Drake University and Panama’s National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (Senacyt) have formalized a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening academic quality and technological innovation. According to its website, the Senacyt is aimed at supporting and promoting the development of science, technology and innovation to raise the level of productivity, competitiveness and modernization in the private sector, government, academic research and general population. The agreement, signed by Eduardo Ortega Barría, national secretary of Senacyt, and Marty Martin, president of Drake University, establishes a roadmap for joint efforts to promote and implement Panama’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, aligned with the country’s efforts to enhance its technological innovation and digital capabilities. The agreement includes collaboration on programs and activities that foster training in emerging technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and data analytics, to strengthen Panama’s human resources and technical capabilities. Among the agreement’s objectives are promoting Panama’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, supporting Drake University’s academic programs in Panama and facilitating collaboration through knowledge exchange, joint seminars and guest lectures, according to a news release. “Responsible global citizenship is written into our mission at Drake University, and we approach global engagement in a way that leverages our key strengths to address specific educational and societal needs across the world,” said Annique Kiel, chief global affairs officer and dean of global programs at Drake University, in a prepared statement. “We are thankful for the collaboration with Senacyt and are incredibly optimistic about the future of our work in Panama.”