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Science and technology policy and social ex/inclusion: Analyzing opportunities and constraints in Brazil and Argentina.
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Science & Public Policy (SPP) . Oct2012, Vol. 39 Issue 5, p579-591. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- This paper undertakes a critical analysis of the strategies for fighting social exclusion currently applied in Latin America, with regard to science and technology (S&T) policy and the local production of technologies oriented to social inclusion. It considers two of the most significant countries (Brazil and Argentina) in terms of: economic growth, increase in R&D investments, and poverty-reduction programs during the last decade. However, this scenario contrasts with the persisting inequality in income distribution, as well as with persisting structural shortcomings. After a review of the economic growth and S&T policy trends (and the unresolved problem of structural exclusion) the paper examines the inadequacy of local S&T agendas concerning population needs and the problems involved in the performance of currently available technologies for social inclusion. The paper ends with an analytical-normative section related to strategic aspects of potential solutions to development and ex/inclusion issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03023427
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Science & Public Policy (SPP)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 82827660
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scs065