Science, Technology and Innovation Policies for Development The Latin American Experience /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Crespi, Gustavo (Editor), Dutrénit, Gabriela (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Subjects: Management.; Industrial management.; Engineering economics.; Engineering economy.; Economic policy.; Economics.; R & D/Technology Policy.; Innovation/Technology Management.; Engineering Economics, Organization, Logistics, Marketing.

This book examines the implementation of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy in eight Latin American countries and the different paths these policies have taken. It provides empirical evidence to examine the extent to which STI policies are contributing to the development of the region,...

Table of Contents:

• 1. The changing role of science, technology and innovation policy in building systems of innovation: the case of Mexico
• 2. Evolution of the Public Institutions of Science, Technology and Innovation in Chile: 1990-2012
• 3. Insights into the impact of BID’s Technology Modernization Program on Argentina’s STI policy
• 4. Innovation, Production and Innovation Systems and the BNDES’ Contribution
• 5. Inclusive Innovation Against all Odds: the case of Peru
• 6. Value attributed to STI Activities and Policies in Uruguay
• 7. From Design to the Institutional Construction of a Policy for Science, Technology and innovation in El Salvador
• 8. Policy Coordination: From FDI to a broader framework to promote innovation. The case of Costa Rica
• 9. Design and Evaluation of Fiscal Incentives for Business Innovation in Latin America: Lessons Learned after 20 years of experimentation
• 10. Science, technology and innovation policies for inclusive development: shifting trends in South America.