The Hard Truth: Systemic Challenges in the 2025 STI Indicators Report

The official launch of the 2025 Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Indicators Report addresses the critical obstacles hindering national economic growth.

This segment unpacks the hard truths within the national innovation system. Data reveals a concerning drop in global competitiveness and a decline in Gross Expenditure on Research and Development to just 0.61% of GDP. The presentation also highlights a severe trade imbalance in intellectual property, noting that the country imports significantly more knowledge than it exports.

Furthermore, the discussion addresses a critical skills misalignment, with only 29% of graduates entering STEM fields, and points to stagnant manufacturing output as a major productivity challenge.

Watch the full launch here: https://bit.ly/4taQCdZ
Download the report here: https://bit.ly/4lVOHHV

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