NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PLAN ... · •Governance •Research Priorities ......

NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PLAN & NATIONAL

RESEARCH AGENDA

“Advancing and Improving PNG’s prosperity and sustainability through

scientific and technological Innovation”

RESEARCH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGYInnovation

Futures

Papua New Guinea Science and Technology Council &

Secretariat

Teatulohi MatainahoChairman/ Chief Science Advisor and

CEO

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PNG Science and Technology Secretariat : STRATEGIC PLAN

AND NATIONAL RESEARCH AGENDA

Presentation’s

KEY FOCUS• PNG Science & Technology

Council

• Science, Technology & Innovation Plan

• National Research Agenda

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PNG Science and Technology SecretariatNATIONAL SCIENCE ,TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PLAN AND NATIONAL RESEARCH AGENDA (NRA)

Functions &Responsibilities of the PNG Science &Technology Council

1. Advising the Government on STI

2. Developing an implementing science STI policies to advance the social, economic and environmental sustainable agenda of PNG

3. Coordination of national STI programs and activities

4. Funding of STI programs

5. Monitoring & evaluation of R&D impact on growth and development

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Summary of functions for PNG Science and Technology Council

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•Coordination of Research

•Research Programs

• Funding

•Research Scholarships and Awards

•Women Support

•Research collaboration

• Social, Economic and Environmental Impact

• Science Communication

• Science Policies

•Governance

•Research Priorities

•Data Collection and Analysis

• Liaison and communications with Partners on Scientific considerations

SCIENCE AND RESEARCH

ADVICE

SCIENCE,TECH-NOLOGY &

INNOVATION FRAMEWORK

R&D PROGRAMS & FUNDING

APPLICATIONS & IMPACT


Policy and Advisory Relationship Focus

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PNG Science and

Technology Council

Government

Public Social Economy

International Partnership

(APEC –PPSTI and Other

engagements)

Research Bodies

PNG Science and Technology Council (and Secretariat):• Scientific and Technological Advice• STI Plan• Research Funding• Research Coordination and

Monitoring• Research Outcome and Benefits


Secretariat Roles

• Administrative support to Council

• Formulation of science and technology advice

• Coordination of scientific and technological advice

• Policy oversight of research system

• Implementation of science and technology programs

• Funding of research

• Assessment of science and technology capacity

• Monitoring of research code of conduct

• Assessment of science impact

• Research database, knowledge access and application

• Development of research partnerships

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Strategic Intent

1. Science, Technology and Innovation in Development and Economic Plan

2. National Knowledge and Innovation System

3. Knowledgeable People and Society

4. Partnership and Engagement in Science and Innovation

5. Integrated Social, Environmental and Cultural Sustainability


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PNG Science, Technology& Innovation Strategic Intent

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Linking the Science, Technology & Innovation Plan and NRA to Vision 2050

PNG VISION 2050“We will be a Smart, Wise, Fair, Healthy and Happy Society by 2050”

“It is essential to ensure that research is carried out to identify, adopt, adapt and provide solutions to problems and seek innovative pathways to improve social, technical, scientific and economic conditions affecting the people. Research is critical for advancement of society”

“To capitalize on areas of its natural endowment and heritage by developing research programs”

“Research and higher education institutions, together with industry must collaborate in research and development in order to add value to local knowledge and enterprise”

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Summary of the Science and Technology expectations from the Vision 2050

1. Research is essential to finding solutions for social and economic problems of the country

2. Research to focus on natural endowment and down –streaming

3. Universities ( and Research Institutions) to work closely with industries for returnable investment

4. Establishment of new research bodies in specialization areas of basic and applied sciences ( agriculture, forestry , fisheries and general sciences)

5. Establishment of Research and Development Council

6. Provision of Government grants to fund research and development ( R&D)

7. Mechanism for coordination of research , governance, and administration

8. Incentives to encourage research in all fields

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PEOPLE, NATURAL

RESOURCES,NATIONAL HERITAGE,

TRADITIONAL & LOCAL

KNOWLEDEGE

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT

LEGISLATION & POLICIES,

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP &

MANAGEMENT , PARTNERSHIPS

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE & GOVERNANCE

RESEARCH INTEGRITY STANDARDS & ETHICS,

QUALITY & PERFORMANCE

R&D GRANTS, GRAND CHALLENGES &

RESEARCH PRIORITIES, RESEARCH

INFRASTRUCTURE

RESEARCH, DISCOVERY & INVENTIONS

COMMUNICA-TION, APPLICATION

& UPTAKE, IP/PATENTS, KNOWLEDGE

CENTRE, INNOVATION LAB &ENTRPENEURIAL

HUBS

TRANSLATION, DEVELOPMENT & COMMERCIALIZA-

TION

SCIENCE ADVICE POLICY

GOVERNMENT POLICY SYSTEM

POLICY ADVICE SCIENCE

POLICY IMPACT

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION PLANVision: “Research and Knowledge creation, and application for a competitive and sustainably

prosperous PNG”Mission: “To develop an overarching knowledge and innovation system that will increase the outcome and efficiency of research to meet the socio-economic welfare needs of our people”

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SCIENCE IMPACT

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KI-1 KI-2 KI-3 KI-4

PNG SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION FRAMEWORK

ECONOMIC GROWTH,

KNOWLEDGABLE & SKILLED

WORKFORCE, INDUSTRY,

HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, HDI, INCLUSIVE

SERVICES DELIVERY

VISION 2050, LEGISLATION,

GOVT PRIORITIES, FUNDING,

IINTERNATIONAL STANDARDS,

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS,

TREATIES, POLICIES & PROTOCOLS,

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

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National Research Agenda

• To identify research priorities [Understand research needs of the people]

• Recognize the interventions of science in developing solutions

• Better coordination of research funding, research activities and assessment of impact and return on investment

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Governance and Guiding Values1. Transparency and Trust

2. Equality Opportunity and Access

3. Stewardship and Accountability

4. Creativity and Talent

5. Papua New Guinea Culture and Heritage

Priority Actions1. Create New Knowledge and Technology for Agility to Address Societal Changes

2. Foster Innovation, and Research Translation for Promotion of Business

3. Guide Responsible and Sustainable Use of National Endowment

4. Build PNG Human Capital and Capacity

5. Inform Responsible Leadership and Citizenship

6. Set Standards for Ethics in Research and Development

7. Promote Fair and Equal Partnerships and Collaborations for Mutual Benefits

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Overarching Goals of Research Agenda

• To ensure continued and accelerated growth of capacity, knowledge, technology and data

• To engage all people, and imbue culture of critical thinking, scientific enquiry, ethical codes of conduct and innovation

• To lead to transformation of society through translation of knowledge, adoption of interventions

• To better inform governance of PNG human and natural endowment for improvement of living standards and quality of life and conservation and responsible use of natural heritage

• To ensure research and partnerships exceeds global standards for responsibility, accessibility (include prior informed consent) and ethical conduct, benefit sharing, capacity building and training- that benefits PNG

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Strategic Research Focus Area Expected Research Outcomes

1. Human Capital, Health, Youth and Gender ( and Population)

Improve and identify knowledge, skills, and talent to enhance the wellbeing ( HDI) of the people to be responsible, productive and engaged citizens.

2. Wealth Creation Make the most effective, efficient and responsible use of PNG resources, both natural and human, for job creation and wage growth, to increase equitable benefit sharing and opportunities for inclusive participation in national prosperity .

3. Institutional Development and Service Delivery

Improve relationships, networks, and linkages between government and stakeholders for the delivery of services.



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Strategic Research Focus Area Expected Research Outcomes

4. Security and International Relationships

Safeguard and improve all aspects of security in PNG and to inform PNG’s global and regional relationships

5. Environmental Sustainability& Climate Change

Identify ways to protect, conserve and sustainably utilize PNG’s Natural endowment ( heritage), and to best respond to the challenges of climate change and human resettlement.

6. Spiritual, Cultural and Community Development

Inform and preserve values, norms and beliefs of PNG Citizens for their wellbeing and the building and strengthening of cohesive and inclusive communities.

7. Strategic Planning,Integration and Control

Inform the adoption and improvement of strategic planning,monitoring and evaluation in all aspects of Government and Industry.

NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PLAN & NATIONAL

RESEARCH AGENDA

“Advancing and Improving PNG’s prosperity and sustainability through

scientific and technological Innovation”


Futures

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PNG S&T Council Act (1992)

PNG Science and Technology Council

PNG Science and Technology Secretariat

Science Technology & innovation Policy Science Technology & Innovation Plan

National Research Agenda Corporate Plan

Research Code of Conduct

Ethics, Research Integrity Openness and

Transparency Policy

Grants criteria

Guidelines

Intellectual Property

Policy in R&D

General Sciences,

Maths, Engineering,

Technology, ICT

Health, Medicine,

Social Sciences &

Humanities, Security

and Cultural Heritage

Natural Resources, Natural

Sciences, Agriculture, Bio-

diversity, Bio-economy,

Energy, the Environment

and Climate Change

“Green Sciences”

Ocean Sciences &

Technology

“Blue Sciences”

University Research

Programs

Higher Education

Research

Institutions

Industry Community

Innovation Hubs

and BioLabs

Business

National Research

Laboratories Specialized Areas

Research

Governance &

Management

Policies

Systems

Mechanisms

Research &

Development

Programs &

Funding

Research

Developers

Research

Contributors /

Stakeholders International

Collaborations

Legislation ACT

PNG SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM


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