Science, Technology, and Innovation Policies and the Innovation System in Cuba: Assessment and Prospects

This chapter provides an overview of Cuban science, technology, and innovation policy (“STIP”). The Economic and Social Guidelines (PCC 2011a, b), defining Cuba’s current principal transformations, propose significant changes in STIP. The final 313 Guidelines were approved on April 8, 2011 following a broad public discussion of the project. Groups of experts and representatives of ministries and social organizations are currently developing recommendations for policies and strategies for mobilizing the productive potential of the country.