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Calabarzon Regional Development Research Agenda
2018-2022

I. Introduction

Research is a tool to establish or confirm facts, validate previous
researches, solve problems, support and/or develop new theories. It
comprises creative work undertaken on a systematic basis to increase
the stock of knowledge. Development challenges could be addressed
with the increase in the stock of knowledge generated by new
research results.

In pursuit of sustainable and inclusive growth, research plays a critical
role in helping the government formulate better policies, plans,
programs, projects and strategies. The Calabarzon Regional
Development Plan (RDP) 2017-2022 includes priority research agenda
to address development gaps.

The Region ranks first nationwide in terms of Research and
Development (R&D) expenditure ratio to gross regional domestic
product in 2013 at 0.26 percent. The Region surpassed NCR with only
0.19 percent which ranked number one in 2011. This shows
recognition of the Region on the importance of R&D activities to spur
economic and social growth. However, this is still below the standard
set by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) of one percent for R&D of
developing countries.

Knowledge is highly recognized as a driver of economic growth and
social wellbeing. Proper use of information to create value adding
knowledge is beneficial to productivity enhancement and
competitiveness. Consequently, all actors involved in science,
technology and innovation are important to translate results of R&D
activities into appropriate technology and innovations that will benefit
the society.

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