PATTERNS OF UNESCO'S SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMME

In: International social science journal: ISSJ, Band 18, Heft 4, S. 569-588

Abstract

The role of the soc sci's within UNESCO is defined by reference to the Org's constitution: it consists principally in widely diffused supporting & servicing activities, though the direct promotion of res & teaching are not excluded. Continuities & discontinuities in the program are discussed in a 20-yr historical perspective. The rationale of the emerging pattern is governed by changes in the membership of States & by an increasing awareness of the importance of infrastructures to econ growth. The orientation of UNESCO's entire effort towards infrastructural factors, notably sci, technology & educ, gives the soc sci's an increasingly responsible & diversified supporting function. The org & structuring of the soc sci program is analyzed, a margin for improvements is suggested, & the more active participation of the community of soc sci'ts at large is discussed. AA.