Regional grouping :

Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Target Target 14.a Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

14.a.1 Proportion of total research budget allocated to research in the field of marine technology


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National ocean science expenditure as a share of total research and development funding (%)

Country/Area grouping200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Democratic Republic of the Congo....................................1.1........................
Madagascar.................................0.3...0.30.35.80.4............
Mauritius..........................................0.9..................
Mozambique....................................5.8........................
South Africa..........................................2.4..................
Egypt.........................................................0.2...