For
the period 2017-2020, the Leading Houses will keep pursuing bilateral
cooperation with priority partners, e.g. Brazil, Argentina, Chile,
Colombia, Peru or Mexico, and also develop scientific relations with
other countries that represent great potential for scientific and
technological expansion.
In its role as Leading House for Latin America, the University of St.Gallen shall:
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represent the interests of the Swiss scientific community vis-à-vis its Latin American partners
- advise and share experiences with the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)
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develop and manage funding instruments to promote bilateral cooperation
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ensure the communication of opportunities for cooperation with the Swiss research and innovation community
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liaise with the scientific departments of Latin American and Swiss Embassies and with Swissnex