Department of Science and Technology of
Contact Point:
DOST Central Office, www.dost.gov.ph
Address: DOST Bldg. Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila, 1631 Philippines
Telephone Nos: (632) 837-20-71 to 82
Fax: (632) 837-8937
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is the premiere science and technology body in the country charged with the twin mandate of providing central direction, leadership and coordination of all scientific and technological activities, and of formulating policies, programs and projects to support national development.
Vision:
A competent and competitive science and technology community with a social conscience.
Mandate:
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) shall provide central direction, leadership, and coordination of scientific and technological efforts and ensure that the results therefore geared and utilized in areas of maximum economic and social benefits for the people.
In the current arena of globalization, science and technology have become the most important factor for national economic growth and source of competitive advantage. Recognition of this fact has led technologically-progressive nations and firms to invest substantial resources in research and development (R&D), technology acquisition and adaptation, S&T education and training, and S&T infrastructure.
Strategies
The Eleven-Point Agenda encompasses the strategies to be implemented to achieve the vision and desired outcomes:
- Pursue R&D to address pressing national problems.
- Conduct R&D to enhance productivity and improve management of resources.
- Engage in R&D to generate and apply new knowledge and technologies across sectors.
- Strengthen and utilize regional R&D capabilities.
- Maximize utilization of R&D results through technology transfer and commercialization.
- Develop STI human resources and build a strong STI culture.
- Upgrade STI facilities and capacities to advance R&D activities and expand S&T services.
- Expand STI assistance to communities and the production sector, particularly MSMEs.
- Provide STI-based solutions for disaster risks and climate change adaptation and mitigation.
- Strengthen industry-academe-government and international STI collaboration.
- Enhance effectiveness of STI governance.
