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Efforts to Upgrade R&D in the Philippines
Elsevier LibraryConnect Seminar
9 July 2012, InterContinnental Hotel, Makati
Lourdes J Cruz, PhD NAST, NRCP & UPMSI
For a nation to be competitive in a knowledge based
economy, its research must be of the highest
international quality and standing.
Dept. of Education Science and Training (Mar 2005) Research Quality Framework – Assessing the
Quality and Impact of Research in Australia. Australia
Research in a Knowledge-Based Economy
Research is a key element of an innovative and economically prosperous nation.
Research Science Technology Development
Global Competitiveness Index Country Rank
2009 - 2010
Rank
2010 - 2011
GCI
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
Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011© 2010 World Economic Forum
12 Pillars of Competitiveness
Basic requirements • Institutions • Infrastructure • Macroeconomic Stability • Health and Primary
Education
Innovation & sophistication factors
• Business Sophistication • Innovation
Efficiency enhancers
• Higher Education& Training
• Goods Market Efficiency • Labour Market Efficiency • Financial Market
Sophistication • Technological Readiness • Market Size
Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011© 2010 World Economic Forum
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
Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011© 2010 World Economic Forum
Government
Industry
Community
Academe
Environment
Conservation
&
Sustainable
Development
NEDA
The Academe and Inclusive Development
2007
2010
2011
2012
Support for R&D
DOST scholarships
ERDT Consortium established
Funds allotted for a National Science Center in UPD
Meetings/consultations re national R&D priorities
Senate 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
Increased budget for applied & basic research
Establishment of Lunas Tuklas Center (for R&D on
indigenous plants & traditional medicine)
NRCP Program projects:Dengue ReMoVe, Water
Resources
DOST Program on S&T to Propel Economic Growth
Scientific Research in the Philippines: An Overview
• Most scientific researches are done in universities, particularly in the University of the Philippines (UP), the national university
• New National Science Complex is in UP Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
• The most productive in research is the College of Science in UP Diliman – Marine Science Institute – National Institute of Physics – photonics, material science
• Department of Science & Technology (DOST) - Government funding agency ; also has several R&D institutes
Engineering R&D for Technology (ERDT) Human Resource Development Program (2008
Objectives 1. Implementation of research agenda aligned to the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 2. Attainment of a critical mass of MS and PhD graduates (RSE’s) 3. Upgrading of the qualifications of practicing engineers 4. Accessible graduate education 5. Upgrading of engineering colleges 6. Development of a culture of R&D
Participating Universities: Ateneo University Central Luzon State University De La Salle University Mapua Institute of Technology MSU-IIT UP Diliman Univ of San Carlos
CHED’s NHERA2 National Higher Education Research Agenda
Improve research capability of HEIs, particularly the Philippine universities whose main business is to generate knowledge towards international competitiveness
Enhance research productivity of HEIs in distinctive areas of competence
CHED’s NHERA2
National Higher Education Research Agenda
Generate knowledge/technologies needed for • International, national and regional higher education
development, policy/plan formulation, particularly for higher education
• Developing innovative programs in cutting edge higher education fields (e.g. nanotechnology, biotechnology, information and communications technology, and materials science); and
• Advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the disciplines
Promote and facilitate dissemination and utilization of research outputs
WELL-TRAINED RESEARCHERS
POOL OF SCIENTIFIC
KNOWLEDGE
EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATIVE
SYSTEM
ADEQUATE RESEARCH FACILITIES
Researchers per Million Inhabitants
• Finland 7,681
• Japan 6,934
• Singapore 6,088
• Korea 6028
• Malaysia 372
• Thailand 311
• Indonesia 205
• Vietnam 115
• Sri Lanka 91
• Philippines 81
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Department of Science and Technology
National Research Council of the Philippines
Divisions •7 Natural Sciences •3 Social Sciences •Agriculture •Medicine •Engineering
NRCP, the oldest scientific agency in the Philippines was established in 1933. It is a collegial body. Current number of members is about 3,000.
Main function: To support basic research & provide policy recommendations to the government
WELL-TRAINED RESEARCHERS
POOL OF SCIENTIFIC
KNOWLEDGE
EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATIVE
SYSTEM
ADEQUATE RESEARCH FACILITIES
Budget Share
R&D
HRD
Admin Support
Literature access
60
5
34.5
<0.5
Access to Literature & Bibliometrics System
Require Only a Relatively Small Investment
BASIC RESEARCH
APPLIED RESEARCH
DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
POOL OF KNOWLEDGE
SCIENTIFIC 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
MISSION Strengthen international science for the benefit of society
STRATEGIC VISION A world where excellence in science is effectively translated into policy making and socio-economic development.
FOCUS OF ACTIVITIES - International Research Collaboration - Science for Policy - Universality of Science
GOALS of ICSU
1. Research coordination and planning - in selected priority areas of importance to society
2. Science and policy - ensure science is integrated into policy development - ensure relevant policies take into account both scientific
knowledge & the needs of science
3. Universality of science - to promote the freedom & responsibilities of scientists
and access to data & information as means to strengthen the global science community
ICSU INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION Sample Programs & Projects of ICSU
o Earth System Sustainability Initiative o Global environmental change program
• Global Earth Observing Systems • Polar Research • Disaster Risk • Ecosystem Change • Sustainable Energy • Urban Health and Wellbeing* • Biodiversity & Environmental Services*
*Activities with very active Philippine involvement at the regional level
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-piracy
Raise the visibility of Philippine research to the international scientific community
Will be easier for industry players to identify sources of expertise.
Philippine journals not in international database
Upgrade journals
Apply to Scopus for inclusion in database
International visibility
Recognizing Philippine research & increasing international visibility
No central database for Philippine publications
‘CHED Project on Philippine Citation Database
Involve J editors & NRCP to gather pdfs for local database
Link local DB internationally
Need Central Database for Philippine Publications
