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The entity promoted a working group with MINEDU and SUNEDU to strengthen scientific training from high school to graduate school.With the purpose of articulating policies for the development of science, technology and innovation (CTI) at all levels of the educational system, the National Council of Science, Technology and Innovation (CONCYTEC) convened working meetings with the Vice Ministry of Pedagogical Management of the Ministry of Education (MINEDU) and the National Superintendency of Higher University Education (SUNEDU).
The authorities identified opportunities to strengthen scientific training from basic to postgraduate education. In this framework, they highlighted the importance of consolidating the National Strategy for Science and Technology Clubs and the Eureka school contest, initiatives aimed at promoting scientific vocations among students. As part of the agreements, the entities will develop a joint work plan.
Pedagogical and regulatory aspects of technical-productive education were reviewed. In this sense, it was highlighted that 27 of the 343 public institutes in the country have the category of Institutions of Excellence (IDEX), which promote innovation, entrepreneurship and applied research. Likewise, progress was presented in the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework, aimed at strengthening educational articulation with the employability of graduates.
Regarding university higher education, CONCYTEC presented preliminary results of a study on doctoral programs in the country. The analysis shows a significant expansion of the offer between 2010 and 2024, the existence of challenges such as the geographical concentration in Lima, the predominance of areas linked to the humanities and the existence of programs with a high number of enrolled, but with limited scientific production.
Given this scenario, the institutions agreed on the need to institutionalize a working group that allows these challenges to be addressed through regulatory and non-regulatory mechanisms. The objective will be to design a roadmap to strengthen research capacities in postgraduate programs, so that they contribute to solving problems and addressing local, regional and national challenges using STI.
Authorities and specialists from the General Directorates of Regular Basic Education (DIGEBR), Technical-Productive and Higher Technological and Artistic Education (DIGESUTPA - DISERTPA) and Higher University Education (DIGESU) of the MINEDU participated in this meeting. On behalf of SUNEDU, authorities from the Directorates of Registration and Recognition of Degrees and Titles and University Information (DIRGRATU), the Evaluation of the Higher University Educational Service (DIRESESU) and the Technical Directorate of Higher University Regulations (DIRTENSU) attended.
Finally, it was agreed to invite representatives of SINEACE, MEF, among other institutions, to this work group and hold meetings on a biweekly basis.
With these actions, CONCYTEC reaffirms its commitment to promoting education based on science, technology and innovation as pillars for the development of the country.
