The IYA2009_Philippines yahoo group had a poll on ways to develop Philippine astronomy. The result for the poll was posted on September 8, 2009.
Here are the top 5 choices:
Greater cooperation among astronomical organizations, institutions and individual astronomers (14.29%)
Support for astronomy education in the undergraduate and graduate levels (14.29%)
Use of various media to promote astronomy, i.e. internet, television, radio (14.29%)
Establishment of local and international linkages (12.24%)
Creation of an astronomical union in the country, composed of astronomical societies, institutions and agencies (10.20%)
The rest of the choices were:
*Inclusion of separate astronomy courses in the primary and secondary levels
*Establishment of scientific research programs in astronomy and astrophysics
*Scholarships for students with majors in astronomy or astrophysics
*Establishment of local and international linkages
*Publications, such as books, journals, newsletters, and conference proceedings
*Astronomical conventions/ conferences/ congress
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