KR-SCIENCE & TECH EDUC SECT

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The overall objective of the project is to assist in improving science and technical education and research through implementation of an agreed policies and action program and the provision of specialized equipment. Specifically the project will: (a) support quality improvement in undergraduate science and engineering departments in selected universities; (b) assist in strengthening the teaching and research capacity of marine science institutions to address environmental problems; (c) assist in improving the quality of practical science and engineering programs in the open universities and in selected junior technical colleges; (d) improve opportunities for joint research activities in basic sciences through strengthening common research facilities at the Korea Basic Science Center (KBSC); and (e) enhance the quality of training in selected vocational high schools. The project will also include specialized equipment and civil works for the construction of additional laboratories for KBSC.