Science, though, is not of course the foundation of decision-making. The Annual Seminar on Housing Development policies provides an opportunity for the scientific community, government and private sector to exchange views. The Scientific Research Council of the country gathers academics, experts, and members of the government on research projects in different fields. The Department of the Environment and NGOs hold seminars and workshops with the same functions. Research and Technologies Research is undertaken in universities, research centres and the Water Management Company of Iran.
All research is funded by public budgets.
This information was provided by the Government of The Islamic Republic of Iran to the sixth session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. Information management is also delegated to the state authority. Local and national authorities coordinate between the private and public concerning commercial data source. A programme of indicators for sustainable development is in the process of being developed. Strengthening electronic networking capabilities.