Cooperación Académica en Latinoamérica para la Innovación en los Agronegocios

Abstract

Resumen: Cuando no existe transferencia de conocimiento al sector productivo o en casos donde la capacidad científico-tecnológica de las universidades es débil, como sucede en varias universidades latinoamericanas, las posibilidades de desarrollo económico se reducen. Frente a este problema, el objetivo del presente trabajo es realizar un análisis de las redes sociales de profesores y unidades académicas involucradas en la generación y transferencia de conocimientos sobre agronegocios de una universidad argentina y otra brasilera. El estudio se efectúa sobre la producción de tesis, investigación y extensión durante un período de cuatro años y se utiliza la metodología cuantitativa de Análisis de Redes Sociales. Los resultados muestran redes más fortalecidas y cooperativas en investigación sobre agronegocios de la universidad argentina, mientras que indican mayor desarrollo en redes de extensión y tesis de la universidad brasilera. Se observó en las redes de mayor tamaño condiciones de Small World y una actuación interdisciplinar.Abstract: When there is no transfer of knowledge to the productive sector, or in cases where scientific and technological capacity of universities is weak, such as in numerous Latin American universities, chances of economic development are reduced.In the framework of this problem, the objective of this article is to perform a comparative analysis of social networks of teachers and academic departments involved in the generation and transfer of knowledge on agribusiness of an Argentine and a Brazilian university. This analysis is built by the production of theses, research projects and extension activities, during a four-year-period and quantitative methodology of Social Network Analysis is applied. The main results show more strengthened and cooperative networks in research on agribusiness in Argentine university, while indicating further development of extension and thesis networks atthe Brazilian university. Small World conditions and an interdisciplinary performance were observed in larger networks.

Analysis of CSR in Costa Rica Agribusiness: Its influence on Cooperation, Innovation and Performance.

“…Globalization increases competitiveness in agribusiness therefore innovation can be seen as a strategy that contributes to the competitive advantage of agribusiness companies (Briones-Peñalver et al, 2018). In addition, innovation is not just an economic and technological tool; it is also a social phenomenon (Segarra-Oña et al, 2016) since if there is no transfer of knowledge to the productive sector, chances of economic development are reduced (Scoponi et al, 2016).…”

A terminological study about university-society relations: third mission, socioeconomic surroundings and the evolution of the role of academia

“…Facing this reality, in general terms, the ties between academia and industry are still weak, as are the possibilities for an effective contribution to economic development (Scoponi, Dias, Pesce, Schmidt & Gzain, 2016). Notwithstanding, some authors deem it important to consider that the delimitation of the field of action and of the activities that should be included in the definition of the third mission vary considerably between countries and in different contexts.…”

Trajetória de redes: uma análise da dinâmica da agência e relacionamentos numa rede de produtores rurais de bovinos de corte

“…A densidade crescente indica que os atores estão cada vez mais se relacionando uns com os outros, e tornando a rede mais efetiva no sentido de realizar seu potencial através do preenchimento de todos os laços possíveis entre os atores (Ahuja, et al 2012;Scoponi, Pacheco Dias, Pesce, Schmidt, & Gzain, 2016). Por último, não se constatou diferenças no diâmetro, ou seja, caminho mais longo que conecta um par de atores, o que provavelmente se explica pelo número já pequeno do diâmetro de 2.…”