Thailand ICT Master Plan (2002-2006). - Nectec

Table of plans and activities, relevant agencies and timeframes for operationsStrategy 3: Reform and enhancement of the capability on ICT research and development“Public and private sectors, together with educational institution, will jointly restructure the direction of R&D in ICT so as to meet the demand from industry. Concretepolicies and measures for basic education to shape scientific thinking are to be accelerated in order to build up researchers and human resource in the field. There isthe need for budget allocation, conducive environments and all critical factors, as well as commercialization of R&D in order to generate indigenous technology andreduce reliance on foreign technology.”Plans and activitiesRelevant agenciesTimeframes for Operations2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007Prime moving projects3.1 The government to set up the education reform policy- Ministry of Educationat the basic, vocational and high-level educationinstitutions levels, to enhance the skills of students inScience and English.- Ministry of Information andCommunication Technology- Ministry of Science and Technology- Educational Institutions- The Bureau of the Budget3.2 The government and the private sector to provide- Ministry of Information andnecessary incentives to attract people to join the researchCommunication Technologyprofession such as financial rewards and careerdevelopment.- Ministry of Education- Ministry of Science and Technology- Ministry of Labor- Office of the Civil Service Commission- Private SectorThailand ICT Master Plan (2002-2006) 49