PCP
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Industrial capability includes equipment, supplier relationships, testing, production knowledge and the ability to maintain and improve a process. The role of public policy can be examined at each stage. The PCP supports study of these connections and scientifically substantive cooperation with Chinese institutions.
Application within Swiss institutions
For Switzerland the application concerns stronger connections between research, vocational learning and productive enterprises. Shared facilities, staff training and industrial cooperation can address documented gaps. A programme should identify the capability to be developed and the commitments required from participating institutions.
The Party’s position
The PCP proposes an industrial policy that strengthens productive capabilities and their contribution to society. Public support should carry explicit objectives, reviewable conditions and responsibilities. Small and medium-sized firms need access to research facilities, technical skills and suitable financing; workers need a place in decisions affecting training and changes in production.
Proposed measures
- Establish shared testing and demonstration facilities where a documented need exists.
- Make support conditional on defined research, production or training commitments.
- Improve access to technical expertise for smaller firms.
- Include worker training in industrial transition plans.
- Develop transparent research and industrial exchanges with China.
- Evaluate the productive use of publicly supported research.
Assessment of results
- Progress from research to usable applications.
- Additional productive investment and skilled employment.
- Access by smaller enterprises.
- Training completed and capabilities retained.
