SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CAN DO MORE IN OUR KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY

摘要

Facing poverty and strengthening democratic governance constitute the main objectives of the Fourth Summit of the Americas, to take place next November in Argentina. The first difficulty will be to produce a realistic, yet pragmatic, plan of action that could guide the Heads of States to build a better future for the citizens of the Americas. One contribution is fundamental: Science, Technology and Innovation will have to be essential components, if we want to reach the goal of reducing poverty in our knowledge-based economy. Scientific awareness is a MUST for all citizens, in particular for the leaders of our societies, as proclaims the Declaration of Panama (see page 593 of this issue).