The National Academy of Sciences of Bolivia (Academia Nacional de Ciencias de Bolivia) was founded on September 23, 1960 by Supreme Decree 5582 of the Bolivian government in order to support institutions that work to improve and strengthen local scientific capacity in science, technology and innovation. The main aim of the Academy is to create, promote and strengthen Science, Technology and Innovation towards the social, ecological, economic, and political development of Bolivia.
The National Academy of Sciences of Bolivia is a independent institution that has the support of the Government trough the General Nation Treasure. There are two Institutions that the Academy supports: the Bolivian Organization of Women in Science and the Energy Institute.
