Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

FUNCTIONS:

The specific functions of NAST are to:

-	Undertake studies/reports on the achievements of S&T in the country.

-	Advise the Government on formulation technology transfer policy and its implementation.

-	Implement S&T programs in collaboration with national and international organizations.

-	Conduct and promote research in priority areas of science and technology.

-	Collect and disseminate S&T information through a central S&T Information System.

-	Organize seminars and conferences on S&T topics and help facilitate S&T publications.

-	Establish and strengthen linkages with regional and international institutions in order to promote mutual cooperation.

-	Mobilize internal and external resources both financial and technical, for S&T development as well as to carry out the activities of the Academy.

-	Give recognition to outstanding individual and institutional contribution for development, promotion and application of S&T.

-	Enhance public awareness towards the importance and usefulness of S&T as well as to create conditions conducive for S&T application.

-	Advise Government of Nepal on S&T development programs.

-	Advise Government of Nepal on the establishment of new institutions or laboratories for S&T related research and development.

-	Provide financial and technical assistance for the establishment and development of new S&T institutions/laboratories.

-	Set up centers for S&T related innovations and innovative models.

-	Undertake all necessary measures to achieve the goals and objectives of the Academy.