(iii) analyzing the status of manufacturing
technology needs across independent agencies.
(5) Conduct technology policy analyses to improve
Commonwealth manufacturing productivity, technology and
innovation and cooperate with the Commonwealth's
manufacturing industry in the improvement of Commonwealth
productivity, technology and ability to compete successfully
in world markets.
(6) Identify technological needs, problems and
opportunities within and across the Commonwealth's
manufacturing sector that, if addressed, could make a
significant contribution to the State economy.
(7) Assess whether the capital, technical and other
resources being allocated to manufacturing are likely to
generate new technologies, adequate to meet private and
social demands for goods and services and sufficient to
promote productivity and economic growth.
(8) Encourage the creation of joint initiatives by local
governments, regional organizations, private companies,
institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations
to encourage technology transfer, to stimulate innovation and
to promote an appropriate climate for investment in
manufacturing-related industries.
(9) Propose manufacturing-related cooperative research
involving appropriate independent agencies, local
governments, regional organizations, institutions of higher
education, nonprofit organizations or private companies to
promote the common use of resources, to improve training
programs and curricula, to stimulate interest in high
technology manufacturing careers and to encourage the
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