Former Peres Center For Peace Director To Head Science, Tech Ministry

September 2, 2014 | Ido Sharir has been the director-general of the Peres Center for Peace for the past two years, but was now appointed to head the Israeli Science, Technology and Space Ministry. In the past Sharir served as the chief of staff for former President Shimon Peres, providing him with experience in the fields of science, technology and space. Sharir will be replaced by Efrat Duvdevani. Ido Sharir is well-known for his efforts to promote cooperation among Israelis and Palestinians in the fields of high-tech, economics and the environment.