The focus of the book is on inclusive development and the type of policies on science, technology and innovation used for its promotion. The book reflects on the experiences of countries in Latin America. A common denominator among the contributions to this book is the fact that economic growth, even if it is sustained over time and accompanied by restorative social policies, is not capable of dealing with inequality, the key element of inclusive development.
The focus of the book is on inclusive development and the type of policies on science, technology and innovation used for its promotion. The book reflects on the experiences of countries in Latin America. A common denominator among the contributions to this book is the fact that economic growth, even if it is sustained over time and accompanied by restorative social policies, is not capable of dealing with inequality, the key element of inclusive development. The book presents practical experiences of different countries in the region as well as a theoretical reflection about the public policies on science, technology and innovation and practices to promote access to a better life for all layers of society.
