Computing Research in Latin America Jaime Puente Program Manager External Research & Programs Microsoft Research Jaime Puente Program Manager External Research & Programs Microsoft Research

Science 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 in the region The # of researchers in the region grew in 33% ( ) The # of publications (SCI) saw a marked increase of 140% Upward trend in the number of patent applications Some Latin American countries have created significant capacity in research An increase in the R&D investment in the region The # of researchers in the region grew in 33% ( ) The # of publications (SCI) saw a marked increase of 140% Upward trend in the number of patent applications

Economic 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 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 Economy Education and Training An educated and skilled population is needed to create, share and use knowledge Information Infrastructure A dynamic information infrastructure-ranging from radio to the internet-is required to facilitate the effective communication, dissemination and processing of information Economic Incentive and Institutional Regime A 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 economy Innovation Systems A 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 Training An educated and skilled population is needed to create, share and use knowledge Information Infrastructure A dynamic information infrastructure-ranging from radio to the internet-is required to facilitate the effective communication, dissemination and processing of information Economic Incentive and Institutional Regime A 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 economy Innovation Systems A 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 (Thematic Areas) Food, Agro, Fishing and Biotechnology (Bioagro and aquaculture) ICT (software, services, applications, communications, microelectronics, bioinformatics) Health (Biohealth) Energy, Oil, Gas & Nuclear technology Environment and Natural resources/products (certification of agro-processes, biodiversity, leather, textiles and wood) Nanotechnology and Material Sciences Transport Clean Technologies and Fine Chemistry (bio-products and bio-processes) Space Technology

Top Research Areas in LA (Socio-Economic Themes) Regional integration (Latin American Research Area) – Encouraging problem-oriented research Social inclusion (reducing poverty and digital divide) Social innovation (participatory democracy and co-management) Economy and sociology of technological change Work and employment Entrepreneurship

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