Science, Learning Objectives

Technology, and
Nation-building  To identify and evaluate
government policies
pertaining to S&T in terms
of their contributions to
nation building
Learning Objectives
 Discuss the role of science and technology in
Philippine nation building;
 Evaluate government policies pertaining to
Science and Technology in terms of their
contributions to nation-building; and
 Identify government policies and its impact on the
development of the Filipino nation.
Government Policies on Science and
Technology
 Introduced and implemented programs, projects
and policies to boost science and technology.
 Primary goal is to prepare the country and its
people to meet the demands of a technologically
driven world and capacitate the people to live in a
world driven by science.
 Harmonized National R&D Agenda (HNRDA) 2017-2022
 Prepared by DOST after consultation with government and private R&D
institutions, the academe, industry, and other concerned agencies

 Ensures that results of S&T endeavours are geared towards and are
utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefit for the people

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..\Phil.S&T agenda\Global_Innovation_Index_2013-2016.compressed.pdf
..\Phil.S&T agenda\ST_Competitiveness_Rankings_of_the_Philippines_2011-2017.pdf

Harmonized National Research and Development Agenda 2017-2022. www.dost.gov.ph.

Activity:
 Make a position paper
• 500-750 words
 Do you agree with the current S&T
policies/thrusts/agenda of the government?
Why or why not?
 Choose one policy and assess/evaluate its possible
impact to nation building.