The Eleventh National Economic and Social Development
Plan (2012-2016) places a high priority on raising
the gross expenditure on research and development
(R&D) per GDP, from the current 0.20% to 1% within
the next five years; and 2% within the next eight to
ten years. With a value of approximately USD 10
billion, these monies are comprised of roughly 70%
private investment, up from the current 45%.