Philippines Announces 10-Year Nanotech Roadmap
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The Republic of the Philippines this week laid out a 10-year strategy for the development of a local nanotech industry.
"The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development Council (DOST-PCASTRD) made this announcement as part of an effort to bolster economic development in the country," writes INQUIRER.net's Alexander Villafania. "The PCASTRD's nanotechnology strategic roadmap will cover at least six industrial sectors, including the semiconductor, information technology, energy, agriculture, medicine and environment protection. The roadmap indicates that funding will be provided to several nanotechnology projects, which intend to benefit identified industrial sectors."
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