Perspectives for Universities in the Global South: A Brazilian Point of View
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- Abstract:
In this presentation the following aspects will be addressed: an overview of academic and scientific institutions in Brazil, the academic and scientific status of Brazil today, main characteristics of the Federal University of Bahia, historical aspects of international academic cooperation in Brazil, a brief review on the main types of international academic cooperation, political aspects related to international academic cooperation, main characteristics of the exchange of knowledge between countries that are economically and academically at different levels and the basis for horizontal North/South cooperation. Previous mutual knowledge of all partners, interchange of experiences, decision to share all knowledge available without restrictions and long-term programs instead of episodic cooperation will be emphasized as necessary elements to build a more solid and fair academic cooperation between universities in the North and South hemispheres.
- Subject:
- Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
- Post-secondary
- Collection:
- Michigan State University