Approved inclusion of access to technology, research and innovation … – Senate Agency

To encourage access to technology, research and innovation now joins the list of common constitutional powers of the federal government, states and municipalities. The Senate Plenary approved on first and second round unanimously on Wednesday (17), Proposed Amendment to the Constitution (PEC) 12/2014 amending several constitutional provisions to ensure that research and technological innovation are priority issue of State. The matter goes to promulgation.

The intention is to boost domestic research and the creation of technological solutions that improve the performance of the productive sector. The constitutional changes also allow the integration of technological research institutions and companies, combining efforts to develop the country.

For the text of the initiative of the Chamber of Deputies, the activities of research and fostering innovation stimulus should not be held apena by universities, but also by professional and technological education institutions. The PEC also ensures that the transfer or relocation of funds from one program to another among the activities of science, technology and innovation will not need prior authorization from the Legislative

-. This matter is of the utmost importance to science, technology and innovation in the country. We are taking a big step to make Brazil is equipped with the necessary conditions to produce more science, more technology and innovation, with much more agility – defended Sen. Anibal Diniz (PT-AC), rapporteur ad hoc of the matter in the House.

For the vice president of the Senate, Jorge Viana, the PEC creates “the conditions for Brazil to implement a policy for science, technology and innovation.” The senator stressed that the final text of the PEC was prepared from a debate made up of representatives from different segments of society -. The universities, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the private sector and parliamentarians

National System

Another issue addressed in the text is the constitutional provision of state responsibility in building capacity for technological innovation. Currently, the priority is for scientific development and basic research.

The PEC also allows the creation of the National System of Science, Technology and Innovation, in collaboration arrangements between governments and private companies, with standards are defined by federal law, and even to states and municipalities legislate on its peculiarities.

You can also be stimulated the creation of technology centers and other environments drivers of innovation, as well as structures sharing, equipment and of specialized human resources for the implementation of technological development projects and innovation.

To Senator Luiz Henrique (PMDB-SC), and prioritize basic research, technological research and innovation, SGP 12/2014 has another angle, rated “important” by the parliamentary:. decentralization of powers between federal, state, local and Federal District

– This proposal is a breakthrough of the federative pact, giving the states, municipalities and the Federal District increased involvement and accountability in science and technology area. – emphasized

SUS

The SGP also provides for the expansion of the powers of the Health System to include among its prerogatives, in its area of ​​operation, increase innovation, alongside the scientific and technological development. The matter, which was an amendment of wording approved in plenary, now goes to promulgation.

Senate Agency (authorized reproduced provided the Senate Agency)