Introduction: Science, Technology and Economic Development

1991 ◽  
pp. 1-31
Author(s):  
Ian Inkster
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Science Technology

scholarly journals Risking development by prioritizing the possession of firearms in Brazil: development is not achieved by arming the population!

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
Gustavo Cunha Araújo ◽  
Deyla Paula de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Constitutional Amendment ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Public Investments ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
National Science ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Research Investments ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

The information in this article problematizes and broadens the debate on the importance of science to the development of Brazil, which is currently in crisis due to cuts in research investments in the country, making it impossible for scientists to continue carrying out ground-breaking research. We argue that this is due to two main factors: the approval of the Constitutional Amendment Project no. 55/2016, popularly known as the “death PEC,” which freezes public investments for twenty years and heightens the precariousness of education, health, science, security, and other sectors key to the country’s development along with the lack of interest in investing in national science by President Jair Bolsonaro who, among other things, prioritizes the possession of firearms as well as relaxation in the control of pesticides, which can further increase deforestation and deteriorate Brazil’s environment. The development of a nation is dependent on many factors such as investment in health, education, public safety as well as science, technology, and innovation. Although Brazil is a country with enormous potential for economic development and international research, these areas have been neglected by the current government. This article analyzes the possession of firearms in Brazil as a means of inhibiting the country’s development. It concludes that investing in the above-mentioned areas can reduce violence and poverty among other problems that are present in countries where governments invest little in such crucial sectors.

Reclaiming the Green Continent

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-59
Author(s):  
Pablo Iannone
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Limited Extent ◽  
International Treaties ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Politics And Culture ◽  
The World ◽  
Political Freedoms

This essay examines Latin American technological development and its connections with regional economic development, ecological deterioration, political freedoms’ fluctuations, and globalization processes—understood as the spreading interconnectedness of business, science, technology, politics, and culture through large regions or the entirety of the world. The essay investigates how policy and decision issues resulting from Latin American technological development and its correlates can be plausibly addressed and argues for several theses, most notably, that in dealing with the issues, national legislation and international treaties have attained and are likely to attain their purposes only to a limited extent and in a mixed manner; that less legislation-dependent procedures evidence greater effectiveness and political feasibility; and that some globalization processes help fuel the environmental issues, while others help facilitate their resolution. The essay provides some concrete examples of how the issues can be soundly addressed.

A Divergent Research Agenda: Academic and Professional Publications on Science, Technology and Innovation Parks

Triple Helix ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-37
Author(s):  
Marcelo Gonçalves do Amaral ◽  
André Luiz Furtado da Hora ◽  
Nathan Ribeiro Messias ◽  
Leandro de Andrade Cunha ◽  
Jéssica Souza Maia
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Academic Interest ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Academic Publications ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Academic Authors ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

This research analyzes the evolution of the publications from academic researchers and technical publications carried out by professionals of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Parks (stips). The objective is to compare the research agenda from the two groups, increasing the comprehension of who they are and what they are researching. The method uses bibliometric techniques. The research found that the academic authors dealt with conceptual themes, while managers emphasized operations issues. Also, it was identified the growth in the academic interest on the subject (after 2015); the limited number of academic publications (177 in 12 years); China, Taiwan, and Spain as the countries with the highest academic output (40%); Spain, Brazil, and the usa concentrates 35% of technical publications. The work has implications for the academy (new topics for research agenda), and to the parks and policymakers enables a perception of the parks’ relevance to the economic development.

scholarly journals The Relevance of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (STME) in Developing Skills for Self Reliance: The Nigerian Experience

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suleiman Sa'adu Matazu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
National Development ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Historical Overview ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Out Of School

Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (STME) has been proved to be an indispensable factor in the economic development of any country; and for Nigeria, it has a more critical role to play. This paper examines the relevance of science, technology and mathematics education (STME) for national development and self-reliance of Nigerian citizens. A historical overview of the interconnectivity of science, technology and mathematics education (STME) and self reliance is highlighted. The current situation and challenges facing STME in Nigeria are also highlighted to bring out the theoretical relevance of (STME) for self reliance which actually has not been practically realized. The author's recommendations include the call for training and re-training of STME teachers to update their knowledge, and the provision of long vocation/weekend programmes for out of school individuals, among others.

scholarly journals Science, Technology and Innovation Bibliometric Evaluation SME´s in order to improve Brazilian economic growth

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 01-14
Author(s):  
Juliana Krieger de Oliveira ◽  
Antônio Martins de Oliveira Júnior ◽  
Beatriz Augusta Ferreira Santos
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
National Development ◽  
Fundamental Relation ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

Innovation has been pointed out as one of the main tools for the countries' economic development facing globalization. For economic growth to happen in an egalitarian way, it is necessary to strengthen, expand, consolidate and integrate a country's research and innovation capacities, that is, strengthening its National Science, Technology and Innovation System. In this system, it is primordial that t there is a close relationship between research institutes, ST & I developers, and companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), considered to be key players in the socio-economic development of countries. Brazil already presents initiatives that seek to strengthen relations and encourage the development of technology among these actors. This article aims to discuss the relationships between the CT & I sector and its relations with SMEs, especially in Brazil, so that together they allow the development of the economy. For this, a brief literature review was carried out, which was structured in: Relation between ST&I and the national development, where will be treated some countries experience and where brazilian hystorical process will be shown; The importance of SMEs for a country economic growth, where the relations between ST&I and SME will be treated and also its indicators. Despite the innovation power for the development of the countries economies is in constant discussion, it is still a need for discussion between companies and SMEs as a fundamental relation for the growth of companies and consequently for the socio-economic growth, since as SMEs are today driving forces for development. For the central dialogue current in Brazil, the proceedings of these countries between ST & I and companies are required.

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