The aim of the text is to explore the possibilities of active involvement by universities in the democratization of knowledge - a process by which people will be able to more easily acquire and utilize knowledge, as well as the results and benefits of research and development.
Rodrigo Arocena is Professor in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of the Republic, Uruguay.Bo Göransson is Associate Professor at the School of Economics and Management at Lund University, Sweden.Judith Sutz is Professor with the University Research Council at the University of the Republic, Uruguay.
1. An Integrated Conception of Development.- 2. Knowledge-Based Inequalities.- 3. Social Processes of Learning and Innovation.- 4. Inclusive Innovation Systems and Policies.- 5. Challenged Universities.- 6. Universities and Underdevelopment.- 7. Academic Roles, Evaluation, and Development.- 8. What does the Future Hold?.