And so more seriously the classics - literature, history, some of the basic sciences - have become poor stepchildren.

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Promotes policies and strengthens human and institutional capacities in science, technology and innovation, with special emphasis on the basic sciences.

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By transferring and sharing scientific information, providing scientific expertise and networking researchers, the HVP shares most of the main objectives of the International Basic Sciences Programme (IBSP).

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