Specialized human resources training and innovation in Latin America: the case of biotechnology

2020 ◽  
Vol 179 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Barragán-Ocaña ◽  
Rubén Oliver-Espinoza ◽  
Katya A. Luna-López
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Human Resources

Profile of Medical Education in Latin America

1971 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. García
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Human Resources Development ◽  
Health Manpower ◽  
American Schools ◽  
Pan American ◽  
Health Organization

Preliminary results of a study on medical education in Latin America carried out by the Department of Human Resources Development of the Pan American Health Organization are given in this article. Each of the Latin American schools of medicine existing at the end of 1967 and at the beginning of 1968 was visited by a researcher for approximately seven days. During this period specially prepared questionnaires were completed. An analysis of the data reveals the presence of three types of imbalances: (1) imbalance between the system of secondary education and that of medical education, (2) internal imbalance between the system of higher education and medical education, and (3) imbalance between the system of health services and that of medical education. The study of the data compiled may serve as a basis for the proposal of activities leading to harmonious development of the health manpower sector.

scholarly journals Latin America: Reduced S&T Investment Puts Sustainable Development at Risk

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Bolaños-Villegas ◽  
Pablo Bolaños-Villegas ◽  
Pablo Bolaños-Villegas ◽  
Pablo Bolaños-Villegas ◽  
Pablo Bolaños-Villegas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Extreme Case ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Face ◽  
Social Turmoil

Latin America is home to more than 600 million people and has considerable natural and human resources. However, investment in science and technology (S&T) lags far behind that in developed countries. This gap represents a barrier to the development of economies based on knowledge and hampers the region's ability to tackle environmental and social problems. This lack of investment is evident in the extreme case of Venezuela, where much of the science workforce has fled economic chaos, but also in every Latin American country, including science powers such as Brazil and Argentina, where federal budgets in science, technology and education have been drastically reduced in recent years. Investments in S&T foster cooperation, commerce and good will and enhance resilience in the face of environmental and social turmoil. Therefore, scientists must start to actively engage governments and encourage long-term spending in S&T to support the development of Latin American societies.

Respiratory Health in Latin America: Number of Specialists and Human Resources Training

2014 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan-Carlos Vázquez-García ◽  
Jorge Salas-Hernández ◽  
Rogelio Pérez Padilla ◽  
María Montes de Oca
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Respiratory Health

scholarly journals La cooperación académica en educación superior entre México y España 1977-2017. Una política migratoria y contexto de acogida diferenciado

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Alma Paola Trejo Peña
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Collaborative Networks ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Educacion Superior ◽  
Regulatory Instruments ◽  
Immigration Management ◽  
Cooperation Policy ◽  
Scientific Innovations

Educational cooperation between states facilitates academic and student mobility. Since 1977, with the reestablishment of relations between Mexico and Spain, higher level educational cooperation has been regulated through normative instruments, which has led to an increase in exchanges of academics and students. Mexico and Spain are part of collaborative networks that promote academic and student mobility in Latin America, and the acquisition of Highly Qualified Human Resources (RHAC) is essential for both countries to develop technological and scientific innovations. In this article, we seek to determine if the migration and academic cooperation policy for RHAC influences the retention of talents, for which the legislation on immigration management of RHAC and regulatory instruments between Mexico and Spain are analyzed. Among the main results, it is worth mentioning that academic cooperation has increased, but the Mexican context facilitates Spanish academics to stay in Mexico.

scholarly journals Voxar Labs

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-46
Author(s):  
Veronica Teichrieb ◽  
Francisco Simões ◽  
Lucas Figueiredo ◽  
João Paulo Lima ◽  
João Marcelo Teixeira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Large Area ◽  
Natural Interaction ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Spatial Computing

Voxar Labs is a research group focused in augmenting experiences through research, innovation and collaboration with academia and industry. It develops cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research in the large area of Spatial Computing, tackling the inner areas of Extended Reality, Computer Vision and Natural Interaction. The laboratory aims to create impact through R&D&I, technology transfer, scientific publications, patents and human-resources formation. It is one of the most productive Augmented Reality research groups in the Latin America, also being recognized with seven best papers and ten first-place competitions’ prizes over the nine years of its existence. Voxar Labs is part of the Informatics Center of the Federal University of Pernambuco, located in Recife – Pernambuco, Brazil.

Vitruvio: the network of architecture, art, design and urbanism libraries

2005 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
Julieta Stramschak
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Hard Work ◽  
Sustainable Products ◽  
Art Design

Why create a network of architecture, art, design and urbanism libraries in Argentina and Latin America? Would it not have been better to join one of the existing networks in developed countries, which are more efficient? But do we have the same needs, requests and resources? The Vitruvio network originated in Argentina about 10 years ago and has spread, unplanned, to other countries in this region such as Peru, Uruguay and Ecuador, establishing its objectives to suit the libraries co-operating in the project. Sustainable products and services have been developed, in line with the needs of the region, using a minimum of financial, technological and human resources, and highlighting the profession’s determination and hard work.

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