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WORKSHOP: Urban Innovation Models : The Case of Curitiba (session 6) Coordinated by:
This workshop is aimed to promote discussion on urban innovation, based on recent discussion on the development of local systems of innovation, and making use of the CURITIBA case study. The development of critical infrastructures will be analyzed, together with the implementation of educational and information networks, as well as the role of local and regional institutions.
Workshop on CHANGING GOVERNMENT ROLES IN TECHNOLOGY POLICY (Session 8) Coordinated by:
Policies and institutions for technology development vary substantial across countries. The variation is explained by such factors as level of technological development, alternative conception of the proper role of government in scientific and technological development and in the economy. This workshop is aimed to promote discussion on recent developments and applications of the decision support systems and problem structuring methods, including decision aiding with multiple stakeholders; qualitative decision support with multiple criteria; and multicriteria management of risk. The workshop will examine alternative roles of the public sector and policy strategies for technology and economic development. Speakers:
Workshop on LANGUAGE AND DEVELOPMENT (Session 9) Coordinated by: Larry Graham, Vice -President for International Affairs, UTAustin, USA A crucial but neglected aspect of innovation in technology and use of the internet and other media for communication concerns language. Given the way English dominates the current international discourse, the use of Portuguese and Spanish as languages linked to the new technologies and means of communication presents a special problem not only for the teaching and the diffusion of these languages but also for their use in the international media. The new vehicles for communication present both challenges and opportunities for rethinking the use and expansion of these languages as major mediums for communication in the new millennia. Speakers:
Workshop on INDUSTRIAL AND REGIONAL CLUSTERS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (Session 11) Coordinated by:
This workshop is aimed to promote discussion on recent developments in Latin America and the Caribbean with particular emphasis on the development of innovation clusters. Recent analysis and empirical evidence on the process of building innovation poles and learning networks will be discussed based on case studies. Speakers:
Workshop on SUSTAINABILITY AND THE EMERGENCE OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY - GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES (Session 15) Coordinated by: Susanna Hecht, University of California, Los Angeles, USA This workshop is aimed to promote discussion on recent research on sustainability, focusing on the opportunities for implementing the concept of "industrial ecology". The discussion will be centered on the role of shaping debates at the regional level and the emergence of new regional and urban strategies. Global perspectives will be considered on the basis of case studies to be presented with current developments in Austin, USA, and in Curitiba, BR. Speakers:
Workshop on TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LONG-DISTANCE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (Session 16) Coordinated by:
This workshop is aimed to discuss current trends and opportunities for long-distance learning, making use of case studies developed for different technical and regional contexts. The role of technical infrastructures will be discussed, but emphasis will be given to the skills required to implement innovation strategies highlighting the role of collaborative learning systems. Speakers:
Workshop on CRITICAL INFRASTRUCURES FOR THE LEARNING ECONOMY (Session 20) Coordinated by: Margot Weijnen, Delft University of Technology, NL This workshop is aimed to promote discussion on the necessary infrastrucutres for the emerging learning society and the "new economy", with emphasis on aspects of "telecommunications policy". In addition, the discussion will encompass the analysis of current trends on "internet economics". Speakers:
Workshop on BUILDING NETWORKS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE CASE OF BRAZIL (Session 21) Coordinated by:
The World Bank began to finance large development programs for the drought-prone states of the Brazilian Northeast in the 1970s. Twenty years later Brazilian and international experts, with financial support from the World Bank, started Projeto ÁRIDAS-a systematic effort to develop a broad-based sustainable development strategy for the Northeast. The project mobilized hundreds of people-experts, decision-makers, members of the civil society-who worked for several years to analyze the key components of development (population, economy, poverty, agriculture, education, health, water, environment, innovation, institutions) and to develop a consensus in the region on new development goals and projects. The project results have been widely publicized. ÁRIDAS methodology and findings have been used by state and municipal governments, NGOs and development agencies in Brazil to change public policy in such areas as public health, education and water. This workshop will serve two goals: 1. To present the civic science methodology that was pioneered by the Projeto ÁRIDAS in Brazil, and 2. To illustrate the implementation of the ÁRIDAS Strategy. Speakers:
Workshop on HOW SCIENCE COMES TO LIFE: AN INVESTIGATION OF REGIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY CLUSTERS (Session 22) Coordinated by: R. Wilson, LBJ School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin, USA The scientific and technological innovations in biotechnology are increasingly viewed as a key component for future economic growth. Transforming biotechnology into viable commercial products becomes a key question. Many initiatives are attempting to use clustering as a mechanism for securing comparative economic advantage in this new industry. This workshop will explore recent developments and experiences the use of biotechnology in development. Speakers:
Workshop on INNOVATIVE DECISON SUPPORT APPROACHES FOR DEVELOPMENT (Session 23) Coordinated by:
This workshop is aimed to promote discussion on recent developments and applications of decision support systems and problem structuring methods, including decision aiding with multiple stakeholders; qualitative decision support with multiple criteria; and multicriteria management of risk. Speakers:
Workshop on INSTITUTIONS AND NETWORKS FOR THE LEARNING SOCIETY (Session 26) Coordinated by:
This workshop is aimed to review, discuss and integrate new developments in socio-economic research on innovation, competence building and social cohesion in order to help capture new socio-economic trends and to find policy strategies promoting learning societies. The ultimate goal is to promote discussion among well-qualified researchers from different parts of the world about the current understanding of the concept of learning society. Speakers:
Workshop on INNOVATIVE CLUSTERS : CASE STUDIES IN BRAZIL AND PARANÁ (Session 30) Coordinated by:
Recent discussion on the systemic dimension of innovation has raised the discussion on the development and promotion of innovative clusters, among which the "regional clusters" have received particular attention. This workshop is aimed to promote discussion on innovative clusters, with emphasis on recent developments in Paraná, looking at different emerging clusters which have been promoted in different areas of activity, including software, technical services, energy and the automobile sector.
Workshop on TOWARDS A RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL AGENDA ON TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND MANAGEMENT (Session 31) Coordinated by:
This workshop will bring together University teachers and program coordinators involved in the education of systems engineering, technology policy and technology management in the US, Latin America and Europe, with the ultimate goal to present trends and discuss new opportunities for university education and organization. The ultimate goal is to discuss the development and implementation of a joint agenda for research and advanced education, in a way to promote inter-institutional cooperation and the implementation of joint programs. Speakers:
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