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IUPAC Releases Strategic Plan

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has announced the completion of its first Strategic Plan. This plan, which is intended to guide development of the Union's programs during the current biennium, 1998-99, is built around a mission statement and ten long-range goals, each supported by a number of strategic thrusts. In addition to initiating and continuing major thrusts on chemical nomenclature and terminology, atomic weights and many other critically evaluated data in which IUPAC is recognized as the world authority, the Union will represent, when appropriate, the interests of chemistry in international governmental and non-governmental forums. According to IUPAC President Joshua Jortner, goals have also been established for the Union's contributions to the advancement of worldwide research in the chemical sciences, the promotion of the service of chemistry to society, and the facilitation of the development of effective channels of communication in the global chemistry community. "The Union feels it is important to promote the chemical aspects of industry in its contributions to sustainable development, wealth creation and improvement in the quality of life," he added.

Jortner pointed out that the improvement of chemical education is another IUPAC goal. "The Union recognizes that the needs of the developed countries and the developing countries in this regard are quite different. Scientific literacy is the major concern in the developed world. IUPAC's role is to act as a clearinghouse for information about national programs. Less Developed Countries need help and support at all levels of education and training."

Jortner emphasized that "IUPAC strives towards globalization of its activities with the participation of the entire world's chemistry community. The broadening of the geographical base will be accomplished by recruiting new National Adhering Organizations. In addition, new mechanisms need to be set up to insure worldwide dissemination of information about IUPAC's work and the drawing of human capital to its activities. The Internet is seen as an opportunity to greatly improve the Union's efforts in both these areas."

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IUPAC Strategic Plan -- 2000-2001 (posted 28 Apr. 00)


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