Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), in the context of the 5th National Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation, held the Free Conference “Evidence-Based Policies for Science, Technology and Innovation”.

The main objective of this Conference was to identify a minimum set of actions that must be included in Brazil's agenda in the coming years, aimed at developing an evidence-based Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) policy.

The strategic topics addressed were:

• Governance of the ST&I system and coordination among funding agencies
• Definition of guidelines and a permanent evaluation system for investments in ST&I
• Definition of metrics to measure and evaluate the impact of ST&I policies and programs

The set of proposals discussed and formulated will be presented to various actors and sectors responsible for ST&I in the country.

The full conference recording is available at this  link.

ince November 2023, Regional, Free, and Thematic ST&I Conferences have been taking place across the country, culminating in the 5th National Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation, scheduled for June 4–6, 2024, in Brasília. The conference aims to analyze the programs and plans from the National Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (ENCTI) for the period of 2016 to 2023 and their outcomes, in order to propose recommendations for drafting ENCTI 2024–2030, along with long-term action plans.

The Free ST&I Conferences provide opportunities to discuss topics not previously covered by Thematic Conferences. They can be organized by researchers, professionals, students, Indigenous peoples, entrepreneurs, policymakers, legislators, and various social groups interested in ST&I-related subjects.

Click to access more information about the 5th National Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation.

Check out the proposals presented during the Free ST&I Conference: Evidence-Based Policies for Science, Technology and Innovation:

• Alvaro Prata – Director, Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC)
• Marco Antonio Zago – President, Superior Council of the São Paulo Research Foundation (Fapesp)
• Jorge Guimarães – Emeritus Professor, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
• Gerente de Relacionamento Ciência e Tecnologia do Centro de Pesquisas, Desenvolvimento e José Biruel – Science and Technology Relationship Manager, Petrobras R&D and Innovation Center (CENPES)
• Vahan Agopyan – Secretary of Science, Technology and Innovation of São Paulo
• Odir Dellagostin – President, National Council of State Research Funding Foundations (CONFAP)
• Caetano Penna – Director, CGEE
• Paulo Figueiredo – Researcher, Brazilian School of Public and Business Administration (FGV EBAPE)
• Edson Kondo – Director, School of Public Policy and Government, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV EPPG)