Dialogue processes on STI policy-making in Latin America and the Caribbean: dimensions and conditions

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Dutrénit ◽  
José Miguel Natera ◽  
Martín Puchet Anyul ◽  
Alexandre O Vera-Cruz ◽  
Arturo Torres
Author(s):  
Isabel Espinosa ◽  
Victor Cuenca ◽  
Ahmed Eissa-Garcés ◽  
Ivan Sisa

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is one of the worst-hit regions globally by COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, scarce literature exists that examines the research strategy of LAC in facing COVID-19. The present study aims to quantify and assess the production of COVID-19 publications in thirty-two countries in LAC during the first half of 2020. A Scopus/PubMed/LILACS search was performed to retrieve research articles related to COVID-19 published from January 1 to July 31, 2020. Subgroup analysis including only original publications was used to better ascertain the contribution of LAC countries, and standardization measures were applied to comparisons of country-specific contributions. We identified 1291 publications across the region. Overall, most articles in the region were non-original (81.6%), and the most productive countries were Brazil (43.9%), Mexico (9.14%), and Colombia (7.98%). This trend shifted to Chile after the standardization. Among original studies, the most common study design was cross-sectional (25.8%). LAC countries generate articles primarily pertaining to diagnosis and treatment (27.4%). In the subgroup analysis, however, epidemiology and surveillance was the most prevalent research focus (24.1%). LAC countries should perform more research with a higher level of evidence to inform health policy making to ease the burden of COVID-19 in the region.


1992 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 255-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria A. Coe ◽  
David Banta

AbstractThe greatest problem concerning health care technology for developing countries is that they are dependent upon the industrialized world for technology. The only short-term solution to this problem is to improve the choices that are available to them. This goal will require changes in the structure and processes of policy making. A particular difficulty for these countries is the lack of trained personnel in fields related to technology assessment.


Waterlines ◽  
2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-12
Author(s):  
Fred Rosensweig ◽  
Eduardo Perez

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