Proceedings of the first Congress on North-South collaboration in Physics research

TL;DR

This paper reports on the inaugural Congress on North-South collaboration in Physics, highlighting efforts to foster international cooperation, share expertise, and develop research and teaching capacities in underdeveloped countries.

Contribution

It introduces a platform for fostering international physics collaboration between Europe and developing countries, emphasizing capacity building and knowledge exchange.

Findings

Promotion of international collaboration in physics research.

Identification of projects for Europe-Developing countries partnerships.

Enhancement of research and teaching skills in underdeveloped countries.

Abstract

The first Congress on North-South collaboration in Physics research was held in Oujda Morocco, between April 9th and 13th, 2007. The congress was based on talks giving an overview of relevant subjects both from experiments and theory in all fields of physics. They focused on projects which could bring fruitful collaborations between Europe and under developed countries. The congress was meant to bring experience and skills to these countries in research and teaching at the doctoral level.