Abstract
Research shows that the size of a nation's science and technology (S&T) labor force and training system have a positive effect on economic development (Schofer et al., 2000). Specifically, a highly skilled S&T workforce is considered one of four pillars required to transform into a knowledge-based economy (ADB, 2007). And within the last decade or so, there is a resurgence of efforts of various countries, including the Philippines, to quantify the contributions of its S&T workforce in creating a positive impact in society towards nation building (DOST, 2019). This paper deals with the Philippines' S&T human capital development (HCD) situation. It draws on the recent series of evidence-based email discussions and webinars facilitated by the Philippine American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) and related research findings and supporting data. The paper aims to present a factual assessment of the S&T HCD situation, offer recommendations for improvements to the concerned government agencies, and propose strategies by which PAASE can help meet our country's S&T human capital needs.
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