Policy and Global Affairs (PGA)
Policy and Global Affairs (PGA) mobilizes experts and networks in the United States and around the world to increase the use of evidence to advance local, national and global policy and capacity.
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Description
Mobilizing Experts, Advancing Global Policy
Policy and Global Affairs (PGA) mobilizes experts and networks in the United States and around the world to increase the use of evidence to advance local, national and global policy and capacity.
Our work is organized around four themes:
U.S. Science and Innovation Policy
Informing Policy in Support of a Healthy and Competitive U.S. Science, Technology and Innovation System.
Global Sustainability and Development
Promoting Evidence to inform Global Issues and Development Policies.
International Networks and Cooperation
Enhancing International Networks and National Academies Bilateral Relations.
Science and Engineering Capacity Development
Developing Scientific and Engineering Capacity in Institutions and Mobilizing Human Resources.
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Executive Director
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Vaughan Turekian
Lead
John Boright
Major units and sub-units
Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy
Board on Science and Technology for International Development
Office of the Foreign Secretaries
Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel
Policy and Global Affairs Executive Office
Office of International Affairs
Science and Engineering Capacity Development
Board on International Scientific Organizations
Committee on International Security and Arms Control
Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Board on Global Science and Technology
Development, Security, and Cooperation
Development, Security, and Cooperation - Networks and International Programs
Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable
Fellowships Office
Development, Security, and Cooperation - Grant Programs
Board on Research Data and Information
Global Sustainability and Development
International Networks and Cooperation
Science and Technology for Sustainability Program
Committee on Science, Technology, and Law
Early Career Capacity Building Programs
Office of Special Projects
U.S. Science and Innovation Policy
Board on Higher Education and Workforce
Committee on Human Rights
Policy Division
Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy