SCIENCE RESEARCH&TRN

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The objectives of the project are to continue to strengthen research capacity in key scientific and support areas, including human resources development, and to consolidate institutional reforms. The project also seeks to improve science sector management and encourage policies designed to improve the economic environment for technological innovation. The project finances the purchase of equipment, local and overseas training, research expenses, consultant services, information services, publications, and monitoring and evaluation for an estimated 900 training and research programs in the areas currently being supported under the Support Program for Scientific and Technological Development I (PADCT) as well as in the two areas of new materials and environmental science. In addition, the project supports a policy study which will review issues related to the long term role of science and technology in Brazil's economic development and a study on the productivity and international competitiveness of Brazilian industry.