Office of the President > Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

Functions

• Formulate and adopt a comprehensive National Science and Technology Plan, and monitor and coordinate its funding and implementation;
• Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake scientific and technological research and development in areas identified as vital to the country's development;
• Promote the development of indigenous technology and the adaptation and innovation of suitable imported technology, and in this regard, undertake technology development up to commercial stage;
• Undertake design and engineering works to complement research and development functions;
• Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the transfer of the results of scientific and technological research and development to their end-users;
• Promote, assist and, where appropriate, undertake the technological services needed by agriculture, industry, transport, and the general public;
• Develop and maintain an information system and databank on science and technology;
• Develop and implement programs for strengthening scientific and technological capabilities through manpower training, infrastructure and institution-building;
• Promote public consciousness in science and technology; and,
• Undertake policy research, technology assessment, feasibility and technical studies.

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