Elba Rosa Perez, Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (CITMA)

Havana, Feb 17 (RHC) Innovation will be the central axis of Cuba´s strategy for scientific development in 2023, but its success will depend on its conscientious application in priority issues such as food production, energy, and renewable sources.

The integral transformation of this sector in 2022 is well-known, and its most concrete expression is the government management system based on science and innovation, a work method that will continue its course this year.

Recently, Elba Rosa Perez, Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment (CITMA), referred to the need for the conscious use of science to solve the problems facing the nation.

She believes much work needs to be done in several directions for the country to move forward; for example, the acceleration of the transformation program of 24 percent of the national energy matrix should be assumed as a commitment.

Likewise, greater use of science in issues related to industry and demographic dynamics, based on the aging process and strategies to address it.

Regarding the second stage of the “Tarea Vida”, State Plan to confront climate change, Perez recalled that the first phase concluded in 2022 and the second phase, which should conclude in 2030, is now being carried out, while the third will extend until 2050 and from then on, the fourth would continue.

The actions of the “Tarea Vida” should be related to the three global environmental crises that exist today in the country: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity since they require deeper research into how issues related to their effects and the reduction of their impacts should continue to be addressed through de State Plan.

In that effort, which presupposes the development of more science, CITMA will reinforce its support of public policies and decision-making, attention to human resources dedicated to research, and the strengthening of the dynamic structures of science, technology, and innovation entities, which include technological parks.

It is not a matter of increasing the number of dynamic structures, but rather of their adaptation to improve the work of science, achieve the closure of cycles, and be able to establish patents and publication of research results. (Source: Prensa Latina)

*The author is a reporter for Prensa Latina´s Science and Technology Department.