Contributions to Industrial Development of Science and Technology Institutions in Colombia and Opportunities for Bilateral Cooperation

摘要

This report analyzes the characteristics and capabilities of the principal institutions that comprise the science and technology infrastructure in Colombia, the potential contributions of these institutions to industrial development, and opportunities for bilateral cooperation between these institutions and related institutions in the United States. The report is based largely on observations during a three-week visit to Colombia in June 1979 by a team of senior scientists and engineers from Cornell University and on documentation obtained during the visit. Despite the brevity of the visit, the team was able to gain a number of insights concerning the activities of research, educational, and industrial organizations in Colombia.