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SONA COUNTDOWN BY THE NUMBERS: A THREAD
Today, we focus on the state of S&T under the Duterte admin. Despite some laudable efforts under the helm of DOST Sec. Fortunato Dela Pena, science and tech remains stunted, and systemically underdeveloped.
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Today, we focus on the state of S&T under the Duterte admin. Despite some laudable efforts under the helm of DOST Sec. Fortunato Dela Pena, science and tech remains stunted, and systemically underdeveloped.
#SONAgKaisa
#WakaSONA2020
Spending for S&T devt is relatively low. Latest data available on gross expenditures in R&D stand at only 0.16% of GDP [2], very far from the UNESCO standard of 1%, and lagging behind neighbors Indonesia (0.23%), Malaysia (1.44%), and Singapore (1.94%).
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![Spending for S&T devt is relatively low. Latest data available on gross expenditures in R&D stand at only 0.16% of GDP [2], very far from the UNESCO standard of 1%, and lagging behind neighbors Indonesia (0.23%), Malaysia (1.44%), and Singapore (1.94%). #SONAgKaisa](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ed45I-tUwAMtIrw.jpg "Spending for S&T devt is relatively low. Latest data available on gross expenditures in R&D stand at only 0.16% of GDP [2], very far from the UNESCO standard of 1%, and lagging behind neighbors Indonesia (0.23%), Malaysia (1.44%), and Singapore (1.94%). #SONAgKaisa")
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In 2015, nearly half of the P21.87 million invested in R&D was done by the government, while 38% of investments came from business.
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Most science and tech in the country is imported. The dwindling manufacturing and productive sectors - from 49% of GDP in 2000 to 39% in 2019 [3] - often rely on imported equipment and expertise rather than build in-house or tap local R&D.
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... Industries in PH only spent 0.06% of their revenues on R&D. Govt only allocated 0.55% of its budget for research. Here lies d crux of our problems in S&T sect. With lil support frm govt, pref for imports, & dwindling real industrial base, we can’t expect local S&T to flourish
