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President of Concytec, an organization attached to the PCM, will lead an important international commission during the period 2024-2027.The Presidency of the Council of Ministers (PCM) ratifies the Executives commitment to the development of science and technology and welcomes the election of the head of the National Council of Science, Technology and Innovation (Concytec), Sixto Sanchez, as the new president of the Inter-American Commission on Science and Technology (Comcyt) of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the period 2024-2027.
The President of the Council of Ministers, Gustavo Adrianzen, described this election as an international recognition of the work that Peru is doing in the scientific field. A key piece to achieve that Peru of the future that we all want is innovation. This designation by the OAS confirms the importance that the government gives to the development of science and technology in the country.
The head of Concytec, a specialized technical organization attached to the PCM, also obtained the position of president of the VII Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities of Science and Technology (Remcyt), which takes place on December 12 and 13 in Washington, United States.
At this high-level meeting, representatives of the countries of the Americas discuss institutional practices that help the region promote innovative solutions to face challenges such as the effects of climate change, poverty and inequality; as well as to establish key components for policies related to artificial intelligence (AI), science and technology.
In this years edition, the approval of a Ministerial Declaration is expected in which ministers and high authorities commit to promoting public-private alliances to promote innovation, research, articulation for the development and implementation of AI technologies, guaranteeing their responsible and inclusive use.
The OAS Comcyt is a regional forum responsible for coordinating and evaluating cooperation activities in science, technology and innovation among the member countries of this international organization, in addition to promoting alliances for the development of these areas.
