The MOU aims to establish a cooperation mechanism to identify and promote collaboration opportunities between ASU and various Panamanian entities, including governmental, academic, other organizations, and the private sector.
This agreement focuses on strategic areas such as semiconductors, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and other disciplines relevant to the supply chain.
Arizona, United States. October 4, 2023. To boost cooperation in the field of advanced technology and strengthen scientific and educational ties between Panama and the United States, the Board of Regents of Arizona State University (ASU), represented by Mr. Michael M. Crow, President of ASU, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to the United States, Ramón E. Martínez de la Guardia, on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Panama, have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that holds significant opportunities for both parties.
Key areas of cooperation include:
Identify opportunities with Panamanian government authorities to develop technical and professional educational programs.
Collaboration with Panamanian entities for developing programs related to semiconductors, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Joint exploration of funding sources for developing the Panamanian workforce in key sectors.
Development of training programs in collaboration with Panamanian academic institutions.
Exploration of the feasibility of establishing a Global Center for Workforce Development in Advanced Technology in Panama.
Exchange of information and exploration of other areas of interest and collaboration.
The MOU also foresees the possibility of identifying additional areas of interest and collaboration that may arise. Each cooperation activity under this MOU will be based on specific technical agreements negotiated and signed between ASU and the corresponding Panamanian institutions. These agreements will address work plans, duration, costs, intellectual property rights, and other relevant terms for international cooperation projects.
This Memorandum of Understanding reflects the commitment of Panama and Arizona State University to promoting innovation, economic development, and the training of a highly skilled workforce in critical areas of advanced technology.