02377nam a2200337 a 4500 20181210070710.0 cr ||||||||||| 060906s2006 dcu sb i000 0 eng 2006618507 DLC DLC BD-DhBPA HG3881.5.W57 378.8 THL 2006 Thorn, Kristian. 30810 Latin American universities and the third mission : trends, challenges, and policy options / Kristian Thorn and Maarja Soo, Research working paper Collection Title:Policy. Washington, D.C. : World Bank, 2006 23 p. ; 23 cm. Policy research working paper ; 4002 Title from PDF file as viewed on 9/6/2006. Includes bibliographical references. "Universities in Latin America are increasingly considered instruments of social and economic development and face rising expectations in regard to supplying relevant skills, undertaking applied research, and engaging in commercial activity. The paper discusses trends and challenges within Latin American universities, as well as policy options available for strengthening their contributions to social and economic development. The so-called third mission of universities is often equated with knowledge transfer narrowly defined as licensing and commercialization of research. The paper adopts a broader approach and explores how the new role of universities affects all aspects of academic practice in Latin America, including advanced education and research. It concludes that policymakers and university managers in Latin America face an important challenge of defining a legal framework, sound management procedures, and notably, incentive systems that stimulate outreach and entrepreneurship among students and staff while recognizing and preserving the distinct roles of universities. "--World Bank web site. Also available in print. System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Mode of access: World Wide Web. Zahid Universities and colleges Latin America. 107727 Community and college Latin America. 107728 Soo, Maarja. 107729 World Bank. 107730 Policy research working papers (Online) ; 4002. 107731 ddc BK 37465 37465 0 ddc 0 0 BPATC BPATC GRR 2018-05-13 0 378.8 THL 2006 WB5459 2018-05-13 00:00:00 2018-05-13 BK Zahid