterparts.

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