Horizon 2020:

Opportunities for Productive Cooperation

at ASEAN and National Levels

Pichet DurongkaverojSecretary General

National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, Thailand

Regional Context

ASEAN

ASEAN Community 2015

10 nations600 million peopleCombined GDP of US$1.8 trillion

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ASEAN and Dialogue Partners

ASEAN

ASEAN + 3 (China, Japan, South Korea)

ASEAN +6 (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand)

9% World Population

31% World Population

50% World Population

2% World GDP

18% World GDP

22% World GDP

Source: 2012 Statistics from The World Bank , http://data.worldbank.org/ , compiled by National STI Policy Office 4

ASEAN-EUASEAN-RussiaASEAN-US……

Environment surrounding ASEAN

• Common heritage

• Diverse cultures, yet with distinct common background

• Common outlook on life and society in general

• Common interests in trade, industry, agriculture, etc.

• Common interests in growing science, technology and innovation and applying them to development.

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Source: The ASEAN Secretariat, www.aseansec.org 6

The ASEAN Krabi Initiative Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for a Competitive , Sustainable and Inclusive ASEAN

STI Enculturation

Public-Private Partnership

Platform

Bottom-of-the -Pyramid (BOP)

Focus

Youth-focused Innovation

STI for Green Society

Organisational restructure for a meaningful delivery of STI agenda in ASEAN

ASEAN Innovation for Global Market

Green Technology

Digital Economy, New Media & Social Network

Science and Innovation for Life

Biodiversity for Health & Wealth

Energy Security

Water Resource Management

Food Security

Thematic Tracks

Develop mechanisms to pursue partnerships and cooperation with other stakeholders in STI

Paradigm Shifts

ASEAN 2015 – Vision of ASEAN Leaders

RationaleRoles of STI – A Balance between Competitiveness and Human Development (People-oriented STI)

Reinventing ASEAN Scientific Community for a Meaningful Delivery of STI Agenda in ASEAN

Courses of Action Enhance ASEAN Plan of Action on S&T for 2012-2015 and leverage the recommendations of the

Krabi Retreat for development of future APAST beyond 2015

Implement monitoring and evaluation mechanism for the implementation of STI thematic tracks

Endorsed by ASEAN S&T Ministers at the 6th IAMMST as a policy framework for STI cooperation in ASEAN, December 2010

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ASEAN S&T Ministerial Statement (AMMST-14)26 November 2011

Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

ASEAN Committee on Science and Technoogy(COST) shall embark on a transformational revolution and paradigm shift as defined in the Krabi Initiative and that while still anchored on science and technology, COST shall ensure that innovation benefitting the ASEAN peoples will be the ultimate goal of S&T collaboration in ASEAN.

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The Conceptual Framework of ASEAN Plan of Action on STI

(APASTI 2015-2020)

The Current ASEAN Plan of Action on Science and

Technology (APAST)

The New ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation

(APASTI)

Exclusiveness of S&TInclusiveness of S&T and

INNOVATION

Knowledge generation & application

Knowledge transformation

State/Institution-oriented People-oriented

State players

State & Non-State players including local governments, private

sector, people, and International organizations

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Some Strategic Actions to begin with…

• The Krabi Initiative Pilot ProgrammesAligned with the current ASEAN COST flagship

programmes and sub-committees missions

• Cooperation with Dialogue Partners and International OrganizationsProactively engage APASTI with ASEAN Dialogue

Partners and International Organizations (EU, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Russia, Germany, UN)

• Public-Private Partnership MechanismEnhance linkages with private partners

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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN PLAN OF ACTION TO STRENGTHEN THE ASEAN-EU

ENHANCED PARTNERSHIP (2013-2017)

Promoting Cooperation in Science and Technology (S&T)

1. Continue dialogue between Committee of Science and Technology (COST) and the EU to promote cooperation in research and technology and innovation under the Framework Programme 7 (FP7) and its successor programme “HORIZON 2020”. Strengthen ASEAN-EU dialogue in the field of R&D including in applied S&T, as well as to reinforce the policy dialogue;

2. Support ASEAN to establish a network of S&T centres of excellence to promote closer cooperation, sharing of research facilities, technology transfer and commercialisation, and technology development, including joint programmes to promote science technology and innovation in vocational education through work-integrated learning;

3. Facilitate the exchange and mobility of scientists and researchers in accordance to the respective laws, rules, regulation, and national policies; and

4. Promote the implementation of the eight Thematic Tracks of the Krabi Initiative as a strategic platform for ASEAN-EU Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) cooperation.

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Outcome of the 19th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting, April 2012

ASEAN Talent Mobility (ATM) Workshoparound March or April 2014 Bangkok, Thailand

(endorsed by ASEAN COST and S&T Ministers)

Objectives: • exchange views and experiences on talent management and development of STI human resources• discuss policies and mechanisms to promote talent mobility in ASEAN and international brain circulation• explore the potential of developing “ASEAN Talent Mobility (ATM)” Programme as a platform for talent mobility among ASEAN and its partners

Participants Representatives from ASEAN COST Representatives from the private sector and universities ASEAN dialogue partners

Expected OutcomeA set of recommendations and plan of action for the ASEAN Talent Mobility (ATM) Programme

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National Context

Thailand

Thailand’s Strategy 2013 New Growth Model

Improving internal process

Getting out of the middle-income

trap

Increasing Environ-mental

friendliness

Reducing social

disparity

Economic Growth & Competitiveness

Green Growth

Inclusive Growth

Better governance and public management

Human security, human development and quality of life

Improved infrastructure, R&D, and productivity

Streamlined Rules &

RegulationsSource: National Economic and Social Development Board, Thailand 14

Thailand’s Strategy 2013 Strategic Issues

1. Agriculture

2. Industry

3. Tourism and services

4. Infrastructure

5. Energy

6. Regional integration

7. Competitiveness

1. Education

2. Public health

3. Social welfare for all

4. Promotion of

community enterprises

and SMEs

5. Labor protection

6. Social justice

7. Anti-corruption

measures

1. Eco-industry towns

2. Reduction of GHG

emission

3. Environmental fiscal

policy

4. Rehabilitation of

natural resources and

water resource

management

5. Climate change

adaptation and

mitigation

1. Legal reform

2. Civil service

restructuring

3. Public-sector HRD

4. Tax restructuring

5. Budgeting reform

6. Government asset

utilization

7. Peace & security in

the southern border

provinces

8. Political reform

ECONOMIC

GROWTH &

COMPETITIVENESS

INCLUSIVE

GROWTH

GREEN

GROWTH

INTERNAL

PROCESS

8. Research & Development8.1 Raise R&D expenditure to 1% of GDP8.2 Promote talent mobility and S&T human resource development8.3 Development of regional science parks

Source: National Economic and Social Development Board, Thailand 15

The National Science Technology and Innovation Policy and Plan 2012 - 2021

• Provide national direction for the next 10 years with periodic adjustments

• Identify Focuses and Balance between Economic and Social Development and Context for Thailand

• Preparedness for Future Changes that will have major impacts to Thai Society

• Plan derived from Intensive and Widespread Public & Stakeholders Participatory Process with Implementation Strategies Incorporated

• First Time “INNOVATION” is systematically introduced

• Address STI for development and development of STI

Source: National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, Thailand

STI

Regionalism(ASEAN+)

Green Innovation

Energy & Environment

Demographic & Social Changes

QualitySociety

Sustainable Economy

Competition & Economic Integration

Ageing Society Decentralization

Energy Security

Climate Change

Natural Resource Management

Technological Changes

Creativity Platform

Eco Production& Services

Social & Cultural Mobilization

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The National Science Technology and Innovation Policy and Plan 2012 - 2021

Source: National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, Thailand

5 Strategic Action Agenda

2.Enhancing Economic Competitiveness and

Flexibility

1.Empowering Society and Local Communities

5.Promoting and Supporting the Development of STI Infrastructure and Enabling Factors

4.Developing and Enhancing STI Human Capital

3.Ensuring Energy, Resource and

Environment Security

Green Innovation for Quality Society and Sustainable

Economic Growth

Rice and

Rice Products

Bio-based Energy

Rubber and

Rubber Products

Processed Food

Electrical and

Electronics

Automotive & Parts

Plastics & Petro -

chemicals

Fashion (Textiles, Jewelry, Leather)

Value-added

Tourism

Logistics and Rails

Construc-tions and Related Services

Creative &Digital Contents

Sustainable Economy

12 Target Economic Sectors

Quality Society

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2012

R&D /GDP = 0.24 %R&D Personnel (FTE)

9.01 : 10,000

R&D expenditure(Private : Government)

38 : 62

2021: 2%2016: 1%

(2021) 25:10,000(2016) 15:10,000

2016-202170:30

STI Investment Targets

Source: National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office

Thailand Status in 2012R&D Exp = 21,493 MBR&D Exp : Gov : Private =13,318:8,175 MBR&D Personnel = 57,220 (man-year)

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Top 10 Private Sector R&D Investment, 2013

Chemical3,630 mil baht

Others1,862 mil baht

Textile423 mil baht

Transport and Logistics

449 mil baht

Electronics722 mil baht

Minerals794 mil baht

Auto920 mil baht

Electricity, Gas and Water Services970 mil baht

Rubber and Plastic1,125 mil baht Machinary

1,361 mil baht

Petrolium1,553 mil baht

Food 2,375 mil baht

Source: R&D Survey, National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, 2013

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Phase II: accelerating industrycompetitiveness through S&T (endof 2013 onwards)• Prioritized on 2 Innovation Clusters: Food and Automotive Parts,• Approx. 5,000 public & privatepersonnels,• Est. 200 tenant companies.Phase III: inducing knowledge-based economy in the surroundingarea.

Thailand Science Park :Accelerating Innovation

3 Development Phases:

Phase I: creating critical mass on R&D

activities and S&T services (2002-2013)

• Over 3,000 public & private personnels,

• Approx. 9% of Thailand R&D spending,

• 60+ tenant companies, 1/3 are internationals.

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Thailand Science Parks Network

Thailand Science ParkHeadquarter of NSTDA and 4 National Researcher Centers

Northern Science Park:(1) Chiang Mai University (2) Maejo University(3) Naresuan University(4) Mae Fah Luang University

North Eastern Science Park:(1) Khon Kaen University(2) Suranaree University of Technology(3) Maha Sarakham University(4) Ubon Ratchathani University

Southern Science Park:(1) Prince of Songkla University(2) Walailak University

Eastern Science Park (in the-set-up)(1) GISTDA (2) Burapha University

Northern 1. Agriculture & Food Processing2. IT Software & Digital Content3. Medical / Health Science/Biotechnology

North Eastern1. Agriculture & Food

Processing2. Hard disk drive,

Enterprise software, Embedded software

3. Mining Industries and Alternative Energy

Southern1. Food/Agriculture2. Proactive Medicine -Herb, Cosmetic

Thailand Science Park1. Auto Parts2. Organic Printed

Electronics3. Food & Feed 4. Nano-cosmeceutical

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Little Scientist House (HRH Sirindhorn Foundation, OBEC, NSTDA, IPST., NSM., Nanmee)

EBL (IPST)

Brain-based

Learning (OKMD)

EBL (IPST)

Science Classroom(OBEC/IPST/MOST

/POSN)

Olympiad (OBEC, IPST., POSN.)

DPST (IPST)

Chulabhorn

MWIT

SBTS (OVEC)

WiL

WiL (OHEC, STI,

KMUTNB, KMUTT, OVEC)

RGI., RRI. (TRF)

PSMT (IPST)

ODOS (MoE)

JSTP (NSTDA)

Coaching (TYSA)

THAIST (STI)

TGIST (NSTDA)

Co-STRD

(MOST)

KNIT

- STOU- NFE - On the job training- Promotion tie in with mastery- Commercial Package Training- Employer Approval

Talent Mobility (STI)

Training(OKMD)Graduate

Program (TISTR+Uni)

Science Scholars (MOST, OHEC)

UBI (OHEC)Children’s University

(NSTDA)

SCiUS(MOST)

STEM Education

Kindergarten G1-G6 G7-G9G10-

G12/Voc. Cert.

High Voc. Cert./

Undergrad

Graduate Studies

Labour Retirement

YSTP (NSTDA)

Learning Method Enrichment/Mentoring Specialty Schools Class in School Scholarship Programme

Enabling System Formal Education/OthersLife-long Learning/Training

Gifted Classroom

(IPST)

S&M Talent (IPST)

Technology Curriculum (IPST) Technology Teacher Curriculum (IPST)

Childhood SMT (IPST)

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STI HR Development Programmes

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National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office319 ChamChuri Square Building 14th Fl., Phayathai Rd., Patumwan, Bangkok 10300, Thailand Tel: +66 2 160 5432Fax: +66 2 160 5438E-mail: info@sti.or.thhttp://www.sti.or.th

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