DOST 11-Point Agenda

• (1) Pursue R&D to address pressing national problems.


  highlights the latest advancements in research and development geared towards the shared goal of improved nutrition and health for all.
• (2) Conduct R&D to enhance productivity and improve management of resources.


  Presents how R&D can be utilized to make key traditional industries steadfast and competitive through technological innovations that can address gaps in productivity and increase production yield.
• (3) Engage in R&D to generate and apply new knowledge and technologies across sectors.


  Engages R&D in emerging scientific and technological platforms which lay the inroads to the development of new products, services, and industries.
• (4) Strengthen and utilize regional R&D capabilities.


  focuses in strengthening institutional capacity to undertake research and development and contribute to regional development.
• (5) Maximize utilization of R&D results through technology transfer and commercialization.


  Includes mechanisms to encourage technology transfer and avenues where R&D results are promoted in the bid to maximize its

  utilization.
• (6) Develop STI human resources and build a strong STI culture.


  Aims to build a critical mass of competitive researchers, scientists, and engineers (RSEs) and promoting a culture of STI.
• (7) Upgrade STI facilities and capacities to advance R&D activities and expand S&T services.


  features various S&T facilities that offer technical services for carrying out research and development, as well as addressing the needs of the industry in terms of quality assurance, adherence to

  standards, product development, and innovation.
• (8) Expand STI assistance to communities and the production sector particularly MSMEs.


  focuses on S&T assistance provided to upgrade the technological capabilities and improve the productivity and efficiency of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
• (9) Provide STI-based solutions for disaster risks and climate change adaptation and mitigation.


  Highlights the role of the Department in building a disaster-resilient community through the provision of accurate and timely information.
• (10) Strengthen industry-academe-government and international STI collaboration.


  focuses on the linkages and networks being pursued by the Department in terms of S&T collaboration. In 2017, the Department took part in 24 bilateral engagements and participated in a number of activities which involved 14 international organizations.
• (11) Enhance effectiveness of STI governance.


  provides the policy framework that governs the implementation of the programs, projects and activities of the Department in contribution to national development and progress.