VOLUME 36 NO. 2 (2014)

For the 36th Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM), the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) focused on the three “pillars” of competitiveness identified by the World Economic Forum: infrastructure, information, and innovation. Discussions centered on policy and governance issues in key infrastructure sectors such as energy, water, telecommunications, and transportation, with the goal of identifying concrete measures to improve the country’s performance. Serving as a premier forum for scientific and policy research, the ASM produced recommendations for both government and the private sector to support national competitiveness and development.