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Workshop on Science Funding Landscape in Guatemala

This workshop explores the current state of science funding in Latin America, with a particular focus on the views from the academies. It aims to discuss strategies for promoting science and society collaboration, showcasing examples of successful initiatives. The workshop also examines the correlation between science, population, and economic indicators in Latin America. Held from July 26-28, 2009, in Guatemala.

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Workshop on Science Funding Landscape in Guatemala

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  1. HernánChaimovich Workshop ScienceFundingLandscape Guatemala July 26-28, 2009

  2. OUTLINE • DIVERSITY IN LAC • VIEWS FROM THE ACADEMIES • TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE • AN EXAMPLE OF SCIENCE AND SOCIETY

  3. Population and P&D Investment World (%)

  4. PRODUÇÃO INTERNACIONAL DE CIÊNCIA INDEXADA LAT. AM 3% ASIA/PACIF 17% USA 40% EUROPE 40%

  5. DIVERSITY LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN REGIONS

  6. POPULATION

  7. GNP

  8. GNP/CAPITA

  9. Papers 2008-2009

  10. PAPERS/CAPITA

  11. PAPERS/GNP

  12. GNP and R&D Investment (%)

  13. Ciência e GNPAmérica Latina Corr(Pearson) = 0.30

  14. Ciência e PopulaçãoAmérica Latina Corr (Pearson) = 0,26

  15. Ciência e IDHAmérica Latina Corr (Pearson) = 0,60

  16. EXAMPLES OF THE VIEWS OF ACADEMIES OF SCIENCE ABOUT THE CURRENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCENARIO

  17. CAS We have not been very successful in convincing the political leaders that the region can only achieve sustainable economic development through science and technology. It is quite apparent now that the knowledge based economy can only change the status of a country from a developing to developed stage. We need to focus our attention on some research areas which are critical for the region – such as alternate energy, biotechnology, natural products related specifically to the development of new range of drugs and ICT. We need international funding to develop these areas of research in the Caribbean region. Also it is extremely important to institute a funding mechanism to promote exchange programme for scientists in the Caribbean region to spend a year or so to do research in the developed countries.

  18. Bolivia Bolivia as a country does not posses neither a program that would enable Bolivian scientists to receive training in foreign countries nor incentives for their return. But the Vice Ministry of Science and Technology is elaborating a strategic plan for the development of science and technology.

  19. Colombia c) The Academy wishes to continue the sequence of international seminars (encounters) where both Colombian and foreign scientist’s research leaders pursue mutual cooperation in selected topics. d) Make members of Government (president, ministers, congressmen) and, in general, politicians more conscious about the unavoidable need of science, technology and innovation for the social and economic growth of the country, as well as for the wellbeing of all citizens. e) Strengthen the relationship between the private, business and financial sectors with the SNCTI, as well as giving committed support to the CT&I programs convinced, as we are, that the CT&I will give added value to our national products. f) Increasing the percentage of effective GDP committed to the development of projects and programs in CT&I

  20. Guatemala The national system for the support of science is The National Council for Science and Technology (http://concyt.gob.gt). It has a executive secretariat that is denominated National Secretariat for Science and Technology, it has the aim to promote science, technology and innovation for the well being of the Guatemalan people. As a funding mechanism exists the National Fund for Science and Technology that is administrated by the National Secretariat for Science and Technology, it has lines for funding; one of them is a competitive fund for science and technology (Fun for Scientific and Technological Development). The national resources allocated for the fund by the National Congress in the annual budget are very low (less than 1.5 million dollars).

  21. Honduras En resumen se puede decir que hay muy poco desarrollo científico y tecnológico en Honduras, hay muy pocos investigadores y muy poco apoyo para la ciencia y la investigación científica. Muchas personas influyentes en el Gobierno y en la Industria piensan que la ciencia es un lujo que no se puede permitir un pueblo pobre, con lo cual se está perpetuando la pobreza y el atraso.

  22. Nicaragua Are Raw Materials Our Only Contribution to Science? The state of the sciences in Nicaragua is deplorable. Without a national plan of scientific development and research priorities, with few human and material resources for science, technology, and innovation, and no overall culture, vision or ethics of science among the political class, we are certain to remain economically powerless and underdeveloped. Nor can democracy flourish without science and a scientific culture. Jorge A. Huete Pérez http://www.envio.org.ni/articulo/3716

  23. CAN WE INVENT A BETTER FUTURE?

  24. Inventing a Better Future IAC REPORT www.interacademycouncil.net/

  25. The urgency to promote world­wide science and technology capacity 1.- The world is changing at a rapid pace, driven by science and technology 2.- Business-as-usual will leave an ever-growing gap between ‘have’ and ‘have-not’ nations. 3.- Local S&T capacity is essential for using and contributing to the world’s valuable store of knowledge. 4.- The culture and values of science are critical for building a global community. 5.- Investments in science and technology are increasingly important for economic growth. 6.- Building capacity in agriculture, engineering, health, and the social sciences is essential for national development.

  26. Science, technology, andsociety 1.- National S&T strategies identify priorities for addressing critical needs. 2.- Independent scientific advice improves decision making for public policies. 3.- The public requires dissemination of new knowledge for addressing critical issues.

  27. Expandinghumanresources 1.- Developing nations should build up, attract, and maintain S&T talent. 2.- S&T capacity building is a shared regional and global responsibility. 3.- Digital libraries of science and technology can bring knowledge to virtually everyone, everywhere.

  28. Creating world-class research institutions 1.- Strong universities are critical for expanding national S&T capacities. 2.- Virtual networks of excellence link the scientific talents of entire regions and the globe. 3.- National academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine can improve the quality of national S&T programs.

  29. Engaging the public and private sectors 1.- Clear legal frameworks promote successful public-private interaction. 2.- Public-private partnerships are critical if science and technology are to benefit society. 3.- The international private sector sponsors S&T research that has great potential for addressing challenges in developing nations.

  30. Agendas for major actors in building science and technology capacity

  31. S&T-lagging countries -1. Identify national science and technology goals and priorities. 2. Mobilize international expertise for promoting national capabilities in science and technology. 3. Orient S&T capacity for achieving national goals. 4. Participate in regional or international centers of excel­lence that address issues of national need. 5. Establish mechanisms for S&T advice to government. 6. Provide information on S&T resources and issues to the public. 7. Upgrade educational programs and institutions. 8. Join regional and international S&T training and research programs. 9. Increase S&T career opportunities within the country.

  32. United Nations agencies and regional inter-governmental organizations 1. Help developing nations to identify national S&T goals and priorities. 2. Support research and development efforts in develop­ing nations that address local and global needs. 3. Help developing nations to upgrade their educational institutions and programs. 4. Help developing nations in providing information on S&T resources and issues to the public. 5. Facilitate regional and international S&T training programs. 6. Support the development of digital S&T information sources.

  33. National academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine 1. Participate in national efforts to identify national S&T goals and priorities. 2. Help the government to assess strengths and weak­nesses of national capacities for achieving national S&T goals. 3. Provide S&T advice to the government. 4. Encourage new centers of excellence that address issues of national need. 5. Promote the upgrading of ongoing research programs that address issues of national need. 6. Promote the upgrading of educational programs and institutions. 7. Provide information on S&T issues of importance to the public.

  34. National, regional, and international S&T organizations 1. Facilitate the effectiveness of research programs in developing nations. 2. Participate in providing scientific advice to developing-nation governments on scientific questions related to public policies and programs. 3. Help developing nations to upgrade their educational institutions and programs.

  35. International development-assistance organizations 1. Help developing nations to identify national S&T goals and priorities. 2. Support research and development efforts in develop­ing nations that address local and global needs. 3. Help developing nations to upgrade their educational institutions and programs. 4. Help provide information on S&T resources and issues to the public. 5. Help promote public-private partnerships. 6. Facilitate regional and international S&T training programs. 7. Support the development of digital S&T information sources.

  36. Public and Private Foundations 1. Support research and development efforts in develop­ing nations that address local and global needs. 2. Help developing nations to upgrade their educational institutions and programs. 3. Help developing nations to provide information on S&T resources and issues to the public. 4. Facilitate regional and international S&T training programs. 5.Support the development of digital S&T information sources. 6. Play an important role in implementing the actions proposed in this report, either individually or in part­nerships with national governments; private sector; and international, regional, and local agencies.

  37. Local, national, and international private sectors (for-profit entities) 1. Participate in national efforts to identify national S&T goals and priorities. 2. Support research and development efforts in develop­ing nations that address local and global needs. 3. Participate in government-university-industry partner­ships for strengthening S&T capacity. 4. Help developing nations to upgrade their educational institutions and programs. 5. Help provide information on S&T resources and issues to the public.

  38. IANAS HELPS • to assist in the building of national scientific capacities by strengthening science and technology relationships among the countries of the Americas, as a tool for societal development; • to cooperate in building capacities of the Academies of the region, through exchange of information and experience; • to aid in the creation of new Academies in those countries of the Americas desiring assistance in the establishment of a Science Academy; and • to influence the scientific decision-making processes in the Americas, with the goal of promoting prosperity and equity in the hemisphere. • Linking and strengthening the scientific community in the hemisphere, IANAS believes it may play a major role in contributing to the promotion of scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in the Americas.

  39. CAN WE INVENT A BETTER FUTURE?AN EXAMPLE NATURE, PEOPLE, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INOVATION WORKING TOGETHER FOR THIRTY YEARS

  40. Thanks, Gracias, Obrigado, Merci, , Grazie, for listening.

  41. FIM, The END, FIN, C´est Finit, Fine.

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