Global Science & Innovation Forum (GSIF) Terms of Reference & Membership
Terms of reference (October 2006)
GSIF is a vehicle for cross-governmental information and exchange of ideas to improve the co-ordination of UK engagement in international science and innovation activities. It provides strategic guidance on these issues and systematically scans the horizon for new and emerging issues. Its terms of reference are:
- To monitor implementation of the overarching UK strategy for international engagement in science and innovation, to update it and develop new recommendations where necessary.
- To provide advice on cross-governmental issues relating to the strategy, where there is a clear need for coordination in order to inform UK government policy and/or UK positions in international negotiations.
- To review UK activities with focus countries in line with the strategy, and where necessary provide advice on further coordination or new activities needed.
- To consider the implications of new evidence and trends relating to the UK’s international science and innovation engagement, including evaluations of the various schemes to support this engagement.
Member organisations (October 2006)
- Office of Science & Innovation DTI (including trans-departmental, research base and innovation areas)
- UK Trade & Investment
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Department for International Development
- British Council
- Royal Society
- Research Councils UK
- Department for Education and Skills
- HM Treasury
- Department of Health