Efforts to Upgrade R&D in the Philippines Elsevier LibraryConnect Seminar 9 July 2012, InterContinnental Hotel, Makati Lourdes J Cruz, PhD NAST, NRCP & UPMSI
Research in a Knowledge-Based Economy Research is a key element of an innovative and economically prosperous nation. Research Science Technology Development 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
Country Global Competitiveness Index 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
The Academe and Inclusive Development Government NEDA Academe Environment Conservation & Sustainable Development Industry Community
DOST Program on S&T to Propel Economic Growth 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
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 De La Salle University MSU-IIT Univ of San Carlos Central Luzon State University Mapua Institute of Technology UP Diliman
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 ADEQUATE RESEARCH FACILITIES POOL OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEM
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 chartsbin.com/view/1124
Divisions 7 Natural Sciences 3 Social Sciences Agriculture Medicine Engineering Department of Science and Technology National Research Council of the Philippines Main function: To support basic research & provide policy recommendations to the government 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.
WELL-TRAINED RESEARCHERS ADEQUATE RESEARCH FACILITIES POOL OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATIVE SYSTEM
Access to Literature & Bibliometrics System Require Only a Relatively Small Investment Budget Share R&D HRD Admin Support Literature access 60 5 34.5 <0.5
BASIC RESEARCH APPLIED RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS POOL OF KNOWLEDGE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE ARTICLES IN ACCREDITED SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL JOURNALS PATENTS TECHNICAL REPORTS
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.
Recognizing Philippine research & increasing international visibility Upgrade journals International visibility Apply to Scopus for inclusion in database Philippine journals not in international database
Need Central Database for Philippine Publications CHED Project on Philippine Citation Database Link local DB internationally Involve J editors & NRCP to gather pdfs for local database No central database for Philippine publications