Recommendation 1
Develop and implement whole-of-government strategic planning for R&D.
The federal government should develop and execute a whole-of-government approach for strategic R&D investment, including a clear articulation of near-, medium- and long-term research priorities. A whole-of-government strategic plan should include clear and specific objectives and benchmarks, results-driven planning and execution, a predictable funding stream, and effective coordination and collaboration across agencies and federal labs.