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What is Mercosur

Chapter 26
Handbook of Research on Comparative Approaches to the Digital Age Revolution in Europe and the Americas
It is an economic and political region formed for Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and recently Venezuela.
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Digital Inclusion Programs in South America
María Gladys Ceretta (University of the Republic, Uruguay) and Javier Canzani (University of the Republic, Uruguay)
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 15
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8740-0.ch026
Abstract
This chapter aims to provide an overview of digital inclusion in Mercosur countries. It is particularly focused on the description of the Plan Ceibal in Uruguay which is considered a national public policy. It promotes the integration of Uruguayan citizens in a digital context, contributing to equity and democratization of information and knowledge. This plan is based on the experience promoted by Negroponte OLPC. It was adapted to the peculiarities and needs of Uruguay. It was implemented in stages, beginning with a geographical area of the country that served as a pilot one. There were delivered more than 350,000 laptops for children in all primary schools of the whole country. Currently, the Plan also applies to secondary education level. It is presented data on assessments and studies about the implementation of the Plan.
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Chapter 13
Latin America: Problems and Opportunities of Integration
A sub-regional bloc established with a purpose to promote free trade and the fluid movement of goods, people, and currency between participating countries. Mercosur’s full members are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Venezuela joined the group in 2012, but the political and economic crisis in the country has revealed fractures within the group. Mercosur members suspended Venezuela in December 2016 for failing to comply with the group's rules on trade and democracy. Mercosur’s associate countries are Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Suriname. Observer countries are New Zealand and Mexico.
Published in Chapter: Latin America: Problems and Opportunities of Integration; From: Regional Trade and Development Strategies in the Era of Globalization
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Internet Financial Reporting in Local Governments: An Empirical Study in the MERCOSUR Countries
Is an economic and political agreement among Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela created in 1991 to promote free trade.
Published in Chapter: Internet Financial Reporting in Local Governments: An Empirical Study in the MERCOSUR Countries; From: Tools, Strategies, and Practices for Modern and Accountable Public Sector Management
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