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In this chapter Noela Invernizzi explores equity in the Brazilian nanotechnology initiative. From the viewpoint of increasing equality, the initiative has several strong points, according to her analysis. For instance, national capacity is a good thing for a developing country since it helps decrease dependence on foreign sources, and Brazil has moved quickly to establish such capacity. Nevertheless, the initiative holds potential for increasing inequalities. Despite the priority that the Brazilian government places on “social inclusion” and “poverty reduction,” the initiative takes no concrete steps in these directions.
This chapter was peer reviewed. It was originally presented at the Workshop on Nanotechnology, Equity, and Equality at Arizona State University on November 22, 2008.
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Invernizzi, N. (2010). Science Policy and Social Inclusion: Advances and Limits of Brazilian Nanotechnology Policy. In: Cozzens, S., Wetmore, J. (eds) Nanotechnology and the Challenges of Equity, Equality and Development. Yearbook of Nanotechnology in Society, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9615-9_18
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