Latin America to strengthen industrial research as spur for region's economic growth

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The Hemispheric Conference on Industrial Research for Technological Innovation, held in Apr. 1995 in Vina del Mar, Chile, emphasized the need to integrate economic development with science and technology for Latin America. However, government actions and policies have generally followed traditional systems without involving economic action. The Organization of American States has spearheaded efforts to establish a linkage between science and the economy through the 'Common Market of Scientific and Technological Knowledge' program.

Analysis, Industrial research, Economic development, Industrial policy, Latin America

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S&T fuels China's economic development

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China's efforts in applying science and technology to economic development have resulted in the creation of over 27 million businesses that contribute 30% of the nation's gross domestic product. These enterprises, which provide employment for 137 million people, is the result of the country's science and technology policy that led to the establishment of 53 science parks since 1988. China has set the raising of efficiency and productivity levels as the ultimate goal of its science and technology policy.

China, Planning, Science and state, Science policy, Technology and state, Technology policy

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Economic litmus test for listed issues

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Stephen Dorrell, UK heritage secretary, aims to encourage a debate on the conservation of historic buildings and make the process more accountable. English Heritage has provided advice on building conservation for the government, but this monopoly will end with the introduction of consultation. Dorrell also aims to encourage debate on whether 40 buildings constructed after 1945 should be preserved. The government itself owns some historic buildings which have become at risk due to lack of care.

Laws, regulations and rules, Architecture, Historic buildings

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