Current sci-tech status in Fujian and recommendations for improvement

Statistical monitoring data are critical for promoting science and technology,enhancing competitiveness and improving technical management.This paper uses the information from the National Scientific and Technological Progress Statistics to evaluate the progress in Fujian between 2001 and 2008.By comparing with 11 other provinces in eastern China,projections on the provincial and national sci-tech development in the future applying the gray-forecasting model are presented.Past failures in the development in Fujian and suggestions for improvement are discussed.