University, Research, and Innovation in Argentina: A Winding Road to the Knowledge Society

MARQUINA, MÓNICA; LUCHILO, LUCAS

Universities in the Knowledge Society. The Nexus of National Systems of Innovation and Higher Education

Springer

Lugar: Dortdrech; Año: 2021; p. 319 - 338

This chapter aims to provide an overview of the relation between university, national research, and innovation in Argentina from a historical perspective. As an emerging country, the relation between industry and the production of knowledge is relatively weak. Research and innovation efforts have historically been achieved through national policies; however, these efforts were largely interrupted by de facto governments and economic crises. This chapter addresses some basic R&D indicators and also offers a review of the process that has led to the current institutionalization of the country?s scientific and innovation systems. The role of the university in these relations is further examined. Key features of the Argentine higher education system are described, such as high enrollment and low graduation rates, the creation of new universities, and the large proportion of part-time teachers. Finally, some conclusions are raised regarding the importance of innovation as an imperative of R&D policies and university research in light of the insufficient dynamism of the industry and the weak incentives to foster a close relation between knowledge production and the development of the country. CAPÍTULO CON REFERATO