Science, Technology and Innovation as Axes of the Chilean Foreign Policy Jorge A. Iglesias irector for Energy, Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We live in a )me of technological change that is unprecedented Challenges can only come from coordinated undertakings, based on interna)onal coopera)on and mul)lateralism
Innovation ecosystem 1 st In innovation and dynamic Entrepreneurship in LATAM (Global Innovation Index 2019) The leading business accelerator in Latin America with more than 1.800 small businesses
Natural Laboratory
The mission of the Energy, Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate is “connect to catalyze” Insert Chile into interna)onal R&D networks Incorporate an interna)onal dimension in na)onal STI policies Provide a forward-looking approach to anticipate future challenges.
Astronomy capital Chile will concentrate 75% of the world's astronomic observation capacity by 2025 DECYTI: • Led the negotiation for the installation of astronomical projects • Channeling communication with foreign observatories • Protection of the skies
Digital technologies Digital Matrix Plan considers investment in infrastructure to bridge the digital gap Projects with a international dimension: • Asia-South America Digital Gateway • 5G Network • Ar9ficial Intelligence policy
Clean energy Chile is the 7 th country in the world with the best conditions for investing in clean energy Contribute to guarantee Chile's energy supply is one of the pillars of Chile's foreign policy. DECYTI is supporting the organization of: • Solar World Congress • Energy Day (COP25) • Clean Energy Ministerial and Mission Innovation (may 2020)
Chile is moving forward to create the conditions that allow to successfully inserting our country into the 4.0 industrial revolution. In this arena, diplomacy can play a decisive role. Technology has the potential to redefine foreign policy, international relations, and diplomacy.
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