(Techno-Scientific Questions)

Focal Question: What should be the strategy of the Philippines on the WPS in 20 years?

Re-Stated QuestionsDrivers/ForcesEnablersInhibitors

- Transpo, Information & Commo -

What will be the state or condition of the nations transportation, information and communications infrastructure in the future (Philippines compared with its ASEAN neighbors)? In the next 5, 10 or 20 years?Quality of: Airports Seaports Roads & Highways Inland Waterways Railways & Railroads Pipelines Information Technology Integrated Telecoms Electronics Audio-Visual Economic Activity Political Will Graft and Corruption

- Science, Techno & Innovation/Research, Development & Innovation -

Can the country meet or match the demands of the future in terms of science, technology and innovation? What is the level of its competitiveness in terms of regional or global standards?Level (based on regional and global standards: Scientific Research and Development Aviation and Shipbuilding Power and Energy Health and Welfare Services Trade and Industry Space Program and Development-

- Technology for Defense and Armed Forces -

What are the essential elements needed for the Philippines to realize a well developed and robust defense technology infrastructure capable of supporting the countrys defense requirements?Level of Capability and Inventory of: Weapons and Military Hardware (Armament & Equipment Missile Program RMA and MTR (Military Technology Revolution) C4ISR Technology Defense Industry

- Talent and Skills Development-

What are needed to prepare the nation (and its people) to be able to absorb the future technological and scientific shocks and trends in the coming decades?Importance of: Technical Education Professional Training Technology Transfer Institutions and Centers for Science and Technology Technical Cooperation and Exchanges