This unique book brings together new perspectives on inclusive development and the kinds of science, technology and innovation that can foster this form of development. The individual contributions provide distinct yet interrelated reflections on the diverse experiences of Latin American countries. Their common framework is determined by the assumption that economic growth, even if sustained for some time and accompanied by restorative social policies, is not always able to address inequality, a hallmark of inclusive development. Offering insights into the theoretical and empirical aspects of national innovation systems, this will be an extremely valuable resource for all academics and students involved with development and innovation studies.
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Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Introduction to National Innovation Systems, Social Inclusion and Development 1. Innovation and Democratisation of Knowledge as a Contribution to Inclusive Development 2. Strategies and Governance of the Mexican System of Innovation: Challenges for an Inclusive Development 3. The Brazilian National System of Innovation: Challenges to Sustainability and Inclusive Development 4. The Argentinean System of Innovation: Micro Determinants and Meso-Macro Disarticulation 5. Science, Technology and Innovation for Inclusive Development in Colombia: Pilot Programs Developed by Colciencias 6. National System of Innovation for Inclusive Development: Achievements and Challenges in Peru 7. Knowledge Policies for Inclusive Development: Lessons from Uruguay 8. Institutional Innovation and Inclusive Growth: Lessons from the Coffee and Palm Oil Sectors in Costa Rica 9. Higher Education, Innovation and Local Development: Experiences in Cuba 10. Macro-to-Micro Interactions and Economic Development. A Cross-Country Comparative Study 11. Economic Growth, Innovation and Inequality in Latin America: Improvements, Setbacks and Pending Issues Post-Washington Consensus 12. The Construction of National Systems of Innovation: A Comparative Analysis of Argentina and Canada 13. The possible dynamic role of natural resource-based networks in Latin American development strategies Index
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Elgaronline.
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Print version: National innovation systems, social inclusion and development : the Latin American experience. Cheltenham, England ; Northampton, Massachusetts : Edward Elgar, c2014 ix, 428 pages