Policy Matters
Science Policy in Brazil: Innovation for Sustainable Development
Brazil outlines an ambitious agenda for increasing its commitment to science and technology.
Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff
Brazil recently elected a new president—Dilma Roussef, who took office following the eight-year tenure of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Throughout the country, hopes are high that science will continue to be a strong item in Brazil's developmental agenda. Indeed, the inaugural speech of the new president stressed the role of education, science and technology among the main priorities of the country.
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