Dialogue processes on STI policy-making in Latin America and the Caribbean: dimensions and conditions

Abstract This paper aims at discussing the dimensions, conditions, and challenges of dialogue processes between different communities in order to contribute to STI policy-making within innovation systems in Latin America and the Caribbean. The evidence is based on fifteen cases. An analytical framework is proposed to analyse these dialogue processes, based on three dimensions: object, space, and temporality; each dimension is made up of various attributes. We outline three major policy recommendations: (i) it is crucial to understand the object of the dialogue and who are the communities and actors participating in it; (ii) it is important to clearly identify the three dimensions of the dialogue process and the specific attributes of each one; and (iii) it is advisable to identify differences in the conditions of each dialogue: capabilities between the participating communities and any asymmetries of power, in order to take corrective action and encourage the generation of agreements.