INTERNATIONAL FORUMS
The International Affairs Unit contributes to coordinating inputs from the national community in various international forums.
KEY ONGOING FORUMS
G20 – Brazilian Presidency. Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG)
For the first time, Portugal was invited to participate in the 19 working groups (WG) of the G20 as an Observer Country, representing an unprecedented opportunity to enhance the country’s international relations. For the Research and Innovation WG, the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the National Innovation Agency (ANI) were contacted, and it was agreed that the International Affairs Unit of ANI would be the focal point and coordinate contributions from the research and innovation community for the G20 discussions.
5+5 Dialogue
ANI is responsible for contributions on innovation for discussions within the 5+5 dialogue group on research and innovation, coordinated by the Foundation for Science and Technology.
AU-EU High-Level Group – Innovation Agenda Working Group
ANI is responsible for innovation contributions to discussions within the national group on research and innovation for the European Union-African Union partnership, coordinated by the Foundation for Science and Technology.