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Project Number: 248676
Project Acronym: FORESTA Project Title: Fostering the Research Dimension of
Science
and Technology Agreements
Instrument: CSA - Support Action
Thematic Priority: FP7-ICT-2009-4-9.1 International cooperation
D2.8 Report on Follow-Up Activities
Due Date: 31/12/2011
Submission Date: 31/12/2011
Start Date of Project: 01/01/2010
Duration of Project: 24 months
Partner in Charge of Deliverable EFB
Version Status Final
Dissemination Level PU
File Name: D 2.8_Report on Follow-Up ActivitiesFINAL
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Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ..............................................................................................4
2. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................5
3. METHODOLOGY ...........................................................................................................7
3.1. Harmonisation of approaches for the individuation of Priority Topics per Country
and elaboration of a Joint Matrix ................................................................................................. 7
3.1.1. Description of the identified Topics ............................................................................... 8
3.1.2. SWOT Analysis of the Priority Topics and Elaboration of a Joint Matrix ................... 11
3.2. Mapping of Priorities and Themes of Interest and National Funding Instruments ....... 12
4. FORESTA POLICY WORKSHOPS FOLLOW UP ..................................................13
4.1. Policy Conference in Colombia ..................................................................................... 13
4.1.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics .............................................................................. 13
4.2. Policy Conference in Chile ............................................................................................ 15
4.2.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics .............................................................................. 15
4.3. Policy Conference in Argentina .................................................................................... 22
4.3.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics .............................................................................. 23
4.4. Policy Conference in Mexico ........................................................................................ 24
4.4.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics .............................................................................. 24
4.5. Policy Conference in Brazil ........................................................................................... 26
4.5.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics .............................................................................. 27
4.6. Priority Topics Joint Matrix .......................................................................................... 29
4.7. LA Regional Integration ................................................................................................ 32
4.7.1. Synergies with other cooperating LAC: Regional Cooperation with Uruguay ............ 33
4.8. Policy Dialogue Council ................................................................................................ 36
5. FORESTA CONCERTATION WORKSHOP FOLLOW-UP ...................................38
5.1. Mapping of LAC National Funding Instruments for Mutual Priority Topics .................... 38
5.1.1. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority Themes - Colombia ..................... 40
5.1.2. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority Themes - Chile ............................ 42
5.1.3. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority Themes – Argentina .................... 52
5.1.4. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority Themes - Mexico ........................ 54
5.1.5. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority Themes – Brazil .......................... 57
6. CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS FOLLOW-UP ..........................................................63
6.1. Follow Up actions within the FORESTA Closing Event in Brussels ................................ 63
6.1.1. Joint Declaration: Continuity of Policy Dialogue ................................................................ 64
7. CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................................66
7.1. Future Cooperation Scenarios ............................................................................................ 66
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Revision and changes tracking
Date Changes Editor
13/12/2011 First draft EFB
19/12/2011 Revision and feedback ALL PARTNERS
21/12/2011 Second draft EFB
27/12/2011 Revision and feedback TESEO
29/12/2011 Third draft EFB
05/01/2012 Submission TESEO
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Follow-Up activities have the objective of making policy dialogue sustainable and continue
after the conferences and beyond the life of the FORESTA project. Actions have been carried
out in order to identify and analyse common Priority Topics among the target LAC involved
and in a wider Regional LA dimension. Such analysis has lead to the identification of
common obstacles, challenges, synergies and future opportunities in EU-LAC Cooperation in
the field of ICT, with reference to the three major topics which have been considered of
highes priority according to the survey which has been performed: Future Internet, E-
Inclusion and E-Health. In such grouping, themes such as E-Government and E-
Infrastructures has been considered as a crosscutting priority theme, whereas Future Internet
comprises a wide range of priority topics such as ITS, Living Labs, Smart Cities, etc. The
results of the SWOT analysis performed for each country have been matched and
communalities have been identified for each theme, thus leading to a Joint Priority Matrix,
where all the elements have been integrated and harmonised. Such analysis has also taken into
consideration the results, conclusions and recommendations produced within the FORESTA
Policy Council.
On the basis of such analysis, the second block of Follow Up activities has been focussed on a
mapping of funding mechanisms at National/Regional level, within the target LAC, related to
the thematic cooperation areas of mutual interest, with the final objective of individuating
elements of continuity between funding schemes at LAC and EU level and identifying
possible ways for future cooperation scenarios where funding instruments can be majorly
integrated and complementary.
The following Tables match the results of the two surveys carried out following the Policy
Conferences and the Concertation Workshop, identifying, within the Mutual Priority Themes,
the Technologies and Applications that have received high priority score, on an average basis
among LAC. Within each box, the common high priority topics are analyzed, in the following
sections, by highlighting, for each Target LAC, which National Funding instruments are
available, including links or references to such funding schemes, if available:
Such mapping has been extended to the survey carried out following the Concertation
Workshop, with the scope of individuating, within the Mutual Priority Themes, the
Technologies, Applications and market segments that have received high priority score, on an
average basis among LAC. Among those themes which have received a high priority score,
the Follow Up Mapping has lead to the identification of communalities, and the Funding
Instruments at National level that can support such schemes, according to national policies,
strategies and funding, implemented at Institutional level and through Funding Agencies.
The Follow-Up actions related to the final stage of policy dialogue, in the occasion of the
Conference in Brussels “Fostering EU-Latin America ICT Policy Dialogue”, have been
focused in the identification of future cooperation scenarios, ongoing project ideas and
technological capacities, future trends and continuity of policy dialogue envisaged via the
Joint Declaration presented during the Conference and whose debate and elaboration is in
progress, acting as a bridge to future initiatives in the target field of ICT research.
The ultimate scope of Follow Up actions is evidencing common paths in European and Latin
American cooperation in the field of ICT, combining Mutual Priorities, with Policy issues and
funding schemes, thus leading to an analysis of future trends and actively promoting the
continuity of cooperation for the future.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Given that the primary focus and objective of the FORESTA project is to foster the
cooperation between the five target LA countries and the EU, follow-up activities are aimed
at supporting the policy dialogue among the key involved stakeholders.
Actions have been carried out in order to receive policy recommendations, the
implementation of which can lead to improved cooperation on S&T research between the five
countries covered directly by the project and the EU.
Those recommendations are aimed primarily at government (EU and LA national) and
secondarily at other stakeholders such as universities, other research institutions and industry.
In such perspective, Follow-Up activities have the objectives of making policy dialogue
sustainable and continue after the conferences and beyond the life of the project. The actions
are aimed at making sure that the people involved will continue to feed their governments and
the other stakeholders with ideas, laying the basis for future cooperation in the identified
cooperation areas, thus giving continuity to the purposes which have been stated during the
Policy events and within the dialogue forums fostered by FORESTA.
The present deliverable has the target of illustrating an integrated vision and analysis of the
future cooperation areas within the cooperating countries.
This will be done by analysing the outcomes of consultations which occurred during the
Conferences and after. Consultations have led to the identification of Priority themes, which
have been debated during each Conference, and within the Policy Council. Such Priority
themes have been analysed by highlighting the respective Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats, and results have been matched by searching communalities in
terms of opportunities and future cooperation scenarios. As a following step, such integrated
priorities have been furthermore analysed by matching the outcomes of the Concertation
Workshop which took place in Brasilia on the 23rd
of September 20111 and its follow up
activities. Stakeholders and involved actors have been consulted in order to analyse national
funding mechanisms and instruments aimed at financing such priorities.
The ultimate scope is evidencing common paths in European and National LA funding
schemes, thus leading to an analysis of future trends. The existence of such common priorities
in policies and financing instruments proves that the Principle of Reciprocity between EU and
LA is more and more a fact.
Moreover, objectives of the follow-up activities are to ensure the creation of a sustainable
brokerage to provide a forum for stakeholders who are interested in S&T cooperation. In this
context, the scope is also to find prospective partners and discuss potential projects before
putting together a consortium to submit a proposal for funding under a national programme or
under the EU’s FP7 or other international programme. Such brokerage and networking
actions have been carried out during and after the five Policy Conferences and reinforced in
the final Conference in Brussels.
Following the methodology adopted, described at point 3, the deliverable is structured in three
main blocks, which are interrelated one to the other. The analysis of issues within each block
are all in terms of Follow-Up perspectives and activities.
The first block is focussed on an analysis of the five Policy Conferences that have taken place
in Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil, and provides also the identification of
synergies at LA Regional level. Moreover, the analysis also embraces follow-up activities
1 For more information - see FORESTA D4.3 Concertation Workshop with on-going projects and
national funding agencies
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related to the Policy Council’s activity and recommendations.
The follow-up activities, some of which based on the outcomes of the mapping/matching of
Priority Cooperation Topics among the target LA countries, lead to the identification of:
- Future areas for cooperation on a bilateral and multilateral level, through the
identification of Mutual challenges, communalities and funding opportunities to
support such schemes.
- Definition of possible topics for future SICAs and other calls;
- Creation of policy documents outlining and recommending actions to be taken to
assist S&T research nationally and internationally via cooperation and otherwise,
suggesting new areas for cooperation and funding, etc.;
- Bringing together scientists from the EU and LA to enhance their scientific networks
and create partnering brokerage opportunities;
- Informing stakeholders about on funding possibilities within the EU’s FP7 (including
specific information on upcoming calls) and other international funding programmes
in S&T which could involve Latin American countries.
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3. METHODOLOGY In the follow-up activities to Policy Conferences, the primary effort was to identify in a
harmonized perspective the Priority Topics per Country, with the aim of identifying for each
topic the SWOT elements. Given that the methodology used to identify and debate such
topics has been different in the five Policy Conferences, the present analysis aims at
harmonizing approaches with the final objective of elaborating a Joint Matrix of common
challenges/obstacles, future opportunities, synergies and complementarities. Before
performing such analysis per each Country, the present section will give a brief description of
all the Priority Topics, also providing links and references for deepening studies on each
Topic. The identification and analysis of the Joint Priority topics has been performed also by
keeping in mind the outputs of the “Strategic recommendations on key research priority
issues, opportunities and challenges to be jointly addressed by EU and Latin American
countries2” elaborated within the works of the Policy Dialogue Council, ensuring an overall
continuity in the individuated priority areas debated and analysed.
3.1. Harmonisation of approaches for the individuation of Priority
Topics per Country and elaboration of a Joint Matrix
In order to discuss Priority Themes per each Country, during Policy Conferences dedicated
Working Groups have been set up. The Working Groups have brought together key players
from national ICT companies, industry, ICT associations, universities and government
agencies with an interest in enhancing cooperation with Europe.
In the case of Colombia, a differentiated approach has been followed: although the Priority
Topics have been identified during the Conference, there has not been dedicated debates on
these themes, due to the fact that the conference in Colombia has been the first of the five
Policy Conference organised by the FORESTA Project. This has requested targeted Follow-
up actions aimed at performing, in a second step, the same type of SWOT analysis which has
been carried out during the latest Policy Conferences. Also for the Conference in Argentina, a
different methodology has been followed: the themes of interest have been debated jointly,
without the thematic division by WG. For such reason, it has been necessary to set up targeted
Follow-up activities after the Conference, in order to identify priority themes in a harmonized
perspective with the other Policy Conferences and perform for each of them, an analysis
individuating the respective SWOT elements.
The methodology adopted has allowed to obtain harmonized inputs for all Conferences,
leading to the individuation of further focussed actions which can be carried out in such
domains.
The objective has been to carry out Follow Up activities aimed at giving continuity and
sustainability to the Policy Dialogue, and widening the debate to all those actors who were not
present at the conferences but are involved and have interest to participate in the definition of
common Priority Topics and deepen the cooperation within such contexts. Such actions have
been carried out after the conclusion of the Conferences, by involving additional actors and
stakeholders in consultations, for the identification and debate on the target issues.
Regarding the methodology concerning the Working Groups, the approach has been inspired
to the Priority Setting and individuation of priority thematic areas in EU-LAC cooperation
which has emerged from the EU-LAC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM3).
2 For more info, see FORESTA D3.3
3 For more info, see “Methodology for EULARINET SOM Pilot Initiatives Workshops “
“http://www.eularinet.eu/img/contents_archives/document/11/05/18/9_2011_05_18_09_38_29.pdf
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The adopted methodology follows the EURALINET initiative4, which supports the creation
of a thematic dialogue both at a technical and a political level5 in order to: identify possible
cooperation activities or pilot projects to be developed in certain predefined subareas among
EU and Latin American partners; identify possible funding schemes for these new activities;
present and discuss European and Latin American public policies concerning the thematic
field of the event; provide inputs for the SOM working groups. The priorities emerged from
the S&T SOM, which took place in Brussels on March 28th and 29th 2011 and produced the
Roadmap document for the implementation of the JIRI6 as well as the Guidelines for the
functioning of the EU-LAC SOM to develop and sustain R&I dialogue. This Roadmap
includes as one activity to establish a regular bi-regional dialogue on science, research,
technology and innovation: Establish working groups between meetings to develop and
enhance cooperation in the following priority areas: bioeconomy, including food security;
biodiversity and climate change; ICT for meeting societal challenges; energy.
The recommendations following the work of all the Thematic Working Groups, within which
debates and analysis of priority themes have taken place, has been identifying:
- What the purpose of the group is, discussion of issues, problems and opportunities
concerning national policy in S&T research, expected output in terms of
recommendations, study papers, common obstacles and future challenges and
synergies, etc.
- Whether this will be a new group, an existing group or a sub-group of an existing
body;
- Who will and should be represented in the group (i.e. ministries for science &
technology / industry, research associations, SMEs, etc.)
- To seek some ideas about how a national brokerage could be established to facilitate
contacts among persons and entities wishing to engage in research and seeking
partners to cooperate with nationally and internationally;
- Individuation of future cooperation scenarios, considering the Priority Setting and the
mapping of national initiatives which can be a complementary source of financing.
Another aspect which needs to be considered in the Methodology concerns the participation
to the conference, with reference both to speakers and to participants, analysing such
participation from a qualitative and quantitative basis. In such perspective, follow up also
consists of reaching all those additional target stakeholders who were not present at the
Events but which are actively involved in the debated themes, with the objective of validating
conclusions which emerged from each Conference.
In the definition of the Joint Priority Themes, the analysis which has been performed also
took in due consideration the identification of Technology Research Trends and of Societal
Challenges, carried out within the works of the Policy Dialogue Council.
3.1.1. Description of the identified Topics
Within each Conference, different Priority Topics have been identified and debated, as
described in detail in Chapter 4.
Here below is a brief description of the overall Topics identified, most of which are
4 http://www.eularinet.eu/ 5 EULARINET: European Union ‐ Latin American Research and Innovation NETworks - Methodology
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complementary one to another:
E-inclusion:
E-Inclusion policies aim at reducing gaps in ICT usage and promoting the use of ICT to
overcome exclusion, and improve economic performance, employment opportunities, quality
of life, social participation and cohesion. E-Inclusion is intended in terms of inclusive ICT
and the use of ICT to achieve wider inclusion objectives. It focuses on participation of all
individuals and communities in all aspects of the information society.
E-Inclusion aims at extending digital technologies to potentially disadvantaged groups, such
as elderly, less-literate, low-income persons, people with a disability.
More information:
• http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/10/199&format=H
TML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
• http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/policy_link/brochures/documents/in
clusion.pdf
• http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/einclusion/index_en.htm
Smart City:
“Smart City” is a concept which more and more coexists with hard urban infrastructure and
indicates digital or intelligent cities, where infrastructures are also those linked to the
existence of Information and Communication Technologies for innovative ways of: increasing
energy efficiency, across sectors, including urban planning, buildings, transport, education,
waste management, water, etc. “Smart Cities” is a complex concept, including a broad range
of issues, but having the citizen at the centre Among other features. Among others, such
issues are: use green technologies to create sustainability, use of renewable resources,
innovative solutions to increase social inclusion, to combat poverty and deprivation,
improvement of quality of life.
More information:
• http://setis.ec.europa.eu/about-setis/technology-roadmap/european-initiative-on-
smart-cities
• http://ec.europa.eu/energy/technology/initiatives/smart_cities_en.htm
• http://europa.eu/press_room/pdf/complet_en_barroso___007_-_europe_2020_-
_en_version.pdf
• http://ec.europa.eu/energy/technology/initiatives/doc/20110621/03_colette_maloney.
• http://www.euussciencetechnology.eu/uploads/docs/2009_comm_investing_develop
ment_low_carbon_technologies_en.pdf
Future Internet:
Research activities on new architectures for the Internet, which comprise a wide range of
opportunities and challenges facing the Internet of tomorrow. Challenges in terms of
technology, business, society and governance, capable of sustaining the evolution of the
future networked society.
More information:
• http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/foi/index_en.htm
• http://www.future-internet.eu/
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E-Government:
E-Government implies using systems and tools made possible by Information and
Communication Technologies to provide better public services to citizens and businesses.
ICTs, already widely used by government bodies and enterprises, are also processes which
growingly involve citizens, through public services and business schemes which offer cost
efficient approaches and great networking potentialities, as well as participatory approaches to
governance and democratic issues.
More information:
• http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/egovernment/index_en.htm
E-Health:
ICT plays an essential role in supporting better and more efficient healthcare services.
Telemedicine and personal health systems allows direct relations with patients and
illnesses, with cost effective solutions, thus facilitating innovative approaches in the access
to healthcare, regardless of geographical locations.
More information:
• http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/health/index_en.htm
• http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/newsroom/cf/pillar.cfm?pillar_id=49&pillar=
ICT%20for%20Social%20Challenges
ICT for Education:
ICT applied to the development of innovative education and training practices, improves
access to all levels of education and training, and helps the development of advanced
management systems. According to the Europe 2020 agenda, ICT for Education matches the
overarching priorities of “Smart growth”: developing an economy based on knowledge and
innovation and “Inclusive growth”: fostering a high-employment economy delivering social
and territorial cohesion. Digital access is a dominant priority theme for both EU and LAC,
being an integrated denominator of development.
More information:
• http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-programme/doc96_en.htm
Internet of Things:
Internet of Things (IoT) is an integrated part of Future Internet including existing and
evolving Internet and network developments and could be conceptually defined as a dynamic
global network infrastructure with self configuring capabilities based on standard and
interoperable communication protocols where physical and virtual “things” have identities,
physical attributes, and virtual personalities, use intelligent interfaces, and are seamlessly
integrated into the information network.
More information:
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/policy/rfid/index_en.htm
http://www.internet-of-things.eu/
http://www.internet-of-things-research.eu/about_iot.htm
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Living Labs:
Through partnerships between citizens, businesses and public authorities, the Living Labs
model allows people and industries to test tomorrow's best innovations in Information and
Communications Technologies (ICT).
Living Labs are user-driven open innovation methodologies in its research, development and
innovation programmes along three dimensions.
By placing the user at the centre of the innovation lifecycle, and this in real life settings, the
Living Lab concept is tightly linked to the first EUROPE 2020 priority, and to the ensuing
Digital Agenda for Europe aiming "to deliver sustainable economic and social benefits from a
Digital Single Market based on fast and ultra fast internet and interoperable applications".
More information:
http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/livinglabs/index_en.htm
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS):
Intelligent Transport Systems apply information and communication technologies to
transport, using innovation by integrating the existing technologies in order to create new
services, with transport sustainability scopes. Computers, electronics, satellites and sensors
are playing an increasingly important role in our transport systems. ITS instruments that can
be used for different purposes under different conditions and can be applied in every transport
mode (road, rail, air, water), whereas services can be used by both passenger and freight
transport.
More information:
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/its/index_en.htm
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/its/road/action_plan/action_plan_en.htm
E-Infrastructures:
E-Infrastructures are ICT-based infrastructures and services which imply new working
methods based on the shared use of ICT tools and resources across different disciplines and
technology domains, also enabling the circulation of knowledge online.
More information:
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ict/e-infrastructure/
3.1.2. SWOT Analysis of the Priority Topics and Elaboration of a Joint
Matrix
After having adopted a harmonised methodology for the individuation of Priority Topics,
Follow-up actions have lead to the elaboration, for each target Country, of a SWOT analysis
for each specific Topic, therefore highlighting per each Country which are the Strengths,
Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. The overall scope of this exercise is to construct a
Joint Matrix aimed at identifying communalities and possible future scenarios of joint
cooperation, within each cooperating theme, on a bilateral basis and in a wider LA
cooperation context.
At point 4.6 Priority Topics Joint Matrix, the following elements will be matched for those
Topics where communalities between the different target Countries have been identified:
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3.2. Mapping of Priorities and Themes of Interest and National
Funding Instruments
On the basis of the outputs of the Policy Conferences and Concertation Workshop Follow-Up
activities, the second block of Follow Up activities has been focussed on a mapping of
funding mechanisms at National/Regional level, within the target LAC, related to the thematic
cooperation areas of mutual interest, with the final objective of individuating elements of
continuity between funding schemes at LAC and EU level and identifying possible ways for
future cooperation scenarios where funding instruments can be majorly integrated and
complementary.
Such mapping has been moreover extended to the survey carried out within the Concertation
Workshop, with the scope of individuating, within the Mutual Priority Themes, the
Technologies, Applications and market segments which have received high priority score, on
an average basis among LAC. Among those themes that have received a high priority score,
the Follow Up Mapping has lead to the identification of communalities, and which are the
Funding Instruments at National level which can support such schemes, according to national
policies, strategies and funding, implemented at Institutional level and through Funding
Agencies. Such analysis will be developed in the second block of the deliverable dedicated to
Concertation Workshop Follow Up (Chapter 5).
The Follow-Up actions related to the final stage of policy dialogue promoted by the project,
within the Conference in Brussels “Fostering EU-Latin America ICT Policy Dialogue”, have
been focused in the identification of future cooperation scenarios, ongoing project ideas and
technological capacities, future trends and continuity of policy dialogue based on the Joint
Declaration presented during the Conference and whose debate and elaboration is in progress,
acting as a bridge to future initiatives in the target field of ICT research.
Finally, on the basis of the performed surveys and mappings, future cooperation scenarios
have been envisaged, trying to integrate priorities and funding schemes, and addressing future
challenges for a more integrated and synergic approach to cooperation in the field of ICT.
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4. FORESTA POLICY WORKSHOPS FOLLOW UP The objective of seeking immediate opportunities for cooperation between researchers of the
two communities (Europe and Latin America) has been met by the circumstance that the
different Policy conferences has put together participants of high Institutional Level, together
with all the target stakeholders of the FORESTA Project. These forums have led to new
interactions between the parties, within the Conferences organised in the target LAC and
within the FORESTA final Conference in Brussels. High level representatives have met and
debated, laying the grounds for future cooperation schemes.
4.1. Policy Conference in Colombia
The Conference in Colombia7 has been the first of the Policy Conference and has taken place
at an early stage of the FORESTA activities, in order to take the advantage of the momentum
generated by the ANDICOM 2010 event, which has been held in contemporary, on the 27th
and 28th of October 2010, organised by CINTEL. Such choice has been successful in terms of
level of participation and quality of representation of stakeholders.
The Conference successfully managed to involve Colombia’s research community around
ICT research topics prioritized by Colombian Information Society and served to integrate
research communities from academic circles, research centers, the National Government,
represented by COLCIENCIAS, together with industry and other stakeholders involved in the
design and implementation of ICT policies.
The early timing of the Conference has requested follow up activities in order to harmonise
the methodology for individuating target areas of interest, accordingly with the other
FORESTA Policy Conferences which followed. In particular, the survey for individuating the
SWOT elements of the Priority Topics addressed during the Conference has involved the
following stakeholders: GEL - e-Government Strategy of ICT Ministry, Academia (UNAD)
and the Colombian Technology Platform in Future Internet (RECIIF), gathering
representatives from the industry.
4.1.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics
Topic: Future Internet
Strengths:
- There is a Colombian Technology
Platform, the collaborative network for
R&D&I in Future Internet in Colombia,
RECIIF (Red de Colaboración para la
I+D+i en Internet del Futuro en
Colombia), created in the framework of
the FIRST project, a support action
funding by FP7
- The penetration of PCs and Internet is
relatively high in small, medium and
large enterprises
- The creativity of the human resource
Weaknesses:
- The penetration of PCs and Internet is
extremely low in the microenterprises
(96% of the 1.6 million existing
businesses in Colombia are micro
enterprises, of which only 7% have
Internet service)
- Some citizens and micro enterprises do
not see the usefulness of the Internet
- Low purchasing power of citizens
- High costs of infrastructure deployment
- Limited Government resources
available for investing in Research
infrastructure
7 For more information – see FORESTA D2.3 Report on Conference in Colombia
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Opportunities:
- The Strategic Research Agenda in
Future Internet able to identify punctual
priorities into Future Internet in
Colombia, prepared by RECIIF
- The National ICT policy, the VIVE
DIGITAL Plan is focusing in the
generation of applications and digital
content (Policy of promoting the digital
content industry, Apps.co initiative)
- Colombia has a comparative advantage
in costs, infrastructure and business
environment in the region
- Colombian Government is planning to
improve the human resource
capabilities in topics related with Future
Internet, together with the Ministry of
Education and SENA
Threats:
- Globalization
- Security problems
- Lack of continuity in National policies
- Policies do not respond with the same
speed to changes in innovation,
infrastructure development and
technology transfer
Topic: E-Government
Strengths:
- There is a National E-Government clear
and coherent strategy based on a clear
method by which is possible to
articulate efforts with public entities
- The strategy has a consolidated process
of support, appropriation and
socialization in cities and regions for
civil servants and businessmen
- There is a whole system of R & I
monitoring strategy that can progress
according to the needs of citizens and
international trends
Weaknesses:
- Resistance to change of some civil
servants
Opportunities:
- Emerging global trends tailored to the
needs of the country
- There is a “Gobierno en Línea 3.0”
strategy based on open data and public
innovation
Threats:
- Weak national government's ability to
adapt to rapid technological changes in
normative terms, procedures and
change management
- Possibility of losing its way and the
north is defined strategic, "GEL is not
the government's software factory, it is
a public policy"
Topic: Internet of Things
Strengths:
- There are research groups whose areas
of interests include networks, which
Weaknesses:
- Poor Institutional Budget
- Incipient cover of Broadband
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contributes to the Internet of Things - Although there is research groups in
topics related to Internet of things, these
are very few
Opportunities:
- Strengthening of E-Learning
- Existence of local centers
- The National ICT policy, the VIVE
DIGITAL Plan is boosting
infrastructure, digital content
development and ownership of the
Internet in the daily lives of the general
population
- The high mobile telephony penetration
Threats:
- Strong International competition since
in other countries Internet of Things is a
very important topic
4.2. Policy Conference in Chile
The Policy Conference "Challenges for ICT Innovation"8 was held in Santiago de Chile on
7th and 8th June and was the outcome of a collaborative work among three projects financed
by FP7: FORESTA, CHIEP II, and EULARINET, thus achieving a vast and high quality
involvement of stakeholders and audience at national and international level, among industry,
government and research institutions.
Within the Conference, the choice of the four thematic working groups have been determined
by the Senior Officials ICT working group (SOM) set up in March, 2011, corresponding to
four areas of mutual interest in cooperation between EU-LAC: ICT for health, ICT for social
inclusion, Living Labs and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
In addition to such thematic WGs, another WG has been focussed on the MACHI Future
Internet Technology Platform of Chile, which brought together key stakeholders from
national ICT companies, ICT industry associations, universities and Research and Innovation
government agencies interested in enhancing cooperation with Europe.
As for other Conferences, Follow-Up activities have been carried out in order to deepen the
outputs of the WGs, thus leading to the individuation of SWOT elements for each Theme
addressed. The themes chosen for debate within the Conference were: ITS, Living Labs, E-
health, E-Inclusion, which reflect the four areas determined by the Senior Officials ICT
working group (SOM) set up in March, 2011 and which are common to other target LAC,
plus another WG which debated an aspect of Future Internet, within the WG called MACHI –
the Chilean Technology Platform9.
Stakeholders involved for individuating the SWOT elements: Governmental, involved in ICT
research policy, Governmental, Academic/Higher education research organization,
Business/Industry.
4.2.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics
Topic: ITS
Strengths: Weaknesses:
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- During the Senior Officials Meeting
(SOM) in March 2011 in Brussels,
SOM working groups were established
in 4 different areas, one of them was
ITS.
- ITS was one of working groups created
in the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM)
to develop pilot projects between EU-
LAC.
- In Latin America, ITS entities have
been created as not-for-profit
organizations in Argentina, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Mexico & Peru.
- In Chile, the Ministry of Transportation
has created a new ITS area a few
months ago which demonstrates their
interest in the development of this area.
- The government authorities are not
fully aware about this topic.
- There is a low development of ITS
National Platforms.
- There is an insufficient promotion of
ICT as a whole.
- There is a lack of coordination between
Academia-Industry.
- There is a lack of coordination in LAC
on this topic
- There is a lack of knowledge on tools
and mechanisms (including FP7).
- There is a lack of collaboration among
European and LAC companies.
- Lack of research mobility
Opportunities:
- Development of projects in the
following topics:
Traffic Control Centers,
Free-Flow Tolling in urban
highways,
Automatic Detection of Incidents in
highways and tunnels,
Fleet management systems applied to
freight and public transportation,
Fare collection systems in public
transportation,
GPS based navigation systems for
private vehicles.
- Many ITS applications used in the EU
have not been deployed in Latin
America yet.
- It is possible to establish a meeting
point for all stakeholders in ITS
(government authorities, universities,
academics and students, user and
consumer associations and industry
companies) in order to share
experiences, know-how and good
practices.
- The public private partnership e-safety
Forum (to be called i-Mobility Forum
shortly) has a working group on
international cooperation, and is open
for participation.
Threats:
- The reduction in the investment of
R&D in Europe due to the economic
crisis.
- Projects do not work in coordination
between them causing a negative
impact on communities;
- Initiatives do not involve all key
stakeholders (Industry, Government and
Universities);
- Lack of sustainability of initiatives
originated through EU-LAC
cooperation projects.
Topic: Living Labs
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Strengths:
- During the Senior Officials Meeting
(SOM) in March 2011 in Brussels,
SOM working groups were established
in 4 different areas, one of which was
Living Labs
- During the SOM – ICT group meeting
that took place last June 9th, 2011 in
Santiago Chile, it was agreed that the
Living Labs approach should be
considered as a support to the issues in
ICT for Social Inclusion and ICT for
Health.
- The methodology used in Living Labs
includes the end users in the design,
development and testing of new
products, applications and services,
allowing them to verify the results of
development projects directly.
Weaknesses:
- The stakeholders in Chile do not know
Living Labs is about.
- There is an insufficient promotion of
ICT as a whole.
- There is a lack of coordination between
Academia-Industry.
- There is a lack of coordination in LAC
on this topic
- There is a lack of knowledge on tools
and mechanisms (including FP7).
- There is a lack of collaboration among
European and LAC companies.
Opportunities:
- The implementation of Living Labs in
Latin America in the areas of ICT for
Social Inclusion and ICT for Health
will allow the development of projects
in a collaborative environment that
fosters innovation among actors in the
field of research, industries and
government and it will also allow the
immediate testing of different project
results in real applications.
- Marie Curie Actions could be an
International Research Staff Exchange
Scheme (IRSES) in order to link Latin
American and European universities.
- The European Network of Living Labs
(ENoLL) is open to international
cooperation. Following a recent wave
of invitations for new members, there
are now 10 Living Labs in Brazil and 7
in Colombia participating in ENoLL. It
was discussed that perhaps a Latin
American group on Living Labs might
be created.
Threats:
- The reduction in the investment of
R&D in Europe due to the economic
crisis.
- Projects do not work in coordination
between them causing a negative
impact on communities;
- Initiatives do not involve all key
stakeholders (Industry, Government and
Universities);
- Lack of sustainability of initiatives
originated through EU-LAC
cooperation projects.
Topic: E-Health
Strengths:
- During the Senior Officials Meeting
(SOM) in March 2011 in Brussels,
SOM working groups were established
Weaknesses:
- There are many public and private ICT
initiatives, the vast majority of which
have limited scope and are not
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in 4 different areas, one of which was
E-health.
- E-health is one of working group
created in the Senior Officials Meeting
(SOM) to develop pilot projects
between EU-LAC.
- There is a project called "Regional
Protocols to Public Policy on Tele-
health" which is coordinated by Brazil
and financed by the Inter-American
Development Bank (IADB). The
partners are Mexico, Ecuador,
Colombia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay,
Argentina (Mendoza) and El Salvador.
The purpose of the program is to create
a set of regional protocols for public
policies regarding e-health services (as
public goods) and to define standards.
The main objective is to increase
efficiency, to reduce transaction costs
and to increase the quality of health
services in the region for populations
with poor access to health services,
including indigenous communities.
integrated into national strategies, both
in health and in ICT.
- There is an insufficient promotion of
ICT as a whole.
- There is a lack of coordination between
Academia-Industry.
- There is a lack of coordination in LAC
on this topic
- There is a lack of knowledge on tools
and mechanisms (including FP7).
- There is a lack of collaboration among
European and LAC companies.
Opportunities:
- LAC and EU populations share some
similar health problems: chronic
diseases related to new lifestyles such
as obesity, smoking, etc.
- There is a significant difference
between the access to health services in
rural areas and urban areas due to the
concentration of medical specialists in a
few large cities. Therefore,
Telemedicine can be an important area
of cooperation between EU and LAC.
- It is possible to have an ICT platform as
a strategic support for the development
of health services, in particular to
support clinical research and
management strategies for Latin
American and European health services
cooperation. This could be a major
source of data for the implementation of
clinical, operational and analytical
databases (Datamarts, Datawarehouse,
etc.), which will facilitate the study and
research support to the real issues and
trends in global health.
- The EU is interested in continuing the
Threats:
- The reduction in the investment of
R&D in Europe due to the economic
crisis.
- Projects do not work in coordination
between them causing a negative
impact on communities;
- Initiatives do not involve all key
stakeholders (Industry, Government and
Universities);
- Lack of sustainability of initiatives
originated through EU-LAC
cooperation projects.
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cooperation with Latin America and the
Caribbean on ICT for Health, for
example in the interoperability of
solutions (e.g. on personal health
records). They have recently completed
two projects (COMOESTAS,
MEDNET) that were focused on Latin
America.
- ECLAC would be interested in
supporting projects on policies and
protocols related to ICT for health.
They are discussing the topic of
appropriability of health records with
the United States and could broaden the
collaboration to Latin America.
Topic: E-Inclusion
Strengths:
- During the Senior Officials Meeting
(SOM) in March 2011 in Brussels,
SOM working groups were established
in 4 different areas, one of which was
E-Inclusion.
- E-inclusion is one of working group
created in the Senior Officials Meeting
(SOM) to develop pilot projects
between EU-LAC.
- Project m-inclusion (presented to FP7).
The ongoing project leading by
Telefonica, is a support action aimed at
creating a cooperation framework
between Europe and Latin America to
promote the growth of new affordable
mobile solutions helping to improve
personal autonomy and societal
integration of persons at risk of social
exclusion.
Weaknesses:
- There is not a database about all project
initiatives in this area.
- There is not a database of e-inclusion
projects in LAC
- There is an insufficient promotion of
ICT as a whole.
- There is a lack of coordination between
Academia-Industry and NGO in e-
inclusion topic.
- There is a lack of coordination LAC on
this topic
- There is a lack of knowledge on tools
and mechanisms (including FP7).
- There is a lack of collaboration among
European and LAC companies.
Opportunities:
- There are a set of projects in e-inclusion
developing in LAC
- In Brazil and Colombia are developing
diverse Living Labs in the field of e-
inclusion.
- There are opportunities to develop
project in the follows topics:
Cultural identity
Healthcare
Education
Infrastructure
Threats:
- The reduction in the investment of
R&D in Europe due to the economic
crisis.
- Projects do not work in coordination
between them causing a negative
impact on communities;
- Initiatives do not involve all key
stakeholders (Industry, Government and
Universities);
- Lack of sustainability of initiatives
originated through EU-LAC
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Software and applications
Involvement of SMEs
E-Inclusion
M-Inclusion
Access to government
Law & regulation
Country experiences
Public services in support to social
inclusion
Empowerment of population
Access to Equipments
User skills
cooperation projects.
Topic: MACHI
Strengths:
- It is well organized
- The participants are willing and
enthusiastic to do projects
- The participants have the social
commitment to the national
technological development
- It integrates industry, academic and
government actors
- It provides knowledge concerning
industry and its needs.
- National corporations (ACTI, ITS
Chile, AIE, GESCH) and international
institutions (ALETI) are Interested in
supporting and strengthening of
MACHI.
- MACHI was created in the context of a
group of projects funded by the FP7 of
the EU, which provides recognition and
value.
- It incorporated the three most important
ICT associations in Chile: AIE, ACTI
and GESCH.
- Some participants are already active in
multilateral political dialogue EU-LAC
and can offer good networks to the
platform.
- Chile is an attractive market to test new
products and services that can be
exported to other countries in the
region.
Weaknesses:
- The processes to apply to the different
funding instruments in Europe are
complex and take long time. This tends
to discourages potential partners.
Besides some technological projects
need a quicker development process to
take advantage of market opportunities.
- It is necessary to broaden the
participation of other government and
industry actors (more diversity)
- Low dissemination of activities and
prospects towards the different ICT
stakeholders in the industry.
- MACHI hasn’t organized enough
activities during the last year.
- Insufficient promotion of ICT as a
whole.
- Lack of coordination between
Academia-Industry.
- Chilean companies do not invest in R &
D.
- Lack of knowledge on tools and
mechanisms (including FP7).
- Lack of collaboration among European
and Chilean companies.
- Lack of structured local capabilities and
resources (academia and industry) to
work with the EU.
- The members don’t have a lot of time to
invest in MACHI, which implies
difficulties in achieving a sustained
response due its many particular
commitments.
- MACHI don’t count with own budget at
this moment, which implies a big effort
of the participants and coordinators,
whom have a lot of personal activities.
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- The incentive of national model for
R+D+i for Chilean universities favors
the basic research or scientific trend
well above applied research where ICTs
have great potential.
Opportunities:
- It involves many entrepreneurs with
good ideas
- The methodology to apply to projects is
useful to structure the work.
- It offers the possibility of consolidate
technology projects and high-impact
studies from the real needs of people.
- It is an opportunity to align the
requirements of industry, academia and
government on issues of technological
innovation
- It s an opportunity to disseminate the
initiatives launched at national level
- It is an opportunity to promote
innovation based on needs of people
- It is an opportunity to promote
innovation from an open and
participatory way (social networks)
- It offers a similar structure to the ETP
and allows operate with a common
language that facilitates cooperation
and project generation between Chile
and UE.
- It allows identify and promote the
capabilities of Chile and LatAm to the
European platforms.
- It allows detect and integrate into
projects European companies which
already have a seed of R+D+i installed
in LatAm.
- Structure the external demand for R&D
industry through technology platforms.
- It allow spread the mutual knowledge
on financial mechanism for innovation
and explore opportunities to act
complementary.
- Excellent state of cooperative relations
between Chile and the EU.
- Good stability of the Chilean economy
despite the crisis in other parts of the
world.
- Emergence from public agencies in
Chile of new instruments and incentives
for R&D and technology transfer.
- Today the development of ICT, for a
wide range of public interest, is being
Threats:
- Market times are not consistent with the
times of the different calls: what can be
a good idea today, in 6 months maybe
someone else could have it done.
- This platform could be competing with
other technological development
corporations instead of being an
inclusive platform.
- Changes in the political strategy
concerning ICT development.
- Structural differences between LA and
EU (system of government, institutions,
instruments, priority lines of
development, national system of
innovation).
- Objectives of current EU international
cooperation on R &D+i are Eurocentric.
- The major development rhythm and
volume of neighboring countries (Brazil
and Argentina) and the economic
dominance of Non-European
technology (China and U.S.).
- The effect of the economic crisis of
Europe.
- The crisis in the field of higher
education which currently affects Chile
that is pointing to other different
priorities to the research and
development or involvement with the
environment.
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included in all government programs
and agendas.
- Chile has numerous cooperation
agreements and free trade agreements
offering a market for ICT developments
beyond the borders.
- Changes in Chilean higher education
system should strengthen the role of
industry as a guide for the new
education models and universities.
- In Chile there is a growing penetration
of goods and technology-based services
from the level of personal, domestic and
even the organizational context,
business, public services and
government, etc. This scenario presents
a national context of high willingness to
purchase ICT goods and services.
- There is a huge opportunity to develop
services and ICT applications in the
Chilean context being a country with
geographic challenges of connectivity
and access to technologies in zones of
high insulation. This scenario requires
an urgent need to develop platforms and
ICT-based services to address natural
disasters and / or context of high
demand for emergency services that
could respond to specific contingencies
such as mass events, accidents, etc.
4.3. Policy Conference in Argentina
The Policy Dialogue Conference of Argentina10
was held on June 9th 2011 at the Universidad
de Palermo, involving 90 stakeholders from academia, industry and governmental sectors,
including the panellists and key note speakers.
The conference has led to debates based on the Scientific and Technological Cooperation
between EC and Argentina Road Map 2010/2011, also enriched from the fundamental
contribution of the MINCYT in the activities of the ABEST II Project, by the identification of
new funding tools for joint financing and the support to enterprises and Scientifics in the
international field.
The Conference has lead to the identification of the following priorities in national
development and international cooperation:
• Components, systems, engineering: micro- y nano-electronic, Radio frequency
identification RFID, Systems on-chip, Embedded systems: low cost sensors
• ICT for independent living and inclusion
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• Applications of ICT for improving the logistics of agricultural bulk export.
Applications of ICT for greater social inclusion (including applications to education).
For what concerns the identification of the Priority Topics for Argentina, the Conference has
followed a different methodology, if compared to the other Policy Conference. In fact, the
themes of interest have been debated jointly, without the thematic division by WG. For such
reason, Follow-Up activities have been focused on identifying, in a harmonized perspective
with the other Policy Conferences, the SWOT elements of the Priority Topics which emerged
from the Conference in Argentina.
4.3.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics
Topic: E-Government
Strengths:
- Existence of a National E-Government
Plan
- Existence of partial experiences related
to E-vote
Weaknesses:
- The lack of enough economical and
organizational resources
- The lack of commitment to the National
Plan at the intermediate decision levels
- Lack of communication infrastructure
in wide areas of the country
Opportunities:
- Consolidation of the democratic
institutionalization of the country
- Citizens with an acceptable education
level
Threats:
- Resistance to the transparency actions
- Difficulties to achieve agreements
between central administration and
provinces due to the country’s federal
political organization
Topic: E-Health
Strengths:
- The Argentinean health system is fairly
good
- Good professional level of the MD
Weaknesses:
- Lack of communication infrastructure
in wide areas of the country
- Lack of standardization of clinical
histories
Opportunities:
- Better state expenses supervision
- Better control over drugs
commercialization
- Participation of Argentinean research
community in COST programme
Threats:
- Industry and union’s hospitals interests
Topic: ICT for Education
Strengths:
- The “Conectar Igualdad” Program
- The National Educational Portal
(Educ.ar)
Weaknesses:
- The inadequate teachers preparation
- Lack of adaptation of the education
curricula
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Opportunities:
- The ability of young students to use ICT
resources in their daily life
- The widely use of mobile devices with
Internet access
Threats:
- The opposition of teachers’ unions to
changes in labor conditions not properly
rewarded
Topic: E-Inclusion
Strengths:
- The “Argentina Conectada” Program
- The “Televisión Digital Abierta”
Program
Weaknesses:
- Lack of communication infrastructure
in wide areas of the country
Opportunities:
- Unsatisfied access demand
Threats:
- Availability of enough economical
support for these programs in the long
term
4.4. Policy Conference in Mexico
The Mexican Policy Conference “Mexico ICT Policy Dialogue Innovation and Knowledge
Society in Latin America”11
has been organized and hosted by Tecnológico de Monterrey
(ITESM), on the 5th of July 5, 2011, in Mexico City.
The conference brought together main national ICT stakeholders: on behalf of the
government, institutions such as SCT, Ministry of Communications and Transports
(Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes); SE, Ministry of Economy (Secretaría de
Economía); a representative of the Federal Government, CONACYT, National Council of
Science and Technology (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología); and UEMEXCYT, a
representative of the Cooperation office between Mexico and the European Union on Science
and Technology (Oficina de cooperación Mexico-Union Europea en Ciencia y Tecnología).
On behalf of academia, Tecnológico de Monterrey and UNAM (Universidad Autónoma de
México) , and as representatives from the ICT industry, Hewllet Packard, and the president of
the AMITI Mexican Association of the ICT industry (Asociación Mexicana de la Industria de
Tecnologías de Información).
The conference has structured the debate within previously identified Priority Topics, which
have been deepened in a second phase, though Follow-Up activities, thus leading to the
identification of the following SWOT elements.
4.4.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics
Topic: Future Internet
Strengths:
- Acceptance of the technology. Mexican
society is more open to accept the
technology changes and more prepared.
Weaknesses:
- Security: lack of regulations on the use
of the Internet.
- Researchers in Mexico are not
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- Growth of Internet users. From 2005 to
2007, 5 million growth in 2007, with
22.7 million Internet users.
- Age of Internet users. 83% of current
Internet users are under the age of 35;
within the population that commonly
uses internet, around 46% are students
and 32% are employees.
coordinated one another and their
research individualized.
- Cultural differences between countries
create a barrier in reaching common
goals.
Opportunities:
- Technology represents a useful tool for
the daily activities, and it’s becoming
indispensable.
- Electronic bond has created confidence
in some organizations.
- Taking advantage of FP7 initiatives for
Mobility of researchers in this field,
within the PEOPLE Programme (IRSES,
ITN, IOF)
Threats:
- Technology and legislation: security
issues related to information
management.
- Scarce capability in identifying the
specific problems of the ICT sector.
- Lack of specific research spaces to share
solutions.
- Taxonomy is not common to all
countries and in all disciplines.
Topic: e-Health and e-Inclusion
Strengths:
- Acceptance of the technology. Mexican
society is more open to accept the
technology changes and more prepared.
- Growth of Internet users. From 2005 to
2007, 5 million 2007 growth, with 22.7
million Internet users.
- Age of Internet users: 83% of current
Internet users are under the age of 35;
within the population that commonly
uses internet, around 46% are students
and 32% are employees.
- Continuity of ICT programs of high
relevance in society
Weaknesses:
- Great risk of investments in innovation
because it entails vulnerability of
innovating enterprises
Opportunities:
- Companies are interested in investments
in R&D
- Combination of Mexican and European
Priorities for the development of Health
projects
Threats:
- Insufficient synergies between
researchers and companies to develop
common projects
Topic: E-Infrastructures
Strengths:
- The existence of successful projects
such as GISELA, GRAMA and EELA2
which can be considered as success
cases which could continue.
Weaknesses:
- Lack of E-Infrastructures Research and
Policies at National and Regional level
- A National Policy Agenda, Policy
forum, must be created in order to have
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- The private sector is interested in
improving the national infrastructure:
several companies interested in making
great investments in infrastructures.
all the needs of the country.
- Weak coordination among national
funding agencies.
- Unclear regulation for communication
companies in Mexico, which causes a
monopoly in certain sectors
(telecommunications).
- Insufficient infrastructure needed to
improve in communications.
- Areas which need to be improved,
related to infrastructure: sustainability,
knowledge, partnerships, infrastructure
sharing.
- In Mexico, a Policy for ICT has not been
created although several initiatives exist
(leadership by CONACYT).
- Researchers in Mexico are spread
throughout the country, and there are no
official data bases with up-to-date
information.
Opportunities:
- Ongoing initiatives and projects aimed
at strengthening the E-Infrastructures
sector can be furthermore extended and
developed.
- Making profit of the private sector’s
investment perspectives in
Infrastructures.
Threats:
- Less available funding for E-
Infrastructures
4.5. Policy Conference in Brazil
The Policy Conference “Fostering ICT Policy Dialogue between EU and Brazil”12
was held in
Brasilia the 21st of September 2011 and brought together key players from Government,
Academia, national and international ICT industries and associations, representatives from
projects funded by the European Commission, such as: FIRST, PRO-IDEAL and from
Brazilian funding agencies FINEP (Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos) and CNPq (Conselho
Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnológico). Priority research topics were
debated during dedicated WGs, which lead to the individuation of respective SWOT
elements, which have been moreover debated though Follow-Up activities with a wider
number of actors, within the same categories of stakeholders which were involved in the
initial consultations. The Topics which have been debated reflect national priority themes
such as Future Internet and E-Inclusion, as well as Smart City, which is crucial for Brazil due
to the actual lack of infrastructures in the perspective of upcoming large events such as the
World Cup and the Olympic games in 2014 and 2016.
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4.5.1. SWOT Analysis of Priority Topics
Topic: Future Internet
Strengths:
- Strong impact on Brazilian Society due
to the fact that, in LA, Brazil is the most
wired country in social networks
- Low entry barriers
- Standardization IPv4, IPv6
Weaknesses:
- Lack of Research groups capable of
developing new products and services
- Difficulties to get investments
- Inadequate data roaming Agreements
- Fragmentation of Initiatives
- Difficulties to get investments
- Inadequate Incentives and funding
opportunities
- Professional capacitation on ICT below
standard
- High Costs (mainly taxes)
- Lack of adequate E-Government
Services
- Lack of adequate broadband access
- Lack of adequate quality of services
- Lack of investment, particularly with
long term perspectives
Opportunities:
- Great potentialities for improving the
current poor infrastructure which is not
capable of responding to the high
demand, being Brazil the most wired
country in LA
- Faster adoption of technologies
- New niches for innovative services
- Flexible / adaptable implementation
- Applicability for many environment and
scenarios: health, transportation, energy,
tourism, others leading to SMART
CITIES
- Improving cooperation between
academia and industry
- Solutions for e-government
- Integration of government services
- Improvement of Quality of Services
Threats:
- Large Competition
- Fast technologies Evolution
- A sector crowded of large industries
- Several Technologies
- Lack of long term governmental plans
Topic: E-Inclusion
Strengths:
- Natural Resources;
- Big population;
- Big target groups;
- Strong cultural heritage;
Weaknesses:
- Weak educational skills
- Weak involvement of local communities
and governance aspects
- Regulatory aspects related to cultural
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- Improved educational skills
- Standardization of the country of
educational issues
- New incentives for professionalization
in ICT
- All mobile phones have access to
internet, which is positive in terms of
digital inclusion
diversity
- Lack of Expertise – Training programs
are not sustainable
- Fragmentation of programs – Low
educational impact
- Lack of coordination of funding
instruments / overlapping at state/federal
level
- Low density population in large parts of
the territory
- Accessibility
- Lack of entrepreneurship at University
level
- Elderly people are not a target priority
group
- Costs of technology facilities
- Political barriers
- Lack of incentives in all country
- Weak professionalization in the ICT
sector
- Cultural diversity requests personalized
approaches for different territories and
communities
Opportunities:
- New educational technologies
- Reinforce PHDs, Mobility and
Networking schemes and
- Social Media and Mobile Technologies
used as learning tool
- New access to broadband infrastructures
- ICT as international vehicle –
improvement of language skills
- Approximation of
government/research/social level
- Environmental Aspects
- Innovation Aspects
- Population is keen to approximate to
technologies
- Mobile technologies are a useful vehicle
to reach vulnerable groups
- Open source can be a challenge for
software
- E-learning tools development
- Capacitation of ICT Professionals
- Empowerment of ICT industry
Threats:
- Social media is also a threat if not used
in a focused to education manner
- Transparency/Lack of Trust/Corruption
- Social risks
- Environmental impacts
- Lack of investment on inclusion
- Lack of actions with focus on inclusion
Topic: Smart City
Strengths:
- Large events (Olympic Games – 2016
and World Cup – 2014);
- Enhancement of Infrastructure;
Weaknesses:
- Lack of research group in order to
develop new services for Large Events
Difficulties to get investments
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- Electronic Government;
- Security issues (Physical, Safety,
Information, etc.);
- Services to tourist and local
communities affected by large events.
- Inadequate data roaming Agreements
- Fragmentations of Initiatives
- Lack of incentives and funding
- Lack of long-term Governmental
planning
- Lack of clarity in government actions
Opportunities:
- Services to citizens and society;
- Services to enterprises (Eg.: Logistics,
Health, etc.)
- Energy and Environment;
- Ubiquitous communications;
- Solutions for physical security and
safety;
- Intelligent services (automatization).
Threats:
- Large Competition
- Fast Evolution
- A sector crowded of large industries
- Political matters
- Slow decision making processes
- Implementation time
In the E-Inclusion WG, participants from Uruguay highlighted a best practice which could be
imitated by other LAC: Internet as public good, one lap top per child and Broadband for all,
which can be considered as a replicable Strength/Opportunity for LA.
4.6. Priority Topics Joint Matrix
AR BR CL CO MX
E-inclusion x x x x
Smart City x
Future Internet x x x
E-Government x x
E-Health x x x
ICT for Education x
Internet of Things x
Living Labs x
ITS x
E-Infrastructures x
Given that some of the Priority Topics identified in the five Policy Conferences are
complementary one to another, the Topics have been grouped as follows:
Future Internet: including Smart Cities, IoT, Living Labs, ITS; E-Inclusion: including ICT for
Education, whereas E-Infrastructures and E-Government can be considered as cross-sectoral
to all.
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Following such methodology, the survey has led to the identification of three major Joint
Priority Themes for the target LAC: Future Internet, E-Inclusion, and E-Health, with the
following degreee of intensity:
By matching the single SWOT analysis performed for each Country, the following Joint
Matrix identifies the communalities with reference to common challenges/obstacles, future
opportunities and synergies/complementarities, within the three major Priority Themes:
Future Internet Joint Matrix
Common Challenges Synergies & Complementarities
• Growing penetration of the Internet
• Improvement of infrastrucutres
• Applicability to many scenarios and
sectors in an integrated LAC
perspective
• Greater sharing of experiences,
know how and best practices among
LAC and with the EU
• Increase networking for multilateral
political dialouge among LAC-EU
• Existence of technology platforms
and collaborative networks for
R&D&I
• Governmental initiatives for
capacity building of human
resources in ICT related matters
• Integrated solutions for
improvement of
infrastructures/services
• Enhanced cooperation among
LAC/EU through new initiatives
and/
• Continuity of existing cooperation
schemes
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Common Obstacles Future Opportunites
• High costs of technology/services
• Unadequate infrastructures
• Unadequate investments in the sector
• Weak coordination among
researchers/industry/government
• Policy keeping the pace with the fast
evolution of innovation
• Governmental initiatives for
capacity building in ICT related
matters
• Improvement of
infrastructures/services
• Enhanced cooperation among
LAC/EU through new initiatives
and/or
• Continuity of existing funded
cooperation schemes
• Greater focus on innovation
E-Inclusion Joint Matrix
Common Challenges Synergies & Complementarities
• Improvement of educational skills
• Incentives for professionalisation
• Mobile solutions for digital inclusion
• Policies oriented on the reduction of
digital divide
• Multisectoral dimension of E-
Inclusion can generate a wide range
of projects and benefit of different
types of funding schemes
• Growth of Internet users
• Existence of E-Government
strategies and plans
• Existence of Living Labs in the
field of E-Inclusion
• Common Cultural Heritage
Common Obstacles Future Opportunites
• Weak educational skills and
expertise related to ICT
• Accessibility
• Costs of technology
• Social inequality
• Unadequate infrastructures
• Weak integration of
Research/Government/Industry
among LAC and with EU
• Weak involvement of local
communities
• Further development of existing
projects and initiatives on E-
Inclusion
• More affordable mobile solutions
• Integrated Living Labs in the field
of E-Inclusion among LAC and
with the EU
• Strengthening E-learning actions
• More integrated coordination of
funding instruments
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E-Health Joint Matrix
Common Challenges Synergies & Complementarities
• Increase quality of health services
• Improve access to health services
• Reach vulnerable groups
• Overcome peripherality of rural
zones
• Existence of funded initiatives at
Regional level and within
cooperation projects with the EU in
the telemedicine sector and on
public policies for E-Health
services
• Similiarities among LAC and with
the EU in many typical problems
related to health
Common Obstacles Future Opportunites
• Access to health services in rural
areas
• Lack of coordination among
Academia/Government/Industry
• Accessibility
• Costs of technology
• Social inequality
• Unadequate infrastructures
• Improve access to health services
though telemedicine
• Further development of existing
projects and initiatives on E-Health
at LAC and EU level
• Search for a better integration of
Academia/Government/Industry
4.7. LA Regional Integration
In the effort of fostering synergies with other cooperating LA Countries, the FORESTA
Project has supported policy dialogue and networking schemes in particular with other LAC
countries, Costa Rica and Uruguay in particular. Costa Rica has been represented during the
Conference in Chile13
, and has participated in the debates on policy dialogue between EU and
LAC, thus developing synergies with actions carried out at Regional level though the
EULARINET project, whose goal is to strengthen bi-regional dialogue on S&T between EU
Member States and Latin American Partner Countries at policy, programme and institutional
(research entities) level. In such context, the Policy Dialogue forums fostered by FORESTA
have given continuity to such initiative where Costa Rica develops cooperation actions with
all of the target LAC of FORESTA, plus Uruguay.
Within FORESTA activities, Uruguay has given an additional important contribution to the
13 Through the representation of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Research, Costa
Rica
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the Regional Dialogue, notably through the participation Policy Conference in Brasilia and
the Concertation Workshop14
, including Follow-Up activities to the Conferences, as reported
here below.
4.7.1. Synergies with other cooperating LAC: Regional Cooperation with
Uruguay
Among other Cooperating LAC, Uruguay is the Country which has been mostly involved in
policy dialogue processes and Follow-Up activities.
Regional Cooperation with Uruguay, already strengthened through cooperation frameworks
such as PRO-IDEAL PLUS15
has revealed, within the dialogue fostered by FORESTA,
common paths of development such as shared priority issues among which: E-Inclusion, E-
Government, E-Health, as reported in the Uruguay Digital Agenda16
.
Uruguay is also a reference for best practices, such as the Uruguay Innova Programme17
,
which has lead to the implementation of schemes of joint cooperation with research centres,
thus representing an element of trustability for enterprises; and the One Laptop per Child –
Ceibal Plan18
which can be considered a best practice in terms of innovation, implementing
the “1 to 1” model by introducing ICT in primary public education and is beginning with the
expansion into secondary schools.
Although not directly involved in FORESTA project activities and Conferences, Uruguay has
given precious contributions during the Conferences and also during the Follow Up activities,
by performing a survey aimed at identifying priority R&D&I issues, following the same
methodology as the other LA project partners. As a result, the following SWOT analysis
identifies the primary topics of interest, and the respective SWOT elements, thus indicating
which future opportunities are envisaged for an integrated LA-EU cooperation strategy.
Topic: E-Health
The connectivity of the hospitals and the computerization of medical records, reduce costs
and improve quality of care received by users.
In addition, telemedicine and regional network integration are key to medical progress in this
field
Strengths:
- Small country with low population - High level of connectivity in the country
- High level of ICT access and education
- Economic and social stability
- Very good research base in the academic
field
- For its dimensions and specific
characteristics, the country is a good
Weaknesses:
- Limited availability of experts in
specific technologies
- Small domestic market with ICT
companies with small or medium-low
availability
- Low experience in the topic
- Digital gap in ICT and medicine
between the interior and the capital
14 Through the representation of AGESIC is the , the Uruguayan Agency for the Development of E-
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http://www.pro-ideal.eu/uruguay 16
http://www.agesic.gub.uy/innovaportal/file/1443/1/agesic_agendadigital_2011_2015_ff.pdf 17
http://www.uruguayinnova.org.uy/ 18
http://www.ceibal.edu.uy
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scenario to implement pilot projects
- Limited budget
Opportunities:
- Regional economic growth
- Accessible technology costs and time
- Technological advances
- Possibility of research agreements with
countries in the region with experience
in the field
- Country recognized worldwide for
quality in ICT and education
Threats:
- Possible impact of global crisis in the
country and the region
- Limited technical and financial support
from countries with experience due to
the crisis
Topic: E --Government - Quality of Life Citizen
In regard to ICT this theme consists of the following:
Procedures and Services Online: Interoperability, Electronic Signature, PKI, etc.
Unique Point of Contact: Citizens see the state as a unit through focused single points
(citizens, foreign trade, security and housing)
Electronic Dossier System across the central administration with routing and tracking
Strengths:
- Small country with low population
- High level of connectivity in the country
- High level of ICT access and education
- Economic and social stability
-Technological base implemented in
production
(e-government platform, high-speed network,
PKI, legal framework)
- Successful experiences in implementing
electronic dossier systems and e-government
projects with organizations
Weaknesses:
- Small domestic market with ICT
companies with small or medium-low
availability
- Asymmetries in the public
administration
- Digital gap between different organism
- Difficult to quantify and analyze the
process in the state
- Limited budget
- Common limitations of a small country
Opportunities:
- Regional economic growth
- Accessible technology costs and time
- Technological advances
- Support of international organisms
- Country recognized worldwide for
quality in ICT and education
Threats:
- Possible impact of global crisis in the
country and the region
- Limited technical and financial support
from countries with experience due to
the crisis
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Topic: Education- E-Inclusion - ICT for Social Inclusion
In regard to ICT this theme consists of the following:
ICT for Education: CEIBAL extension at all levels of education
ICT Education: Promote ICT education at all levels and specialties (education, research and
extension)
Digital Mercosur: Uruguay's participation in the project mainly in e-commerce and education
Strengths:
- Small country with low population
- High level of connectivity in the
country
- High level of ICT access and education
- Economic and social stability
- CEIBAL as a successful project,
recognized and working
- Synergy of organizations formed by
academia, government, citizenship and
industry working in research,
development and innovation
- For the dimensions and characteristics of
the country is a good scenario to
implement pilot projects
- Country as a great tradition in access to
education with a strong public education
Weaknesses:
- Small domestic market with ICT
companies with small or medium-low
availability
- Limited budget
Opportunities:
- Regional economic growth
- Accessible technology costs and time
- Support of international organism and
other countries that want to implement
similar experiences (olpc)
- CEIBAL as a successful project
recognized globally
- Country recognized worldwide for
quality in ICT and education and
especially in Mercosur
Threats:
- Possible impact of global crisis in the
country and the region
- Limited technical and financial support
from countries with experience due to
the crisis
Topic: Internet for Everyone (universal households) (E Inclusion – Infrastructures)
“Universal access to broadband in the XXI century has the same importance to growth and
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Strengths:
- Small country with low population and
geographically accessible
- High level of connectivity in the country
- High level of ICT access and education
- Economic and social stability
- Universal service recently launched as a
policy for broadband access in mass
oriented to the lower socio-economic
sectors
Weaknesses:
- Small domestic market with ICT
companies with small or medium-low
availability
- The cost of broadband connection is still
high
Opportunities:
- Regional economic growth
- Accessible technology costs and time
- Technological advances
- Support of international organisms
Threats:
- Possible impact of global crisis in the
country and the region
By matching such analysis with the Joint Matrix performed, strong communalities and future
joint opportunities can be identified, as for instance in the field of E-Health and E-Inclusion.
A common factor is the Regional economic growth and the pervasive advancement of ICT
applied to such target fields, combined to greater accessibility in terms of costs, the growing
professionalization in this field, the common need of more investments and the general threat
of the global crisis. A best practice can be seen in the existing synergy among academia,
government, citizenship and industry in the field of research, development and innovation,
thus potentially enriching Regional cooperation perspectives in the joint development of such
synergies, as well as deepening the common direction on Innovation perspectives in the
prioritised aspects of cooperation.
4.8. Policy Dialogue Council
The Policy Dialogue Council is an independent Latin America Council of experts, with the
objective of harmonizing Latin American ICT research policies and instruments with special
attention to the EU-LatAm cooperation practices.
The existence of the Council is in itself an element of continuity which can potentially
produce its effects after the life of the project. Being an innovative dialogue forum among
independent experts in the target cooperation sectors, its networking actions can be synergic
to the new cooperation schemes fostered by FORESTA Follow Up actions.
Following the Policy Conferences, the Council has elaborated a set of key recommendations
identifying common R&D priorities, opportunities and challenges, with the overall scope of
strengthening and supporting the ICT policy dialogue between Europe and Latin America in
the ICT domain.
The technology research trends which have received a high relevance ranking are consistent
with the analysis performed within Priority Topics during and after the Policy conferences. In
fact, such trends cover the following themes: software engineering, cloud computing, mobile
and ubiquitous computing, grid computing, ITS, gaming, Hybrid broadband broadcast, ETPs.
Among the Societal Challenges which have been identified, the same consistency can be
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observed, thus covering the following themes: e-Inclusion, wellbeing, enhanced learning, e-
Health, e-Government, Environmental protection, energy efficiency, Green ICT, Security and
prevention systems.
In the effort of summarising the topics in three major blocks, as for the previous common
Priorities identified and analysed, within follow up activities, the relevant strategic
recommendations of the Policy Dialogue Council, among others, can be synthesised as
follows:
Future Internet:
software engineering is one of the fields where Latin America competences can play a
significant role in the global scene, at the same level of India and China, with the
priorities:
o new services and applications based on cloud computing are of highest
priority
o web services infrastructures, particularly on on-demand software;
o open source applications;
o software for transport and automotive industry;
Latin America may act as an important European partner in Grid Computing, massive
data processing and e-science, playing also a role as a market provider; mobile and
ubiquitous computing fields are considered common ICT research priorities by all
Latin America countries.
the concept of the national or multinational technology platforms is one of the most
valid mechanism to set and develop strategic research agendas, as it groups all
stakeholders in the research domain and is the easiest mechanism to ensure permanent
update o the research trends.
recommends that the research topics associated to Intelligent Transportation Systems
(ITS) be considered as priorities for further cooperation between Europe and Latin
America
E-Inclusion:
ICT for enhanced learning keeps on being one of the most relevant priorities for the
development of Latin America countries.
E-inclusion and wellbeing is one of the main domains where Latin America
contribution may be more relevant, defining a set of efficient solutions of global
impact.
E-Health:
The Policy Dialogue Council considers that ICT research for Health priority is still
relevant but would refocus it on Research for the immersive use of ICT in the Health
sector.
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5. FORESTA CONCERTATION WORKSHOP
FOLLOW-UP
5.1. Mapping of LAC National Funding Instruments for Mutual
Priority Topics
On the basis of the outputs of the Concertation workshop, for each target Country, a survey
has been carried out in order to identify which are the Themes of Interest and Priorities,
identifying for each of them, several technologies priorities and market segments.
Among those themes which have received a high priority score, the following Mapping shall
identify which are the communalities, and which are the Funding Instruments at National
level which can support such schemes, according to national policies, strategies and funding,
implemented at Institutional level and though Funding Agencies.
Mutual Priority Themes have been identified by matching the Priorities highlighted within the
Policy Conferences and the survey on Interest Themes carried out during the Concertation
Workshop.
Communalities which have emerged from the five Policy Conferences have lead to the
identification of three Joint Priority Themes which are: Future Internet, E-Inclusion and
E-Health, for such topics, mapping of National funds have been performed for each country,
in the effort of increasing the visibility and possible synergies of funding instruments at all
leves: National, Regional, International.
The survey conducted within the Concertation Workshop, has covered the following Interest
Themes:
APPLICATIONS
TECHNOLOGIES
A) FUTURE INTERNET
A.1 Internet of Things (IoT)
A.2 Internet of Services(IoS)
A.3 Living Labs
B) CLOUD COMPUTING
B.1 Infrastructure as a Service
B.2 Software as a Service
C) TRUSTED NETWORK
c.1 Privacy
C.2 Security
D) E-INFRASTRUCTURE
D.1 Optical Fibber
D.2 Mobile Broadband Access
D.3 Broadband Access
D.4 Satellite Communications
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E) NETWORKED CONTROL
E.1 Embedded Systems
E.2 Air Traffic Control
F) SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY
F.1 Open Software
F.2 Interoperability
G) DIGITAL CONTENT AND VIEDOGAMES
F.1 Video games
F.2 Applications
F.3 Virtual reality
Within these Themes, target LAC have indicated the level of priority: + low priority, ++
medium priority, +++ high priority or NA (Not Applicable), for the following Cooperation
Areas: Energy, Health, Environment, Smart Cities and Equality.
The following Tables match the results of the two surveys carried out within Policy
Conferences and the Concertation Workshop, identifying within the Mutual Priority Themes,
the Technologies and Applications which have received high priority score, on an average
basis among LAC, evidenced in the following blue-filled boxes. Within each box, the
common high priority topics are analyzed, in the following sections, by highlighting, for each
Target LAC, which National Funding instruments are available, including links or references
to such funding schemes, if available:
JOINT PRIORITY THEMES:
FUTURE INTERNET E-INCLUSION E-HEALTH
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET LAC
FUTURE INTERNET NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
E-Health Equality Smart Cities
Internet of Things (IoT)
Internet of Services (IoS)
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access
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Broadband Access
Satellite Communications
E-HEALTH NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET
LAC
Trusted Services
Privacy
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access
EQUALITY/
SOCIAL INCLUSION
NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET
LAC
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access
ENVIRONMENT NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET
LAC
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access
5.1.1. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority
Themes - Colombia
The following support instruments, respectively marked as a), b), c), d), in the tables here
below, stand for:
a) FONTIC (ICT Fund) is a Special Administrative Unit attached to the ICT Ministry,
which funds plans, programs and projects in order to facilitate the universal access
and services. According with the Law 1341, 2009, “the ICT Law”, the ICT Ministry
has to support the development of the E-health in the country with FONTIC
resources.
http://www.crcom.gov.co/?idcategoria=41717
b) Francisco Jose de Caldas Fund, is a tool from COLCIENCIAS (Administrative
Department of Science, Technology and Innovation), for creating more transparency
and efficiency in the use of resources for S&T&I, in order to attract investment of
governmental organizations at national or territorial level, the business sector or the
international community.
http://www.colciencias.gov.co/sites/default/files/upload/documents/ley1286-
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c) Law 1369 2009, “the Postal Law” in its Article 49 allocates resources for R&D&I
(at least 1% per year) from the FONTIC to funding activities, programs and projects
of the ICT sector.
http://www.crcom.gov.co/?idcategoria=41718#
d) The General System of Royalties comprises the resources that represent a significant
percentage of the national government transfers made to municipalities to finance
investment programs. In June 2011, the Colombian National Government approved
the new project of royalties, whereby it was possible to modify the previous royalty
scheme with the aim to strengthen the technical capacity to provide comprehensive
and effective support to local authorities in the preparation of investment projects and
the use and proper management of these valuable resources. The new proposal is to
create in Colombia a productive model based on knowledge and research. According
to the new framework, 10% of the resources from royalties will be allocate in science
and technology (around of 544 million of dollars per year).
http://www.colciencias.gov.co/noticias/regal-para-la-ciencia-tecnolog-e-
innovaci-n-camino-la-prosperidad-regional
FUTURE INTERNET NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
E-Health Equality Smart Cities
Internet of Things (IoT) a), b), c), d).
Internet of Services (IoS) a), b), c), d)
a), b), c), d).
E-INFRASTRUCTURE
Mobile Broadband Access
a), b), c), d)
Broadband Access a), b), c), d).
Satellite Communications
a), b), c) , d)
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E-HEALTH NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
Trusted Services
Privacy a), b), c), d).
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access a), b), c), d).
EQUALITY/
SOCIAL INCLUSION
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS
IN THE TARGET LAC
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access a), b), c), d).
ENVIRONMENT NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS
IN THE TARGET LAC
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access a), b), c), d).
5.1.2. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority
Themes - Chile
JOINT PRIORITY THEMES:
FUTURE INTERNET E-INCLUSION E-HEALTH
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET LAC
CONICYT (National
Commission of Scientific
and Technological
Research):
CONICYT (National
Commission of Scientific and
Technological Research):
(http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pro
CONICYT (National
Commission of Scientific
and Technological
Research):
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 43 / 67 EFB
(http://www.conicyt.cl/573/p
ropertyname-530.html)
Fondo Nacional de
Desarrollo Científico y
Tecnológico (Fondecyt)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pr
opertyvalue-1750.html
http://www.fondecyt.cl
Programa Regional de
Desarrollo Científico y
Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pr
opertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al
Desarrollo Científico y
Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pr
opertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
Programa de Investigación
Asociativa (PIA)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pr
opertyvalue-75181.html
http://pia.conicyt.cl
Fondo de Centros de
Excelencia en Investigación
(Fondap)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pr
opertyvalue-1753.html
CORFO (Chilean Economic
Development Agency):
(http://www.corfo.cl)
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite
_det_20110516171926.aspx
pertyname-530.html)
Programa Regional de
Desarrollo Científico y
Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pro
pertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al
Desarrollo Científico y
Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pro
pertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
Programa de Investigación
Asociativa (PIA)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pro
pertyvalue-75181.html
http://pia.conicyt.cl
Fondo de Centros de
Excelencia en Investigación
(Fondap)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/pro
pertyvalue-1753.html
CORFO (Chilean Economic
Development Agency):
(http://www.corfo.cl)
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_d
et_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_d
et_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la
Inversión en Investigación y
Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_
apoyo/programas/incentivo_tri
butario_a_la_inversion_privad
a_en_investigacion_y_desarrol
(http://www.conicyt.cl/573/
propertyname-530.html)
Fondo Nacional de
Desarrollo Científico y
Tecnológico (Fondecyt)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/
propertyvalue-1750.html
http://www.fondecyt.cl
Programa Regional de
Desarrollo Científico y
Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/
propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al
Desarrollo Científico y
Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/
propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
Fondo de Centros de
Excelencia en Investigación
(Fondap)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/
propertyvalue-1753.html
El Fondo Nacional de
Investigación y Desarrollo
en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/
propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO (Chilean
Economic Development
Agency):
(http://www.corfo.cl)
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensit
e_det_20110516171926.asp
x
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 44 / 67 EFB
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite
_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la
Inversión en Investigación y
Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_d
e_apoyo/programas/incentiv
o_tributario_a_la_inversion_
privada_en_investigacion_y
_desarrollo
Financiamiento basal
transitorio para Consorcios
Tecnológicos
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_d
e_apoyo/programas/financia
miento_basal_transitorio_par
a_consorcios_tecnologicos
FIA (Fundación para la
Innovación Agraria):
http://www.fia.cl/
Cofinanciación de Proyectos
de Innovación Agraria
http://www.fia.cl/Liacutenea
sdeTrabajo/tabid/58/Default.
aspx
lo
FIA (Fundación para la
Innovación Agraria):
http://www.fia.cl/
Cofinanciación de Proyectos
de Innovación Agraria
http://www.fia.cl/Liacuteneasd
eTrabajo/tabid/58/Default.aspx
SUBTEL (Subsecretaría de
Telecomunicaciones):
http://www.subtel.gob.cl
Fondo de Desarrollo de las
Telecomunicaciones
http://www.subtel.gob.cl/pront
us_subtel/site/artic/20090806/
pags/20090806105001.html
http://www.corfo.cl/opensit
e_det_20110516174638.asp
x
Incentivo Tributario a la
Inversión en Investigación
y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_
de_apoyo/programas/incent
ivo_tributario_a_la_inversi
on_privada_en_investigaci
on_y_desarrollo
FUTURE
INTERNET
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET LAC
E-Health
Internet of
Things (IoT)
CONICYT:
Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondecyt)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1750.html
http://www.fondecyt.cl
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 45 / 67 EFB
Fondo de Centros de Excelencia en Investigación (Fondap)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1753.html
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario_a_la
_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
E-Health
Internet of
Services (IoS)
CONICYT:
Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondecyt)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1750.html
http://www.fondecyt.cl
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
Fondo de Centros de Excelencia en Investigación (Fondap)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1753.html
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 46 / 67 EFB
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario_a_la
_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
Equality
CONICYT:
Fondo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondecyt)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1750.html
http://www.fondecyt.cl
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
Fondo de Centros de Excelencia en Investigación (Fondap)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1753.html
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario_a_la
_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
FIA
Cofinanciación de Proyectos de Innovación Agraria
http://www.fia.cl/LiacuteneasdeTrabajo/tabid/58/Default.aspx
E-Infrastructure Smart Cities
Mobile
Broadband
Access
SUBTEL
Fondo de Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 47 / 67 EFB
http://www.subtel.gob.cl/prontus_subtel/site/artic/20090806/pags/200908
06105001.html
CONICYT:
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario_a_la
_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
FIA
Cofinanciación de Proyectos de Innovación Agraria
http://www.fia.cl/LiacuteneasdeTrabajo/tabid/58/Default.aspx
Broadband
Access
SUBTEL
Fondo de Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones
http://www.subtel.gob.cl/prontus_subtel/site/artic/20090806/pags/200908
06105001.html
CONICYT:
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 48 / 67 EFB
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario_a_la
_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
FIA
Cofinanciación de Proyectos de Innovación Agraria
http://www.fia.cl/LiacuteneasdeTrabajo/tabid/58/Default.aspx
Satellite
Communication
s
SUBTEL
Fondo de Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones
http://www.subtel.gob.cl/prontus_subtel/site/artic/20090806/pags/200908
06105001.html
CONICYT:
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario_a_la
_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
FIA
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 49 / 67 EFB
Cofinanciación de Proyectos de Innovación Agraria
http://www.fia.cl/LiacuteneasdeTrabajo/tabid/58/Default.aspx
E-HEALTH NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET
LAC
Trusted Services
Privacy SUBTEL
Fondo de Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones
http://www.subtel.gob.cl/prontus_subtel/site/artic/20090806/pags/200
90806105001.html
CONICYT:
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario
_a_la_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband
Access
SUBTEL
Fondo de Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones
http://www.subtel.gob.cl/prontus_subtel/site/artic/20090806/pags/200
90806105001.html
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 50 / 67 EFB
CONICYT:
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario
_a_la_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
EQUALITY/
SOCIAL
INCLUSION
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET
LAC
E-Infrastructure SUBTEL
Fondo de Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones
http://www.subtel.gob.cl/prontus_subtel/site/artic/20090806/pags/200
90806105001.html
CONICYT:
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 51 / 67 EFB
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario
_a_la_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
FIA
Cofinanciación de Proyectos de Innovación Agraria
http://www.fia.cl/LiacuteneasdeTrabajo/tabid/58/Default.asp
x
Mobile Broadband
Access
SUBTEL
Fondo de Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones
http://www.subtel.gob.cl/prontus_subtel/site/artic/20090806/pags/200
90806105001.html
CONICYT:
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario
_a_la_inversion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
FIA
Cofinanciación de Proyectos de Innovación Agraria
http://www.fia.cl/LiacuteneasdeTrabajo/tabid/58/Default.aspx
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 52 / 67 EFB
ENVIRON
MENT
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET LAC
E-
Infrastructu
re
Mobile
Broadband
Access
SUBTEL
Fondo de Desarrollo de las Telecomunicaciones
http://www.subtel.gob.cl/prontus_subtel/site/artic/20090806/pags/2009080610
5001.html
CONICYT:
Programa Regional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (FIC R)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1763.html
Fondo de Fomento al Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Fondef)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1751.html
http://www.fondef.cl
El Fondo Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo en Salud, (FONIS)
http://www.conicyt.cl/573/propertyvalue-1752.html
CORFO
Programa de I+D Aplicada
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516171926.aspx
http://www.corfo.cl/opensite_det_20110516174638.aspx
Incentivo Tributario a la Inversión en Investigación y Desarrollo
http://www.corfo.cl/lineas_de_apoyo/programas/incentivo_tributario_a_la_inv
ersion_privada_en_investigacion_y_desarrollo
5.1.3. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority
Themes – Argentina
Argentina has no specific funding instruments for the topics identified. Nevertheless, in terms
of general funding schemes which support the identified mutual priority topics and themes of
interest, several relevant initiatives can be highlighted:
FUTURE INTERNET E-INCLUSION E-HEALTH
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET LAC
a) TIC Scholarships -
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 53 / 67 EFB
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=62
b) Exporta Credits (FONSOFT) -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=32
c) Entrepreneurs FONSOFT -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=24
d) ANR FONSOFT Training -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=3
e) Scientific and Technologic Research Projects (PICT) -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=30
f) Oriented Scientific and Technologic Research Projects (PICT-O) -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=13
g) Sectorial Funds -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=14
h) Joint International Research Projects -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=18
i) Infrastructure Federal Plan for Science and Technology -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=64
j) Research & Development Projects (PID) -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=33
k) Technologic Platforms Projects -
http://www.mincyt.gov.ar/financiamiento/financiamiento_detalle.php?id=37
FUTURE INTERNET NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
E-Health Equality Smart Cities
Internet of Things (IoT) a) through k)
Internet of Services (IoS) a) through k) a) through k)
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access a) through k)
Broadband Access a) through k)
Satellite Communications a) through k)
E-HEALTH NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET
LAC
Trusted Services
Privacy a) through k)
E-Infrastructure
FORESTA
Fostering the Research Dimension of Science and Technology Agreements
Project n° 248676
D2.8 – Report on Follow-Up Activities 54 / 67 EFB
Mobile Broadband Access a) through k)
EQUALITY/
SOCIAL INCLUSION
NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET
LAC
E-INFRASTRUCTURE
Mobile Broadband Access a) through k)
ENVIRONMENT NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET
LAC
E-INFRASTRUCTURE
Mobile Broadband Access a) through k)
Furthermore, the Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation (MINCYT) has
identified several strategic/priority areas that match with priority topics identified, topics, as,
among others, E-Government, E-Education, E-Infrastructures, and carries out support actions
in such fields.
For more details:
• http://www.agencia.gov.ar/spip.php?id_article=484&page=boucle_articulo
And specially the Strategic Areas Program (PAE)
• http://www.agencia.gov.ar/spip.php?article27
• http://www.agencia.gov.ar/spip.php?article28
FONCyT - http://www.agencia.gov.ar/spip.php?article28
5.1.4. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority
Themes - Mexico
JOINT PRIORITY THEMES:
FUTURE
INTERNET
E-INCLUSION E-HEALTH
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET LAC
a) Sectoral Fund for Research in Health and
Social Security SSA/IMSS/ISSSTE-
CONACYT
More Information:
http://www.conacyt.gob.mx/fondos/FondosSect
oriales/SSA/Paginas/SSA_ConvocatoriaAbierta.
aspx
b) Prosoft. Is a program from Economy
Ministry
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More Information:
http://www.prosoft.economia.gob.mx/ace
rcade.htm
c) Research Call for Basic Science SEP-
CONACYT
More Information:
http://www.conacyt.gob.mx/fondos/Fond
osSectoriales/SEP/Paginas/Index_SEP-
CONACYT.aspx
d) Sectorial Funds for Research for
education SEP/SEMS-UPEPE-
INEE/CONACYT
More Information:
http://www.conacyt.gob.mx/fondos/Fond
osSectoriales/SEP/SEP-SEMS-UPEPE-
INEE-CONACYT/Paginas/default.aspx
FUTURE INTERNET
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
E-Health Equality Smart Cities
Internet of Things (IoT) a)
Internet of Services (IoS) a) b), c), d)
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access b), c), d)
Broadband Access b), c), d)
Satellite Communications b), c), d)
E-HEALTH NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
Trusted Services
Privacy a)
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Mobile Broadband Access b), c), d)
EQUALITY/
SOCIAL INCLUSION
NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access b), c), d)
ENVIRONMENT NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access b), c), d)
The following Instruments support Research, Technology Development and Innovation
(regularly with a bottom-up approach) with Mexican entities of the National R&I system:
FONDO SECTORIAL DE INVESTIGACIÓN PARA LA EDUCACIÓN SEP –
CONACYT
o http://www.conacyt.gob.mx/fondos/FondosSectoriales/SEP/Paginas/default.a
spx
FONDOS MIXTOS
o http://www.conacyt.gob.mx/fondos/FondosMixtos/Paginas/default.aspx
FONDO NUEVO PARA CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGÍA
o http://www.conacyt.gob.mx/fondos/institucionales/Tecnologia/FONCYT/Pag
inas/default.aspx
PROGRAMAS DE ESTÍMULO PARA LA INNOVACIÓN
o http://www.conacyt.gob.mx/tecnologica/estimulo/Paginas/default.aspx
SUBPROGRAMA DE COOPERACIÓN EN INVESTIGACIÓN, DESARROLLO E
INNOVACIÓN TECNOLÓGICA INTERNACIONAL
o http://www.conacyt.gob.mx/CooperacionTecnologicaBilateral/Paginas/defaul
t.aspx
FONDO DE INNOVACIÓN TECNOLÓGICA SECRETARÍA DE ECONOMÍA –
CONACYT
o http://www.conacyt.gob.mx/fondos/FondosSectoriales/ECONOMIA/Paginas/
default.aspx
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5.1.5. Matrix: National Funding Instruments for Joint Priority
Themes – Brazil
FUTURE INTERNET E-INCLUSION E-HEALTH
NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET LAC
EU-BRAZIL 2nd
Joint
Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly for
scholarship);
CNPq (mainly for
scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding Agencies
EU-BRAZIL 2nd
Joint
Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly for
scholarship);
CNPq (mainly for
scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding Agencies
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly for
scholarship);
CNPq (mainly for
scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding Agencies
FUTURE INTERNET NATIONAL FUNDING INSTRUMENTS IN THE TARGET
LAC
E-Health Equality Smart Cities
Internet of Things (IoT) FINEP;
CAPES (mainly
for scholarship);
CNPq (mainly
for scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
EU-BRAZIL 2nd
Joint Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly
for scholarship);
CNPq (mainly
for scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
EU-BRAZIL
2nd
Joint Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly
for
scholarship);
CNPq (mainly
for
scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
Internet of Services (IoS) FINEP;
CAPES (mainly
for scholarship);
CNPq (mainly
for scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
EU-BRAZIL 2nd
Joint Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly
for scholarship);
CNPq (mainly
for scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
EU-BRAZIL
2nd
Joint Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly
for
scholarship);
CNPq (mainly
for
scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding
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Agencies
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband
Access
FINEP;
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
FINEP;
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
FINEP;
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
Broadband Access FINEP;
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
FINEP;
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
FINEP;
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
Satellite Communications FINEP;
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
FINEP;
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
FINEP;
BNDES;
State Funding
Agencies
E-HEALTH NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
Trusted Services
Privacy EU-BRAZIL 2
nd Joint Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly for
scholarship);
CNPq (mainly for scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding Agencies
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access EU-BRAZIL 2
nd Joint Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly for
scholarship);
CNPq (mainly for scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding Agencies
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EQUALITY/
SOCIAL INCLUSION
NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access EU-BRAZIL 2
nd Joint Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly for
scholarship);
CNPq (mainly for scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding Agencies
At Mercosur Regional Level:
FOCEM Fund
ENVIRONMENT NATIONAL FUNDING
INSTRUMENTS IN THE
TARGET LAC
E-Infrastructure
Mobile Broadband Access EU-BRAZIL 2
nd Joint Call
FINEP;
CAPES (mainly for
scholarship);
CNPq (mainly for scholarship);
BNDES;
State Funding Agencies
Related links:
FOCEM Fondo de Convergencia Estructural del MERCOSUR –
http://www.mercosur.int/t_generic.jsp?contentid=385&site=1&channel
Federal and State Government Funding Instruments in ICT:
CNPq - Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico:
o http://www.cnpq.br/
FINEP – Financiadora de Estudos e Projetos:
o http://www.finep.gov.br/
CAPES - Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
o http://www.capes.gov.br/
BNDES – Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento
o http://www.bndes.gov.br/
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o Programa Ciencias sem Fronteiras : http://www.cienciasemfronteiras.cnpq.br:
The Federal Government in Brazil, through CNpq and CAPES, started the
mobility program, called CSF: Ciências Sem Fronteiras, whose aim is
overcoming boundaries in scientific research and internationalising Brazilian
researchers’ skills. The fields which apply are: Engineering and other
technological areas; Pure and Natural Sciences (e.g. Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry); Health and Biomedical Sciences; Information and
Communication Technologies (ICTs); Aerospace; Pharmaceuticals;
Sustainable Agricultural Production; Oil, Gas and Coal; Renewable Energy;
Minerals; Biotechnology; Nanotechnology and New Materials; Technology
of prevent ion and remediation of natural disasters; Biodiversity and
Bioprospection; Marine Sciences; Creative industry; New technologies in
constructive engineering; Capacity building for technological personnel.
Starting from November 2011, to 2014, 100.000 overseas scholarships will
be awarded to Brazilian students by the Brazilian Government and
cooperating countries such as the United Kingdom and Germany, in 2012,
and also the United States, France, Italy and Canada.
Additional Funding Schemes and References:
Many programmes and financing schemes are also implemented within broader ministerial
policies, within each of the relevant Ministries, including:
Government Programs for Supporting IT R&D: hardware, software and semiconductors
1) Federal incentives for R&D
Lei de Informática (IT Law) - Reduction on IPI (tax over industrialized products) for
IT products
Lei de Inovação (Innovation Law): provides incentives for scientific and
technological research. Main incentives are referred to: Cooperation involving
enterprises and R&D institutions; Regulation of public ICT participation in
cooperation projects with definition of intellectual property and technology transfer;
Stimulation of innovation in enterprises.
Lei do Bem (Good Law): Tax incentives for enterprises which invest in R&D
projects.
Lei Rouanet de Pesquisa (Rouanet Law): Tax reduction for Research.
Subvenção Econômica (Economic Subvention): Governmental funding for private
enterprises :
PADIS (Programa de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Tecnológico da Indústria de
Semicondutores): Reduction of taxes for enterprises that make investments on R&D
for electronics semiconductors and displays;
PATVD: (Programa de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Tecnológico da Indústria de
Equipamentos para TV Digital): Reduction of taxes for enterprises that make
investments on R&D for digital TV equipment.
Plano Brasil Maior (Greater Brazil Plan): This program launched in August, 2011 to
increase the competitiveness of Brazilian industries under the motto through
Innovation2)
Moreover, Funding for R&D&I is supported by:
BNDES (Brazilian Development Bank)
FINEP
o Inova Brasil Program
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o Subvenção Econômica Program
o FUNTTEL
Private funds (Venture Capital)
3) Fellowships for R&D&I
CNPq and Capes
Within CNPq: Programa Ciencias sem Fronteiras
State Funding Agencies:
A wide range of programmes and financing schemes are also implemented though numerous
State Funding Agencies which implement programmes and issue periodic calls on themes
related to R&D&I. These Agencies, are, among others:
- FAPESP - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
- FAEPRJ - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Rio de Janeiro
- FACEPE - Fundação de Amparo à Ciência e Tecnologia do Estado de Pernambuco
- PAPESB - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado da Bahia
- FAPES – Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado Espírito Santo
- FAPITEC - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e a Innovação Tecnológica do Estado
de Sergipe
- FAPEG - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Goiás
- FAPEAL - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Alagoas
- FAPEAM - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Amazonas
- FAPESC - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Santa Catarina
- FAPEMIG - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais
- FUNCAP/CE - Fundação Cearense de Amparo à Pesquisa
- FAPDF - Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa do Distrito Federal
- FAPESPA: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Pará
- FAPERGS - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul
- FAPESQ - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado da Paraíba
- FUNDECT – Fundação de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento do Ensino, Ciência e
Tecnologia do Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul
- FAPEMAT – Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Mato Grosso
- FUNAPE - Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa
Related links:
o FAPESP: http://www.fapesp.br
o FAEPRJ: http://www.faperj.br
o FACEPE: http://www.facepe.br
o FAPES: http://www.fapes.es.gov.br
o FAPESB: http://www.fapesb.ba.gov.br
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o FAPITEC: http://www.fapitec.se.gov.br
o FAPEG: http://www.fapeg.go.gov.br
o FAPEAL: http://www.fapeal.br
o FAPEMIG: http://www.fapemig.br
o FUNCAP/CE: http://www.funcap.ce.gov.br/
o FAPDF: http://www.fap.df.gov.br
o FAPESPA: http://www.fapespa.pa.gov.br/
o FAPERGS: http://www.fapergs.rs.gov.br/
o FAPESQ - http://fapesq.rpp.br/web/
o FUNDECT - http://fundect.ledes.net/
o FAPEMAT : http://www.fapemat.mt.gov.br/
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6. CONFERENCE IN BRUSSELS FOLLOW-UP The Brussels Conference ‘Fostering EU-Latin America ICT Policy Dialogue
19’ has taken
place on the 28th and 29
th of November 2001, and successfully concluded the cycle of Policy
Dialogue forums organised within the FORESTA Project. The conference gathered about 150
participants of high profile, including key decision-makers at EU and LA level, academia,
industry. The conference was able to bring to the attention of European ICT stakeholders
strong messages for cooperation and technological maturity expressed by the LA delegations,
as well as the results of the different policy structures, mechanisms and initiatives enhancing
EU-LA cooperation that are enacted through FP7. The intensive works and debates of the two
days events concluded in the prestigious framework of the European Parliament, thus sealing
the strong policy messages on S&T EU-LA cooperation.
6.1. Follow Up actions within the FORESTA Closing Event in
Brussels
The direction of the policy dialogue and networking actions which have been carried out
during the Conference has lead to the common will of developing jointly innovation projects
and deepening the mutual technological benefits of EU-LA cooperation in the field of ICT.
The impact of the Brussels Conference was maximized by the presence of a vast and notable
level of participants and also by the synergies with other FP7 projects which have cooperated
and supported FORESTA, either in past or possibly future initiatives: EULARINET, PRO-
IDEAL PLUS, FIRST, AMERICAS, ENLACE. In this sense, FORESTA has acted as a
catalyzer of the respective inputs of such projects, with consequent impact which has
concerned a wide range of stakeholders. Such critical mass has allowed to sum the achieved
targets of the respective projects that are ending, and also to give continuity to policy dialogue
within projects that are beginning, such as AMERICAS. The common aspects related to
policy dialogue have been assessed and synergies have been found, thus widening the impact
of the conference thanks to the vast range of stakeholders that have been embraced. This
pioneering vision intended to integrate complementary projects, including initiatives
promoted both by DG Information Society and Media and DG Research and Innovation,
having the shared aim of strengthening EU-LA cooperation in the field of ICT Research. The
final output of the Conference, synthesized in the “Joint Declaration”, is the meeting point of
this convergence effort. One important message is the positive momentum that EU-LA
cooperation is now facing: the existence of many cooperation actions within ERANETS,
BILATS, INCONETS, ACCESS4EU, etc, prove that networking is now happening and such
critical mass lays a fertile ground for new and complementary new activities. In such context,
Follow Up actions are aimed at strengthening such momentum by supporting these
networking schemes with the objective of generating new initiatives in the scope of continuity
of policy dialogue.
In terms of lessons learned which should guide Follow Up actions and future cooperation
scenarios and in the scope of individuating the next steps for innovation actions, some crucial
elements have emerged from the rich debates developed during the intensive works of the two
days. An interesting view which could guide future cooperation is the bottom-up vision
followed, for instance, by the Iberoeka programme, where proposals and actions follow a
market oriented approach and lead to technology transfer from academia to the market. More
in general, a decentralization process seems to be a suitable way to deepen cooperation, thus
remaining close to local demands, given the vastness, diversity and complexity of the
cooperation area. Another element which deserves greater attention is the common need of
major trust, transparency, empowerment and reciprocity, as opposed to the current status of
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high bureaucracy, low visibility and transparency that most often characterizes the
management and implementation of cooperation programmes at all levels. Another common
need that is highly felt is a greater networking and training action in a multilevel perspective,
thus embracing research, enterprises and governance environments.
Moreover, with reference to enterprises, SMEs, in particular, there is a shared vision of
enhancing their involvement in such cooperation and dialogue processes, in the scope of
increasing the impact of the existing Programmes and financing tools, thanks to the multiplier
effect of that SMEs are capable of producing on the market, thus widening the impact of the
actions carried out, especially in large countries such as Brazil. Other major issues to be
deepened are the need to increase investments in innovation, infrastructures and support valid
cooperation tools such as the technology platforms. Interesting synergies could be created
also though a major integration with schemes such as EEN – European Enterprise Network20
,
or with other FP7 initiatives in support of SMEs, as for the ABEST Project, the Argentine
Bureau for Enhancing Cooperation with the European Community in Science, Technology
and Innovation, whose actions are aimed at supporting Researchers, Research Institutions and
SMEs to make a better use of present and future programmes and tools, coordinating this
participation with other Latin American countries that have cooperation agreements with the
European Union in science and technology (Brazil, Mexico and Chile).
In such framework, key elements for future funding schemes have been identified and
deepened and lead to the need of increasing the issue of coordinated calls, or joint calls on
bilateral level, in the spirit of reciprocity as for joint twinnings and should seek for other ways
for funding innovative joint initiatives. Another important message that has been delivered in
such dialogue scenario is the great potential that EU-LA cooperation is proving to have, and
the challenge of being creative in fostering new and innovative solutions.
Within the wide range of cooperation schemes presented throughout the conference, most of
them prove to be focused on capacity building and enabling, and not enough on cooperative
research, for such reason this appears to be a crucial element to be enhanced, together with the
effort of making better use of national funding, which most often is not sufficiently exploited
and is still scarcely integrated with international cooperation programmes and funding
schemes. A more synergic approach could also lead to a major optimization of results
achieved within FP7 funded initiatives.
Within Conference activities, Latin-American delegations throughout the region presented a
brilliant and dynamic showcase of ideas, project presentations, and success stories of ICT and
research in front of European research and industry stakeholders, European Commission
officers and Members of the European Parliament. Such presentations have generated within
the numerous involved stakeholders, future visions of enhanced cooperation in the various
sectoral fields covered by the showcases.
In terms of innovative ideas for future cooperation scenarios, three showcases of innovative
project ideas have been presented, demonstrating the commitment of LA researches to find
partners and develop cooperation actions with the EU. Such proposals, to be presented within
ongoing open FP7 calls and originated by the LA scientific community21
:
6.1.1. Joint Declaration: Continuity of Policy Dialogue
20
http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm 21
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The “Joint Declaration to Strengthen the EU-LAC Cooperation in ICT, Research,
Development and Innovation”22
, has been presented for the first time during the Conference
in Brussels and summarises the policy dialogue efforts carried out within the past few years
for reinforcing, though a large number of relevant initiatives, the EU-LAC cooperation in
science and technology, with a particular focus on ICT. The Declaration lays its basis on the
results of studies, activities, meetings and discussion brought forward by stakeholders
partnered in a number of project initiatives. This process has lead to the identification of
common obstacles, challenges, synergies and future opportunities for an enhanced and more
integrated cooperation, and represents a starting point for continuity and sustainability of
future cooperation schemes. In such context, the Follow Up actions carried out are perfectly
integrated in the perspective adopted in the Joint Declaration, in terms of priorities identified
and possible pathways for future cooperation scenarios.
In order to give continuity and consistency to the Policy Dialogue process, the Declaration
recommends the creation of a Strategic EU-LA Body, responsible of dealing issues related to
innovation agendas and roadmaps on the basis of which ICT R+D+I cooperation is
implemented between the two regions. Moreover, the Declaration indicates Innovation Areas
and Tools for their implementation, thus designing a picture of continuity in existing
cooperation schemes.
In Brussels, the Joint Declaration has been launched, and all stakeholders active in ICT
international cooperation for R&D+i between Europe and Latin America have been
subsequently invited to support and/or give their contributions based on their specific
experience and interest, thus transforming this document in an ongoing basis for continuing
the policy dialogue fostered by FORESTA.
The Joint Declaration, in its contents, matches the ideas that are developed within policy
directives, and tuned with the orientations of Horizon 2020, and indicates possible ways on
how to continue the dialogue.
The Joint Declaration does not lie within the timeframe of the FORESTA Project, for this
reason it can be considered itself as a summary of Follow Up actions, because it becomes the
“forum” for continuing the dialogue. Being the Joint Declaration is an evolving document, it
can allow the involved stakeholders to keep the momentum, thus seeking at the same time for
new ways for implementing the common priorities through new financing schemes, within the
convergent issues and interests individuated during the policy dialogue initiatives and stated
in the Declaration.
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7. CONCLUSIONS
In the scope of evidencing common paths in European and National LA funding schemes,
Follow Up activities have lead to an analysis of future trends.
The existence of common priorities in policies and financing instruments proves that the
Principle of Reciprocity between EU and LA is more and more a fact, leading to initiatives
characterised by a partnership of equals. Such Reciprocity is increasing, also due to the crisis
of the European market, and the growing role of Latin America as a leading engine of global
economy. Such development and economic growth of the LA Region, and of Brazil in
particular, represents an opportunity for overcoming the crisis in Europe, and leads to greater
Reciprocity and to the intensification of cooperation schemes with the MERCOSUR area. The
result of such trend is moving from collaborative research to collaborative research and
funding.
Fragmentation among Funding Schemes appears to be a common element among the
cooperation LAC. Such scenario could be overtaken though more initiatives based on the
Governance principle, as for the ERANETs.
The study has evidenced that Reciprocity is first of all convergent in terms of Priority
Themes, thus leading to a growing Continuity between LAC and EU policy trends and
consequent funding schemes. Secondly, such reciprocity is proving to be increasing in its
variety and volumes of financing. Best practices in such directions can be individuated
particularly in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.
Another element which emerged from such comparative analysis is that the focus on
technology transfer and Innovation, in all its applications, is equally perceived as a growing
necessity, and that LA National Policies and Funding Instruments are starting to pave such
direction, although intensity in such perspective should increase, in order to face the common
global challenges in terms of R&D&I. Also in terms of Innovation, at LAC Regional level,
countries which are majorly responding to the existing demands are Brazil and Uruguay,
although such trend is visible also in the other target LAC. In such context, an important
factor for Brazil, and also for the other LAC, with less intensity, is the inversion in the trend
of the Diaspora of scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs, which are returning to their
homeland, thus impacting its innovation system. Another factor is the considerable
governmental investments made for Innovation, thus combining Policy objectives with
operational tools for their implementation. Moreover, a relevant factor that has appeared to be
crucial in future cooperation scenarios is the necessity of increasing the role and participation
of SMEs in policy dialogue and within the cooperating networks that are being created, as for
the Argentinean case. In fact, Public support for R&D+i should also be also intended as a
mechanism aimed at stimulating employment, and should therefore be more focussed on the
true creators of employment, particularly SMEs.
7.1. Future Cooperation Scenarios
The analysis of Joint Research Topics supports the definition of priorities and the definition of
possible topics for future SICAs and other calls.
In this perspective, the elaborated recommendations take into consideration the conclusions of
such research in order to support S&T research nationally and internationally, also suggesting
new areas for cooperation and funding, with the involvement of National Funding Agencies.
In this sense, the communalites which have been individuated suggest that crucial macro
topics for future cooperation schemes among the target LAC can be resumed in tree major
themes which are Future Internet, E-Inclusion and E-Health.
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Within the broad Future Internet Topic, future cooperation opportunities are considered to be:
Governmental initiatives for capacity building in ICT related matters; improvement of
infrastructures/services; enhanced cooperation among LAC/EU through new initiatives and/or
continuity of existing funded cooperation schemes; greater focus on innovation.
Within the E-Inclusion theme, future opportunities are considered to be: further development
of existing projects and initiatives on E-Inclusion; more affordable mobile solutions;
integrated Living Labs in the field of E-Inclusion among LAC and with the EU; strengthening
E-learning actions; more integrated coordination of funding instruments.
Within the E-Health theme, future opportunities are considered to be: improve access to
health services though telemedicine; further development of existing projects and initiatives
on E-Health at LAC and EU level; search for a better integration of
academia/Government/Industry.
In a general perspective, one of the common aspects that has been highlighted within the
FORESTA Policy Dialogue forums and the subsequent Follow-Up activities is the need of
greater coordination, synergy and visibility among funding mechanisms. This relates to the
necessity of achieving a greater integration of funding instruments at EU level, at LA
Regional level, and within each single LAC. In fact, the Fragmentation of initiatives still
appears to be a constraint.
In most cases, the variety and number of national funding schemes leads to fragmented
initiatives, which should increase in visibility and become synergic with related initiatives at
other National levels, or at LAC Regional level and with EU initiatives. An example of such
variety can be individuated within Brazil, where the existence of many Regional Agencies23
could be better integrated with other levels of National and International funding schemes, as
for instance within ACCESS4EU, with a second phase of the APORTA Project24
, giving
continuity to the initiatives developed in such sense with Brazil.
In such perspective, a recommendation could be the setting up of projects or
bilateral/multilateral cooperation initiatives aimed at pursuing a greater integration of funds at
all levels, for the respective mutual Priority Themes. Such approach could generate greater
continuity and capitalisation of existing initiatives and a larger impact thanks to the
convergence of funding schemes on common priorities. In this trend, the launch of the Europe
2020 strategy and the Innovation Union Flagship is expected to increase the intensity of joint
opportunities. In order to maximise such objective, the first step could be seeking for a better
integration and visibility of funding schemes within the single LAC at National level,
secondly such effort should be done at Regional level, thus leading to a more systemic and
accessible architecture of existing opportunities. In such scenario, the financing programmes,
initiatives and instruments available at EU level, could more easily act as a multiplier for
dynamics and cooperation schemes.
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