TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences

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TWAS – The World Academy of Sciences works to support sustainable prosperity in the developing world through research, education, policy, and diplomacy. Founded in 1983 by a distinguished group of scientists from the developing world, under the leadership of Abdus Salam, the Pakistani physicist and Nobel Prize winner. TWAS, based in Trieste, Italy, receives core funding from the Government of Italy and is administered by UNESCO.

The Academy's mission includes recognizing, supporting, and promoting excellence in scientific research in the developing world, responding to the needs of young scientists in countries that are lagging in science and technology, promoting South-South and South-North cooperation in science, technology, and innovation, and encouraging scientific research and sharing experiences in solving major problems facing developing countries. TWAS has approximately 1,400 elected Fellows from more than 90 countries, including 11 Nobel laureates.

Although there is no available information on the last investment and investors, TWAS continues to advance sustainable development through its initiatives and collaborations in the fields of Information Technology, Life Sciences, and Marketing.