Brazil, R&D and the role of clusters
Brazil, R&D and the role of clusters
Brazil, R&D and the role of clusters
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The Action Plan is based on <strong>the</strong> fundamental principle that, as with investments in tangible goods, those<br />
concerning intangible investments such as research <strong>and</strong> development (R&D), training, education <strong>and</strong><br />
acquisition <strong>of</strong> technologies, are also <strong>of</strong> vital importance for social <strong>and</strong> economic development.<br />
Its main aim is to create conditions for <strong>Brazil</strong>ian businesses to significantly speed up <strong>the</strong> creation <strong>and</strong><br />
adoption <strong>of</strong> technological innovation so that <strong>the</strong>y can add value to <strong>the</strong>ir production <strong>and</strong> increase<br />
competitiveness. To this end, it focuses on increasing interaction between those working in <strong>the</strong> system,<br />
aiming both to broaden <strong>the</strong> national <strong>the</strong> national scientific base in terms <strong>of</strong> consolidating excellence in<br />
various areas <strong>of</strong> knowledge, as well as increasing <strong>the</strong> technological capacity <strong>of</strong> <strong>Brazil</strong>ian firms to create,<br />
acquire <strong>and</strong> turn knowledge into innovations leading to increased value added to <strong>the</strong>ir products <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong>ir entry into domestic <strong>and</strong> international markets.<br />
The main federal government bodies operating in <strong>the</strong> areas <strong>of</strong> science <strong>and</strong> technology are:<br />
MCT: Ministry <strong>of</strong> science <strong>and</strong> technology. MEC: Ministry <strong>of</strong> education. MAPA: Minsitry <strong>of</strong> agriculture,<br />
livestock <strong>and</strong> supply. MDIC: Ministry <strong>of</strong> development, industry <strong>and</strong> foreign trade. MS: Ministry <strong>of</strong> health.<br />
MME: Ministry <strong>of</strong> mining <strong>and</strong> energy. MD: Ministry <strong>of</strong> defence. MC: Minstry <strong>of</strong> communications.<br />
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