Cuba discusses Science, Technology and Innovation bill

A new bill on Science, Technology and Innovation fueled heated debates in this city, where for the first time the local scientific community contributed to the preparation of the proposed legislation.

ScD Ricardo Casate Fernández, Director of Strategic Programs and Projects at the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (CITMA), gave an overview of the eight sections of the legal instrument, with emphasis on governing principles such as collective practice, access to scientific progress, and preservation of the human capital, among other aspects.

As key points, the official referred to the management of scientific information in related institutions and the data-collecting procedures to establish indicators.

The participants highlighted the importance of including the circular economy and provisions regarding the enforcement of penalties in enterprises when they fail to promote science and innovation even if they have the necessary financial and human resources.