Science, technology and innovation indicators, young human potential and social development in Cuba

Abstract

Science, technology and innovation (STI) indicators are essential tools for measuring and managing a country´s human potential, as they allow for the evaluation of the development and capacity of its national innovation system. They help to identify strengths and weaknesses in specific areas, which facilitates decision-making to promote social economic growth. They allow for the identification of opportunities to improve the recruitment, selection, training and development of young human potential.

The objective of this article is to reflect and demonstrate that STI indicators are key tools for improving the management and optimal utilization of the competencies and skills of young human potential to drive scientific and technological development. The training and effective use of human potential drives economic and social policy based on STI to achieve prosperous and sustainable development. Investing in human potential not only improves individual performance, it optimizes organizational effectiveness, and promotes a positive work environment that ensures employee loyalty and commitment. The Cuban STI System promotes the intensive and accelerated transformation of scientific results into products, processes, and services with a high social and economic impact, where young people play a decisive role in increasing science, technology, and innovation indicators, and therefore, improving the quality of life of the population and Cuba´s position in national and international comparative studies.