The operation and management of agencies and institutions working in the field of science and technology in selected CDCC member countries

Includes bibliography

Promotion of technical and economic co-operation between Africa and Latin America in the field of science and technology

Includes bibliography

Latin American plan of action for the application of science and technology to development

Includes bibliography

Science and technology policy and the National Innovation System in Argentina

Includes bibliography

Causes and consequences of low rates of specialisation in science and technology in CDCC member countries

The importance of science and technology (S&T) in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is clearly articulated in Chapter XI, paragraphs 57, 58, 61 and 62 of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States (MSI). At the regional level, the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) noted the challenge that CARICOM member States face in competing in this new international economic environment in which the impact of scientific and technological change has created a knowledge-based global economy. Given the importance of S&T to development of Caribbean SIDS, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean embarked on a study to determine the causes and consequences of low rates of specialisation in S&T with a view to making recommendations for development of strategies for addressing these challenges. Data on postgraduate (Master of Science, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy) enrolment and graduation in agriculture, engineering and the sciences from the three campuses of the University of the West Indies (UWI) as well as from the University of Technology in Jamaica and the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) were examined and analysed. Face-to-face interviews were also held with key personnel from these institutions and a questionnaire was also served to individuals in key institutions. Results of the study revealed that although the number of students enrolled in higher degree programmes has increased in absolute terms, they are decreasing in relative terms. However, enrolment in agriculture has indeed declined while enrolment rates in engineering, although increasing, were not significantly high. Market forces have proved to be a main reason for this trend while facilities for the conduct and supervision of cutting-edge research, the disconnect between science and industry and societal labelling of scientists as “misfits” are also contributing to the situation. This has resulted in a reduced desire by students at all levels of the school system and faculty to be involved in S&T; lack of innovation; a better staffed private, as compared with public, sector; and poor remuneration in science-based employment. There also appears to be a gender bias in enrolment with more males than females being enrolled in engineering while the opposite is apparent in agriculture and the sciences. Recommendations for remedying this situation range from increasing investment in S&T, creating linkages between science and industry as well as with the international community, raising awareness of the value of S&T at all levels of the education system to informing policy to stimulate the science – innovation interface so as to promote intellectual property rights.

Science and technology policies in open economies: the case of Latin America and the Caribbean

Includes bibliography

Report on activities of the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology: Workshop on Methodology for Assessment of National Science and Technology Capabilities

Informe de la reunion sobre metodologia para la evaluacion de las capacidades nacionales en ciencia y tecnologia, realizada en Suriname, del 12 al 15 de octubre de 1981. Presenta un resumen de los debates, conclusiones y recomendaciones.

Sustainable development: epistemological challenges to science and technology. Report of the workshop Sustainable Development: Epistemological Challenges to Science and Technology""

Includes bibliography

Informe del Noveno Período de Sesiones del Comité de Expertos Gubernamentales de Alto Nivel, dedicado a la ciencia y la tecnología para el desarrollo = Report of the Ninth Session of the Committee of High-Level Government Experts: science and technology for development

Presenta la organizacion de los trabajos y el resumen de los debates de la reunion del CEGAN, realizada en Montevideo entre el 23 y el 24 de enero de 1984 en la cual se trataron la evaluacion de la aplicacion del Programa de Accion de Viena sobre ciencia y tecnologia para el desarrollo en America Latina, las propuestas de medidas y acciones futuras y las recomendaciones a los organos internacionales y regionales.

Informe de actividades del Consejo del Caribe de Ciencia y Tecnología (CCCT), 1981-1982 = Report of the activities of the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology (CCST), 1981-1982

Describe las actividades realizadas por el Consejo del Caribe para la Ciencia y la Tecnologia, desde noviembre de 1981 a diciembre de 1982. Incluye el informe de la segunda reunion plenaria del Consejo, llevada a cabo en Kingston, Jamaica, del 3 al 5 de noviembre de 1982.

Minutes of the Sixth Plenary Session of the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology

Contiene: organizacion, resumen de los debates e informe del presidente de la sexta reunion plenaria del Comite del Caribe de Ciencia y Tecnologia.

Report to the Caribbean Development and Co-operation Committee (CDCC) on activities of the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology (CCST) for the period 1984-1990

Describe los objetivos del CCCT, su programa de trabajo, proyectos, y actividades realizadas entre 1984 y 1990.