The OVERALL AIM of the INNOVA project is to improve the research management of Higher Education Institutions in Bolivia and Paraguay, with a specific focus on Climate Change.This goal will be achieved by implementing the following SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:- Firstly, development and consolidation of Research & Innovation policies in Bolivia and Paraguay, with a specific focus in Climate Change, in order to meet international standards. - Secondly, setting-up of an innovative Forward-Looking Platform to orientate coordinated and sustainable policymaking in the field of research management in Bolivia and Paraguay, drawing upon foresight methods.INNOVA will contribute to tackle the manifest HEIs underperformance on Research and Innovation in Bolivia and Paraguay. The current situation calls urgently for effective formulation of legal and policy frameworks to articulate R&D actions at HE systemic level, which INNOVA will foster through fruitful interplay between HEIs, private sector and policymakers to move forward on S,T&I. In order to generate systematic impact, INNOVA will leverage the involvement in the Consortium of the Ministries responsible for HE from both countries together with a balances combination of public and private HEIs in the region, accompanied by two experienced EU partners.
-To improve the research management of Higher Education Institutions in Bolivia and Paraguay, with a specific focus on Climate Change. -Development and consolidation of Research & Innovation policies in Bolivia and Paraguay, with a specific focus in Climate Change, in order to meet international standards. - Setting-up of an innovative Forward-Looking Platform to orientate coordinated and sustainable policymaking in the field of research management in BO and PA, drawing upon foresight methods.
INNOVA project has contributed to improving the higher education systems in Bolivia and Paraguay through the formulation of legal and policy frameworks for R&D&I management at institutional and national levels, and the articulation of actions between HEIs, the private sector and policy makers. The participation of the Ministries of Education of both countries, together with a balanced mix of public and private HEIs from the region, accompanied by two experienced EU partners, was strategic.
<< Background >> INNOVA project has contributed to improving the higher education systems in Bolivia and Paraguay through the formulation of legal and policy frameworks for R&D&I management at institutional and national levels, and the articulation of actions between HEIs, the private sector and policy makers. The participation of the Ministries of Education of both countries, together with a balanced mix of public and private HEIs from the region, accompanied by two experienced EU partners, was strategic. << Objectives >> -To improve the research management of Higher Education Institutions in Bolivia and Paraguay, with a specific focus on Climate Change. -Development and consolidation of Research & Innovation policies in Bolivia and Paraguay, with a specific focus in Climate Change, in order to meet international standards. - Setting-up of an innovative Forward-Looking Platform to orientate coordinated and sustainable policymaking in the field of research management in BO and PA, drawing upon foresight methods. << Implementation >> INNOVA was a pioneer in the region, contributing to the strengthening of the Higher Education System in Bolivia and Paraguay. Main lines of action:1. Training of researchers and managers in HEIs of Bolivia and Paraguay2. Institutional strengthening of each partner university. 3. Structural transformation of national and institutional R&D&I policies. 4. Promotion of research among all agents of the Higher Education System and other relevant actors of the socio-economic structure. << Results >> - 1071 managers, researchers and R&D staff, students, policy makers and civil servants trained; 1293 participants in 5 conferences. - 7 R&D units of partner HEIs strengthened.- 1 White Paper "Research, Development and Innovation in Bolivia and Paraguay: Proposal of Policies for their Strengthening". - Ibero-American Network for the promotion of R&D&I with a focus on climate change (32 members).- Foresight platform to guide the formulation of research management policies, with 181 experts.