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COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY ORDER NUMBER 24
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Pursuant to my authority as Administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA),
and under the laws and usages of war, and consistent with relevant U.N. Security Council
resolutions, including Resolution 1483 (2003),
Recognizing that Iraq possesses a large, well-trained engineering and technical work
force fully capable of advancing scientific research and development initiatives to
support the reconstruction and economic development of Iraq,
Recalling that Iraq's scientific expertise was employed in a manner inconsistent with
accepted notions of scientific development and for purposes directed by the former
regIme,
Understanding that redirecting the efforts of Iraq's scientific and technical research
efforts away from weapons development is necessary to transform and modernize Iraq's
industrial base in support of the continued economic development of Iraq,
I hereby promulgate the following:
Section 1
Dissolution of the Ministry of Atomic Energy
In accordance with CPA Order No.2, Dissolution of Entities (23 May 2003), the
Ministry of Atomic Energy is hereby dissolved. Employees and assets of the Ministry
of Atomic Energy shall be transferred to the Ministry of Science and Technology
established hereunder.
Section 2
Establishment of the Ministry of Science and Technology
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There is hereby established the Ministry of Science and Technology as a ministerial
level agency that shall identify, research and develop projects designed to restore and
improve Iraq's infrastructure and industrial base.

Section 3
Purpose
The Ministry of Science and Technology will work with public and private industry,
governmental agencies, and educational institutions to lead scientific and
technological development for the purpose of fostering the restoration and
improvement of Iraq's infrastructure and industrial base.
Section 4
Organization
The Ministry of Science and Technology shall be organized by centers of thought.
These centers include:
1) Fossil Fuel/Solar Energy Research and Development Center. This Center will
focus on the development of new technologies to maximize the potential of current
fossil fuel production and to research alternative energy sources.
2) Environmental Protection Center. This Center will focus on standards and
compliance measures to address radiation, air quality, hazardous materials, water
management, and pollution prevention.
3) Infonnation and Electronics Technology Center. This Center will focus on
research and technology to foster business productivity. The functional areas will
include hardware and software, process engineering, and electronic devices.
4) Agriculture and Food Technology Center. This Center will focus on the
redirection and refurbishment of the agriculture and food production capabilities
of Iraq. The functional areas will include natural pesticides, improved seed stocks,
processed foods, and hydroponics.
5) Materials and Chemistry Center. This Center will focus on supporting the
emerging sectors by nurturing the development of material technologies. The
functional areas will include plastics, ceramics and glass, metals, and building
technology.
6) Industrial Development Center. This center will investigate potential solutions
and processes that require the study of available raw materials and the commercial
viability of supporting technologies. This includes the use of licensing agreements
and outside experts and partners.
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Section 5
Entry into Force
This Order shall enter into force on the date of signature.
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L. Paul Bremer, Administrator
Coalition Provisional Authority
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