scholarly journals SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (STI) POLICY 2013: OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashik Paul
Keyword(s):  
Science And Technology ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh unveiled a new Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy on the occasion of the centenary year of Indian Science Congress on January 3, 2013 in Kolkata. One of the key goals of the STI policy is to develop science, technology and innovation with focus on faster, sustainable and inclusive development for the people. The policy speaks of promoting scientific temper amongst all sections of the society, making careers in science, research and innovation an attractive career option particularly for bright young minds, establishing world class infrastructure for R&D and increasing India’s contribution to global scientific publications from 3.5% to 7% creating an environment for enhanced private sector participation in R&D to mention a few. In principle, the policy promises significant boost to a largely demoralized science and technology community in the country. However, the methodology to achieve such goals and the possible outcome, if any, on a developing nation like India needs to be studied in greater details. Developing scientific temper among the vast majority of our population is a desirable but difficult target, keeping in view the impact of religion and caste-based policies of some state governments as well as national political forums. The STI-2013 objective of empowering women through appropriate STI inputs comes at a time when proper representations of women in different policy making positions are inadequate. National statistics of women in key government institutions of science and technology present glaring disparity in representation even after more than five decades of independence. This may be expected in a society caught between the idealisms of ‘equal entitlement’ and the glitz and glamour associated with the so-called ‘shining India’ concept. It should be kept in mind that there are not enough calories per head for a vast majority of Indians with 43% of Indian women being anaemic and 67% starved of calories.

scholarly journals Construcción de una metodología para evaluar la sustentabilidad de las políticas de inversión en innovación / Methodology design to evaluate the sustainability of investment policies for innovation

2013 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Tatiana Giraldo Pardo
Keyword(s):  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Investment Policies ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Research And Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Développement Durable ◽  
Responsabilité Sociale ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

RESUMEN:Este trabajo pretende identificar a la luz de los indicadores de ciencia y tecnología, cuáles factores determinan la sustentabilidad de las políticas de inversión en Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación dentro de los países iberoamericanos. Para ello se adoptan las cifras de los indicadores de la Ricyt (Red Iberoamericana de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación), y con base en los resultados, se construyen dos modelos de sustentabilidad, fundamentados en dos ecuaciones paralelas. El primer modelo, está en función de la sostenibilidad y la pertinencia de las actividades de Ciencia y Tecnología. El segundo modelo, hace depender la sustentabilidad de la responsabilidad social y la iniciativa a la estructura. Se espera que los resultados arrojados por este doble modelo, sean más robustos que aquellos formulados a partir de los resultados de cada uno de los métodos por separado.ABSTRACTThis study aims at identifying the indicators in the fields of science and technology, which factors determine the sustainability of investment policies on science, research and innovation, among Iberoamerican countries. For this, Ricyt indicators have been adopted (Iberoamerican Network of Science, Technology and Innovation), and based on results, two sustainability models are designed focused on two parallel equations. The first model supports sustainability and appropriateness of scientific and technological activities. The second model, however, describes the dependence on sustainability based on social responsibility and structure initiative. It is really expected that the results shown by these two models be more robust than those resulting from each of these models in isolation.RESUMÉÉCe document vise à identifier, grâce à certains indicateurs scientifiques et technologiques, les facteurs déterminant la viabilité des politiques d’investissement en Science, Technologie et Innovation dans les pays d’Amérique latine. Pour ce faire, les chiffres et indicateurs de la Ricyt (Réseau ibéro-américain de la science, la technologie et l’innovation) sont pris en compte, et selon les résultats obtenus, deux modèles de développement durable sont construits, basés sur deux équations parallèles. Le premier modèle repose sur la viabilité et la pertinence des activités scientifiques et technologiques. Le second modèle fait dépendre la structure de la durabilité à la responsabilité sociale des entreprises et à l’initiative. Les résultats attendus de ce double modèle devraient être plus robustes que ceux réaliser séparément à partir des résultats de chacune des méthodes.RESUMOEste trabalho pretende identificar à luz dos indicadores de ciência e tecnologia, quais factores determinam a sustentabilidade das políticas de investimento em Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação nos países iberoamericanos. Para isto adotaram-se os valores dos indicadores da Ricyt (Rede Iberoamericana de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação), e com base nos resultados, construem-se dois modelos de sustentabilidade, fundamentados em duas equaciones paralelas. O primeiro modelo está em função da sustentabilidade e a relevância das actividades de Ciência e Tecnologia. O segundo modelo, faz depender a sustentabilidade da responsabilidade social e a iniciativa da estrutura. Espera-se que os resultados obtidos por este duplo modelo sejam mais robustos do que aqueles formulados a partir dos resultados de cada um dos métodos de forma separada.

scholarly journals An Overture for eCAM: Science, Technology and Innovation Initiation for Prosperous, Healthy Nepal

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Krishna Kaphle ◽  
Dinesh Raj Bhuju ◽  
Pramod Kr Jha ◽  
Hom Nath Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Royal Academy ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Mountain Terrains ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

Nepal the “Shangri-La” in the lap of the Himalayas is gearing up for modern times as it starts rebuilding after a decade of senseless violence and destruction. The nation one of the poorest in the global development index is rich in natural resources and biodiversity. Reports of medicinal plants far exceeding those recorded and reported so far are encouraging and at the same time concerns for medicinal plants under threat as a result of overexploitation are emerging from Nepal. The harsh mountain terrains, lack of industrialization and harnessing potentiality of its areas of strength; water; natural resources and tourism make it poor in per capita income which averages ~ 300 US$, with half the population living under >1$ a day. Nepal is beginning to realize that the way ahead is only possible through the path of Science and Technology (ST). Nepal Academy of Science and Technology formerly known as Royal Academy of Science and Technology organized the fifth national conference held every 4 years that took place in the capital Kathmandu during November 10-12, 2008. The ST initiation event saw the participation of ~ 1400 people representing over 150 organizations from the country and experts from abroad. The theme for the fifth national meet was “Science, Technology and Innovation for Prosperous Nepal”. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) was an important theme in the event as the realization for the need of ST research focused in CAM for harnessing the chemo diversity potential was univocally approved.

Policies for Science, Technology, and Innovation

2021 ◽  
pp. 54-72
Author(s):  
Li He ◽  
Xukun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Transition Economy ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Policy System ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Independent Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Government ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

Although there is plenty of research in the science, technology, and innovation (STI) policy studies, the trend and process of government regulations in a transition economy is underexplored. Empirical data such as central government laws, regulations, and policies for STI are collected from 1978 to 2018. Qualitative analysis software is adopted to facilitate the documentary analysis process. After a temporal examination of the government policies, the authors unearthed four stages in the evolution of STI policy: recovery and reconstruction of science and technology, transformation and market-led science and technology development, adjustment and innovation of science and technology, and promotion of science and technology and development of independent innovation. They found that the policy system has gradually changed and improved in continuous exploration and practice. First, the focus of the national policies has changed from science and technology to innovation. Second, the regulations are closely relevant to the political economy environment and central objectives.

Policy and Governance of Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable and Inclusive Development in Latin America

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Gonzalo Ordóñez-Matamoros ◽  
Isabel Bortagaray ◽  
Jaime Humberto Sierra-González ◽  
Javier García-Estévez ◽  
Luis Antonio Orozco
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Governance Of Science ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

The Role of Statistics in the Debate on Science, Technology, and Innovation

2011 ◽  
pp. 138-150
Author(s):  
V. Roud ◽  
K. Fursov
Keyword(s):  
Science And Technology ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Scientific Experiments ◽  
Standardized Measurement ◽  
International Conventions ◽  
Innovation Processes ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

Rapid progress of science and technology after the WWII and their consecutive integration into economic and social processes went side by side with the growing understanding of the need for sophisticated state regulation of the resources allocated for augmentation of knowledge and evaluation of societal impacts of scientific experiments. Since then, statistics turned out to be one of the instruments that allowed developing standardized measurement of science and technology in terms of R&D inputs and outputs in relation with the innovation processes and economic growth. Through a system of economic indicators statistics provided essential data for decision making. Using the example of international conventions, formulated around STI measurement, the article shows how the role of statistics changes from simple registration of facts to active participation in public discussions on STI issues and integration in international strategic documents.

scholarly journals Defining and implementing a National Policy for Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health: lessons from the Brazilian experience

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 1775-1785 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reinaldo Guimarães ◽  
Leonor Maria Pacheco Santos ◽  
Antonia Angulo-Tuesta ◽  
Suzanne Jacob Serruya
Keyword(s):  
Health Research ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Technology And Innovation ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
Health Council ◽  
Preparatory Phase ◽  
Science Technology And Innovation

The need for clearly-defined health research policies and priorities has been emphasized in the international scenario. In Brazil, this process began in 2003, when a group appointed by the National Health Council proposed 20 sub-agendas to account for the various health research specificities. The second step was to identify research priorities for each sub-agenda during national seminars involving 510 researchers and policymakers. The 2nd National Conference on Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health was held in July 2004. During the preparatory phase, 307 cities and 24 States organized local conferences, involving 15,000 participants. Some 360 health sector delegates were appointed during the local conferences, in addition to those from the education and science and technology sectors. During the Conference, the national policy was approved and 3 other sub-agendas were introduced and approved. The national policy and the priority agenda are currently guiding investments by the Ministry of Health for research and development, and to a certain extent those from the Ministry of Science and Technology as well. From 2003 to 2005, 24 calls for proposals were launched; as a result, 3,962 research projects were submitted and 1,300 financed.

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