Science and technology policy and social ex/inclusion: Analyzing opportunities and constraints in Brazil and Argentina

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 countri...

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Published in:Science & public policy 2012-10, Vol.39 (5), p.579-591
Main Authors: Thomas, Hernán, Fressoli, Mariano, Becerra, Lucas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Argentina
Brazil
Comparative analysis
Economic growth
Income distribution
Public policy
Research and development
Science and technology
Social exclusion
Social integration
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0302-3427
1471-5430
DOI:10.1093/scipol/scs065