Science and Technology Policy Research Division (STPRD)
"Science Indicators for Policy Development"
The Science and Technology Policy Research Division (STPRD) is engaged in providing evidence based policy recommendations for policy formulation on science, technology and other fields ensuring the research/innovation eco-system of the country.
Accordingly, the Division undertake science, technology and innovation (STI) policy research in the areas of importance to make recommendations for policy formulation. The Division regularly conducts the national R&D Survey to measure the status of the R&D in the country. Further, the Division maintains a S&T personnel database enabling collection, interpretation and analysis of S&T human resource data. This online platform ensures quick dissemination of latest local and international S&T events and opportunities to its members.
Key Activities/ Programmes
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National Research and Development (R&D) survey R & D Statistics
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Science and Technology Management Information System (STMIS) Science and Technology Management Information System
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Science & Technology policy studies
- The widest S&T network of the country - Science and Technology Management Information System (STMIS)
- R&D Statistical Handbook series - National RD&I Survey
- International Conference on Social and Cultural Nexus of Science and Technology Development
- POLICY BRIEF on Food and Nutrition Security: Policy Implications