Business leaders said yesterday that they have confidence in the development of the nation and hope the government's new six-year national development plan will be fully implemented.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manu-facturing Co chairman Morris Chang (張忠謀) said he has seen the need for the reforms envisioned in the plan dubbed "Challenge 2008: Key National Development Projects."
Over the last eight years, he said, development was at a standstill with per-capita income at about US$13,000. He blamed the stagnation on the lack of international vision, failure to teach the basic sciences, the mental lethargy of the education system and a judicial system that isn't compatible with international regulations.
Under the plan, more attention will be given to the cultivation of e-generation talents, the teaching of English, the promotion of internationalization and the protection of the environment and the cultural development, he said.
Huang Chung-jen (黃崇仁), pres-ident of Taipei Computer Association, called on the legislature to work with the executive branch in appropriating the funding needed for the plan. He also urged the government to make decisions on direct links as soon as possible.
On Friday Premier Yu Shyi-kun reaffirmed the government's determination to carry out the plan,which will cost some NT$2.65 trillion (US$77.26 billion).
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