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Nomination for the World Capital Country of Women and Girls in Science



National academies, Nobel Prize laureates, Members of Parliamentary Assemblies, and others can nominate their country for the title “World Capital of Women and Girls in Science”. After receiving all nominations, the Royal Academy of Science International Trust will invite nominated countries to submit their proposals.


Governments are welcome to submit their proposals directly to the Royal Academy of Science International Trust.


PROPOSAL FORM

Process of Nomination & Selection



The Royal Academy of Science International Trust convened an international, multi-disciplinary committee comprised of globally recognized and politically neutral experts who will select a country to hold the prestigious title the “World Capital Country of Women and Girls in Science”.


Meet the International Committee Members

Below is a brief description of the process involved in nominating and selecting
the Title Holder "World Capital Country of Women and Girls in Science.



  • January – RECEIVING PROPOSALS & NOMINATIONS The Royal Academy of Science International Trust prepares to receive nominations and proposals. Nominations can be submitted by National academies, Nobel Prize laureates, Members of Parliamentary Assemblies, and others. Proposals are to be submitted only by governments.
  • 30th January – DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING NOMINATIONS To be considered for the Title of the Year, nominations for the World Capital Country of Women and Girls in Science shall be sent to the Royal Academy of Science International Trust before the end of the 30th day of January of the same year. Nominations postmarked and received after the 30th day of January are included for the following year.
  • February – Sending invitation letters to nominated countries to submit proposals. 30th June – DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS
  • July to August – INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE REVIEW
  • November– The World Capital Country is chosen. At the beginning of September, the International Committee announces the designated “World Capital Country of Women and Girls in Science” through a majority vote.
  • December– A high-level delegation from the Royal Academy of Science International Trust and the International Committee to present the World Capital of Women and Girls in Science specially crafted Award to the Head of State of the designated country.


Selection Process



  • At the first meeting of the International Committee after the June 30th deadline for nominations, the Committee’s Chair presents the list of the year’s candidates. In the light of this first review, the Committee draws up the so-called shortlist – i.e. the list of candidates selected for more thorough consideration.
  • The Committee embarks on a thorough-going discussion of the most likely candidate. In the process, the need often arises to obtain additional information from the nominated countries, after which the selection begins.
  • Evaluation and selection of the Capital Country(ies) will be made using a set of evaluation criteria developed by the Selection Committee, such as:
  1. Level of science activity.
  2. Equality of payment systems.
  3. Funding for research conducted by female scientists.
  4. Funding for female entrepreneurs/CEOs of life sciences start-up companies.
  5. Contribution to the long-term strategy of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Science.
  6. Steps taken to achieving United Nations 2030 Development Agenda and its 17 global goals.
  7. The country’s plans to strengthen the capacity of the STI and creative sectors, including developing long-term links between the scientific, cultural, economic, and social sectors.
  8. The envisaged long-term scientific, cultural, social and economic impact, including urban development, that the title would have on the nominated country.
  • The number of Countries holding the title each year (‘the year of the title’) shall not exceed three (3) countries, representing different global regions.
  • The title “Capital Country” is for one year. Countries may hold the designation of Capital Country ONCE during the period of the Initiative.
  • If more than one country is awarded the title in a particular year, countries designated for the same year may seek to develop links between their programs. The designation of Capital Country will be awarded irrespective of the size of a country.
  • The Committee seeks to achieve unanimity in its selection of the title holder of the World Capital of Women and Girls in Science. On the rare occasions when this proves impossible, the selection of the title holder is decided by a simple majority vote.
  • The International Committee usually has a couple of months in which to draw up their decision and submit it to the Royal Academy of Science International Trust Board of Trustees and Executive Board.


ANNOUNCING THE CAPITAL COUNTRY


The Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) and the International Committee will announce the designation of a Country in a high-level press conference to be held in Second week of November.



The World Capital Country Commitment



In accepting the designation, the World Capital country is expected to develop and implement a year-long program of scientific, social, cultural, and economic activities to attract the interest of a broad international public, and that are consistent with the goals of the Capital Initiative, namely:

  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in all fields related to Science, Technology and Innovation
  • Greater Investment in Science and green technology- based solutions for global challenges
  • Nurturing the contribution of women in the sciences to the long-term socio-economic development strategies of countries, in accordance with their respective strategies and priorities
  • Increasing the capacity building, partnership and collaboration in science and its relevant fields
  • Highlighting the richness and diversity of the culture of Science, Technology, and Innovation for peace, prosperity, and development, highlighting the common features that countries share, and increasing societies' sense of the role of the sciences in inclusive green socio-economic development and
  • Celebrating the achievements of Women in Science and recognizing their role in global development.
  • These goals are fully in line with the aims of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the Outcome Documents of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science.


The achievement of these goals will solidify communities by encouraging the identification of common interests, stimulating inter-scientific dialogue, sharing best practices, increasing collaboration and mutual understanding, and transferring knowledge and technology.



FINAL REPORT



At the end of the year-long programs, The Capital Country is expected to publish a report on the activities, to compile best practices, and determine the overall impact of the Initiative, and the Government’s vision or framework for the future.


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