Computing Research in Latin AmericaComputing Research in Latin America

Jaime PuenteProgram ManagerExternal Research & ProgramsMicrosoft Research

Jaime PuenteProgram ManagerExternal Research & ProgramsMicrosoft Research

Science And Technology In Latin America And The CaribbeanScience And Technology In Latin America And The Caribbean

Some Latin American countries have created significant capacity in research

An increase in the R&D investment inthe region

The # of researchers in the region grew in 33% (1994-2003)

The # of publications (SCI) saw a marked increase of 140%

Upward trend in the number ofpatent applications

Some Latin American countries have created significant capacity in research

An increase in the R&D investment inthe region

The # of researchers in the region grew in 33% (1994-2003)

The # of publications (SCI) saw a marked increase of 140%

Upward trend in the number ofpatent applications

Economic And Social DevelopmentEconomic And Social Development

Several movements have appeared in the region in order to make sustained efforts to use Science and Technology to drive economic and social development

What are the necessary conditions to achieve this?

Several movements have appeared in the region in order to make sustained efforts to use Science and Technology to drive economic and social development

What are the necessary conditions to achieve this?

Research And Technology DevelopmentResearch And Technology Development

An appropriate level of R&D investment requires a like correlation in the field of human resources

A sustained policy to guarantee the continuity of scientific and technological activities and soften the blow of economic fluctuations

We also need a better connection between scientific production and the social and economic demands of each country

The strengthening of regional cooperation and the integration of efforts in science and technology is an unavoidable challenge to build sufficient critical mass in various strategic areas

An appropriate level of R&D investment requires a like correlation in the field of human resources

A sustained policy to guarantee the continuity of scientific and technological activities and soften the blow of economic fluctuations

We also need a better connection between scientific production and the social and economic demands of each country

The strengthening of regional cooperation and the integration of efforts in science and technology is an unavoidable challenge to build sufficient critical mass in various strategic areas

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World Bank – The Four Pillars Of The Knowledge EconomyWorld Bank – The Four Pillars Of The Knowledge Economy

Education and TrainingAn educated and skilled population is needed to create, share and use knowledgeInformation InfrastructureA dynamic information infrastructure-ranging from radio to the internet-is required to facilitate the effective communication, dissemination and processing of informationEconomic Incentive and Institutional RegimeA regulatory and economic environment that enables the free flow of knowledge, supports investment in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and encourages entrepreneurship is central to the knowledge economyInnovation SystemsA network of research centers, universities, think tanks, private enterprises and community groups is necessary to tap into the growing stock of global knowledge, assimilate and adapt it to local needs, and create new knowledge

Education and TrainingAn educated and skilled population is needed to create, share and use knowledgeInformation InfrastructureA dynamic information infrastructure-ranging from radio to the internet-is required to facilitate the effective communication, dissemination and processing of informationEconomic Incentive and Institutional RegimeA regulatory and economic environment that enables the free flow of knowledge, supports investment in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and encourages entrepreneurship is central to the knowledge economyInnovation SystemsA network of research centers, universities, think tanks, private enterprises and community groups is necessary to tap into the growing stock of global knowledge, assimilate and adapt it to local needs, and create new knowledge

Strengthening La’s Research And Development Capabilities – Regional Strategies

Improve links between scientists, productive sector, government and citizens

Improve cooperation within LA and other regions (USA, Europe, Asia and Africa)

Promote mobility of researchers, specially for post graduate trainings

Increase the region’s investment in R&D

Create a more just society in the region, granting opportunity to education to social groups currently excluded

Top Research Areas in LA Top Research Areas in LA (Thematic Areas)(Thematic Areas)

Food, Agro, Fishing and Biotechnology(Bioagro and aquaculture)ICT (software, services, applications, communications, microelectronics, bioinformatics)Health (Biohealth)Energy, Oil, Gas & Nuclear technologyEnvironment and Natural resources/products (certification of agro-processes, biodiversity,leather, textiles and wood)Nanotechnology and Material SciencesTransportClean Technologies and Fine Chemistry (bio-products and bio-processes)Space Technology

Top Research Areas in LA Top Research Areas in LA (Socio-Economic Themes)(Socio-Economic Themes)

Regional integration (Latin American Research Area) – Encouraging problem-oriented researchSocial inclusion (reducing poverty anddigital divide)Social innovation (participatory democracy and co-management)Economy and sociology of technological changeWork and employmentEntrepreneurship

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