Increasing Visibility of Philippine R&D

Upgrading of Philippine Publications

Lourdes J Cruz, PhDUPD, NAST & NRCP

2007

2010

2011

Support for R&D DOST-CHED scholarshipsERDT Consortium establishedFunds allotted for a National Science Center in UPD Meetings/consultations re national R&D prioritiesSenate bill filed to increase budget for R&D to 1% of GNP in 5 years

Inauguration of the National Science Center in UPD

Evaluation of R&D proposals on priority areas

Developing S&T to Propel Economic Growth in the Philippines

Global Competitiveness IndexCountry Rank

2009 - 2010Rank

2010 - 2011GCI

2010 - 2011

Malaysia 24 26 4.88

China 29 27 4.84

Brunei Darussalam 32 28 4.75

Thailand 36 38 4.51

Indonesia 54 44 4.43

India 49 51 4.33

Sri Lanka 79 62 4.25

Vietnam 75 59 4.27

Philippines 87 85 3.96

Pakistan 101 123 3.48

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Philippine Subindexes

Rank Score

Overall Index (GCI) 85 3.96

Basic Requirements 99 4.02

Efficiency Enhancers 78 3.93

Innovation & Sophistication Factors 75 3.38

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Access to Literature & Bibliometrics System Require Only a Relatively Small Investment

POOL OF KNOWLEDGESCIENTIFIC LITERATURE

PATENTS

TECHNICAL REPORTS

ARTICLES IN ACCREDITED SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL JOURNALS

S&T plays a crucial role in finding solutions to issues such as climate change, food security, environmental sustainability, disaster mitigation & poverty.

Must ensure availability of up to date scientific information as basis for scientific research, innovation & development

To perform “due diligence” studies on possible projects/ ventures.

A. Discovering competitive advantage to focus & prioritize S&T investments

B. Recognizing Philippine research & increasing international visibility

C. Investing in global best practices & building scientific capacity

D. Rewarding outstanding achievements

B. Recognizing Philippines research & increasing international visibility

• Strengthen R&D strategies by merging Western approaches & methods with reservoir of local/indigenous knowledge Tackle the complexity of real world problems Guard against possible risk of bio-piracyRaise the visibility of Philippine research to

the international scientific community Will be easier for industry players to identify

sources of expertise.

B. Recognizing Philippine research & increasing international visibility

Project B1

B. Recognizing Philippine research & increasing international visibility

Project B2