PNOY`S SOCIAL CONTRACT

DEVELOPING AND NURTURING CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
ENGR. MA. LOURDES P. ORIJOLA
Assistant Secretary
OUTLINE
1. DOST Mandate, Vision, and
Organization
2. National Priority Agenda
3. S&T Framework for Innovation
4. Relevant Efforts Towards Development
of Centers of Excellence
5. Conclusion
DOST MANDATE
“The DOST shall provide central direction, leadership and coordination of scientific and technological efforts and ensure that the results therefrom are geared and utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people.” DOST VISION
“To become the leading agent in ensuring sustained economic progress for maximum socio‐economic value for the Filipino people through pioneering relevant scientific knowledge, innovative and commercially viable technologies.”
DOST ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Office of the Secretary
Undersecretary for Science and Technological Services
Undersecretary for Research and Development
Undersecretary for Regional Operations
Assistant Secretary for Finance, Administrative and Legal Affairs
Assistant Secretary for
Technology Transfer
Assistant Secretary for Strategic Plans and Programs
3 Sectoral Planning Councils
2 Collegial Bodies
7 R&D Institutes
7 S&T Service Institutes
16 Regional Offices
79 Provincial S&T Centers
DOST KEY PROGRAMS
AQUINO ADMINISTRATION’S
KRAs
GOOD
GOVERNANCE AND ANTICORRUPTION
S&T HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
(PSHS, SEI)
ICT PROGRAMS
(ICTO, NCC, TELOF)
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER PROGRAMS
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND
POVERTY REDUCTION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(SECTORAL COUNCILS, RDIs,
S&T SERVICES, REGIONAL OFFICES)
SECURITY, JUSTICE AND PEACE
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND
HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM
(PAGASA, PHIVOLCS)
CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
AND MITIGATION
DOST R&D Priority Agenda
Agriculture
and Food
Disaster Mitigation
and Management
Environment and
Natural
Resources
Health and Health
Products
Biotechnology
Electronics
Energy
Information and
Communication
Technology
Manufacturing
Nanotechnology
DOST FIVE POINT PROGRAM (2011‐2016)
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Developing Solutions to Pressing National
Problems
Developing Appropriate Technologies to Create
Growth In The Countryside
Harnessing Technology to Improve Industry
Competitiveness
Using S&T to Enhance Delivery of Government
and Social Services
Harnessing Emerging Technologies to Boost
National Competitiveness
Innovation‐
Based Economy
New Industries GOV’T POLICIES
& INCENTIVES
PRIVATE and
INTERNATIONAL
FUNDING
Universities and Colleges
GOV’T INTERVENTION
Scholarship Grants
Researchers
Researchers as Faculty Members
R&D Institutions
GOV’T R&D FUNDING
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (COEs)
• Public or private institutions consisting of professionals, community leaders and scientists fostering technological innovations that result in new products, services, systems, and strategies
• Nurture professionals and students to careers of excellence and leadership in science and technology, and promote understanding among future scientific and technological leaders in the global community
• Dynamic system of shared expertise, knowledge, facilities and other resources BUILDING‐UP CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
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Engineering Research and Development
Technologies
Upgrading Facilities of R&D Institutes and
Regional Science and Technology
Laboratories
Institutional Support towards Achieving
ISO Accreditation and Malcolm Baldridge
Quality Awards
Accelerated S&T Human Resource
Development
Engineering Research & Development for
Technology (ERDT)
Conceptualized to address the lack of highly trained
research scientists and engineers (RSEs) and R&D
activities in engineering
Model for collaboration among local universities to
strengthen ties between institutions thus promoting
the culture of R&D in engineering institutions
ERDT Components
Engineering Research and Development for
Technology (ERDT)
DOST
CHED
S&T
Experts
Faculty
Development
UP College of
Engineering
Engineering
Experts
POOL OF HIGH LEVEL S&T
HUMAN RESOURCES
8 ERDT University Consortium Members
Accelerated Science and Technology Human
Resource Development Program(ASTHRDP)
Program Components
University
Based
Thesis/
Dissertation
Grant
Research
Enrichment
Program
ASTHRD
• Aimed to accelerate the development of a critical mass of science, mathematics and technology experts for national competitiveness
• Share resources and exchange information thru collaborative academic and research activities that will produce technically competent MS and PhD graduates in the basic and applied sciences and mathematics
May 6, 2011 EXECOM Meeting
UPGRADING OF REGIONAL STANDARDS AND TESTING LABS
• Provide testing and calibration services to industries, researchers, and other customers in the regions
• Provide physical, chemical, and microbiological testing of various materials and products as well as calibration of measuring instruments
• Facilities are upgraded to expand the scope of services and sustain the delivery of relevant, timely and quality services to priority industries for them to comply with local and international mandatory requirements
RSTL in DOST Region VII
RSTL in DOST in Region XII
ISO QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUPPORT • To establish, implement and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in all DOST Research and Development Institutes, Regional Offices, Sectoral Councils, and the Central DOST
• Ensure continuous maintenance of established QMS and other ISO standards required in the laboratories
CONCLUSION
PROMISING SCENARIO WITH DEVELOPED COEs:
ƒ High‐value added activities will increase and
redound to economic growth
ƒ The country will attract more investments in
technology‐based industries
ƒ Culture of research will proliferate in local
Universities and indigenous technologies will
sprout