A new research asessment towards a socially relevant science in Latin America and the Caribbean

This declaration was approved by the XXVII General Assembly of CLACSO, in the framework of the 9th Latin American and Caribbean Conference of Social Sciences, in Mexico City in June 2022. In turn, it was enriched by the contributions of various regional and international specialists and representatives of CLACSO member centres, who participated in the plenary «Balance, perspectives and challenges for a new agenda for research assessment in Latin America and the Caribbean» at the International Seminar of the Latin American Forum for Scientific Assessment (FOLEC)- CLACSO during the 9th. Conference.

In this way, CLACSO-FOLEC, together with a multiplicity of actors committed to the issue, has managed to consolidate a common and highly consensual Declaration of Principles on responsible research assessment from and for Latin America and the Caribbean. Following these guidelines, CLACSO-FOLEC seeks to promote the implementation of these principles – turned into proposals and tools for action – by National Science and Technology Organisations, scientific institutions and higher education institutions in the region. It also encourages the study and survey of good practices and different innovations in the assessment processes, which improve the quality of research in close connection with the needs of our societies and the diverse and democratic representation of their populations, as well as prioritising and expanding openness, collaboration and participation in the production and circulation of knowledge.

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