The III Master’s Academy, organized through a collaborative effort between LALICS, Cedeplar-UFMG, ABEIN, and the UNESCO Chair-UNU MERIT, addresses one of the most pressing themes for the region: the “dual transition” occurring at the intersection of digital transformation and environmental sustainability. As Latin America and the Caribbean navigate complex socio-economic landscapes, this academy provides a critical academic space to explore how Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) can serve as catalysts for structural change. The academy is designed to offer participants a deep dive into the theoretical and practical dimensions of innovation systems, with a focused lens on how regional policies can be reconfigured to meet global sustainability targets while fostering industrial and digital competitiveness. By bringing together experts from leading institutions, the event bridges the gap between high-level research and practical policy design, equipping the next generation of scholars with the analytical tools needed to address the region’s specific developmental hurdles. Key aspects of the academy include investigating the synergy between digital advancement and green growth, analyzing how innovation systems in Latin America and the Caribbean can be leveraged to tackle inequality and promote inclusive development, and strengthening the bonds between research centers and international academic networks to enhance regional capacity building. This Master’s Academy serves as more than just a training ground, as it acts as a collaborative platform where emerging researchers interact with senior scholars to debate the future of innovation in the region. By focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities inherent to Latin America and the Caribbean, the academy helps define an agenda for long-term competence building. It reinforces the commitment of the participating organizations—LALICS, Cedeplar-UFMG, ABEIN, and the UNESCO Chair-UNU MERIT—to fostering a community of practice that can generate rigorous, evidence-based solutions for regional advancement. Participants leave the program not only with expanded technical knowledge but also as part of a robust, interdisciplinary network dedicated to the sustainable transformation of their societies.
III LALICS/Cedeplar-UFMG/ABEIN/UNESCO Chair–UNU-MERIT Master’s Academy: “Science, Technology and Innovation for the Twin Transition: Opportunities and Challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean”
Exploring science, technology, and innovation for the dual transition, this academy provides a critical space to address the opportunities and challenges for sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
