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Science and Technology Indicators
in
Saint Lucia
Judith Ephraim
Ministry of Physical Development and the Environment
Science and Technology Portfolio
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Lead agency-Sustainable Development and
Environment Division (SDED)-Ministry of Physical
Development and the Environment
Limited dedicated resources-human and financial
Activities are project driven
Activities have been decreasing
Previous Collection of S&T
Indicators
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Conducted in 2002 by the SDED
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Part of a regional project
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Aim- To collect information on the human and financial
resources dedicated to scientific and technological
activities.
Time period examined-1998 and 1999
Previous Collection of S&T
Indicators
Methodology:
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Adapted questionnaire
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Intern employed for 6 months to administer survey
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The data were sought from government departments,
research institutions, public and private institutions,
and institutions of higher education in the country.
Response Rate from Previous
Survey
Survey Format
Context Indicators-provide information on particular
elemental features of the country  Population,
 Economically Active Population (Labour Force),
 Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Indicators of Economic Resources Devoted to S&T
Indicators of Human Resources Devoted to S&T
Scientific and Technology Indicators
Indicators of Economic Resources Devoted to S&T
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Expenditure on S&T
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Expenditure on S&T in relation to GDP
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Per Capita Expenditure on S&T
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Expenditure on S&T by Sector Performance
Scientific and Technology Indicators
Indicators of Economic Resources Devoted to S&T
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Expenditure on S&T by Socio-Economic Activity
1.Development of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2. Promotion of Industrial Development
3. Development of Social Services
4. Health
Science and Technology Indicators
Indicators of Human Resources Devoted to S&T
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Researchers
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Post -graduate students
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Technicians and Equivalent Staff
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Scientific Personnel
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Human Resources Devoted to S&T in Relation to
Labour Force
Human Resources Devoted to S&T
Challenges
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Low response rate
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Extended period of data collection
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Limited man power
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Suspicion surrounding confidentiality and use of data
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Limited application and understanding of S&T
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General absence of data collection
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No resources for publishing
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Sustainability
Results
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Analysis of data
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Report reading for publishing and printing
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Dissemination through website and specific requests
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Results not used in policy- making at this time
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SDED seeking collaboration for continuation of
collection of indicators
Recommendations
Report is the first step to raise the level of Science and
Technology in Saint Lucia
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The report provides greater understanding and
appreciation of S&T influence on the development of
the country
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Public awareness campaign before, during , after the
collection of S&T indicators
Report should be published and referenced frequently
Synergies should be built with existing programmes
and projects e.g. working with department of Statistics
and Caribbean welcome Project
Thank You