MINSK, 3 December (BelTA) – The work of the National Academy of Sciences has not yet yielded the expected results; there is no monetization of research and development, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with the working group to analyze the activities of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus on 3 December, BelTA has learned.
The president emphasized that Belarus invests in domestic science, supports new areas of research, and creates the most favorable conditions for science.
“Unfortunately, the Academy of Sciences has not become a driver of the country's scientific and technical advancement so far. We have very few breakthrough scientific solutions,” the head of state remarked. “We do not see the payoff that we expected from the Academy. There is no monetization of the Academy of Sciences' research and development. And this is the main criterion for assessing its effectiveness.” It raises a question whether the country needs the Academy of Sciences in the current form and whether it would be better to focus on industry-specific, university science.
Some argue that science should get more financing. The president reasonably responded that results will be rewarded decently.
The president emphasized that Belarus invests in domestic science, supports new areas of research, and creates the most favorable conditions for science.
“Unfortunately, the Academy of Sciences has not become a driver of the country's scientific and technical advancement so far. We have very few breakthrough scientific solutions,” the head of state remarked. “We do not see the payoff that we expected from the Academy. There is no monetization of the Academy of Sciences' research and development. And this is the main criterion for assessing its effectiveness.” It raises a question whether the country needs the Academy of Sciences in the current form and whether it would be better to focus on industry-specific, university science.
Some argue that science should get more financing. The president reasonably responded that results will be rewarded decently.
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