CL: Science for the Knowledge Economy Project

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The Science for the Knowledge Economy Project for Chile seeks two development objectives, which, in agreement with the Government's strategy, are expected to place Chile on the path to a knowledge-based economy: First, and foremost, the project will support the development of an effective innovation system. I t will do so by establishing a strong and coherent policy framework, promoting high-quality and relevant science and technology activities and by supporting key interfaces in the innovation system, especially between the public and private sector as well as international linkages. Second, and subordinate to the first goal, the project will improve the stock of human capital in the Chilean science and technology sector, a development objective which is highly complementary to the establishment of an effective innovation system and per se a critical precondition for establishing a competitive knowledge-based economy. The project development objectives will be pursued through the implementation of three components: (i) improving Chile's science, technology and innovation system; (ii) strengthening Chile 's science base, and (iii) enhancing public-private linkages.