Sakarindr Bhumiratana President National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Thailand Presented at The 3rd Asian Science and Technology Forum October 5, 2007 Tokyo
Agenda Sufficiency Economy The 10th National Economic and Social Development Plan National S&T Strategic Plan The Way Forward
The Philosophy of "Sufficiency Economy The Middle Path Moderation Reasonableness Self-immunity Wisdom Condition (knowledge, consideration, prudence) Moral Condition (honesty, integrity, diligence, patience, perseverance) lead to Life/Economic/Social Balance/Stable/Sustainable Source: Sufficiency Economy Unit, Office of National Economic and Social Development Board
Socio-Economic Metaphor & National Goals (Sufficient Living Style/Middle of the Path) Economic Growth Balance Sufficiency Economy Peaceful and Harmonious Society Reasonableness Self-Immunity Globalization/ Competitiveness Moderation Social Cohesion National Goals Sustainable Growth Green and Happiness Society
Principle The 10th National Economic and Social Development Plan The Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy as a guidance Objectives People-Centered Development Balancing between the 3 capitals: economic, social, natural resources and environment Leading to Green and Happiness Society 1. 1. Develop Develop Human Human Resource Resource Quality Quality and and Prepare Prepare for for Knowledge Knowledge Society Society 2 Strengthen Strengthen Local Local Communities Communities for for Better Better Income Income Distribution Distribution 10 th Plan Strategies 3 Restructuring Restructuring Economy Economy towards towards Balance Balance and and Competitiveness Competitiveness for for the the Asia Asia Century Century 5 Increase Increase Good Good Governance Governance for for Peaceful Peaceful and and Orderly Orderly Society Society 4 Improve Improve Natural Natural Resource Resource Base Base and and Good Good Environment Environment for for the the Country Country Development Development Based Based on on Biodiversity Biodiversity Source: Office of National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB)
Knowledge-based Economy Globalization Paradigm shifts Economic and social integration (Free Trades, Capital Flow, Regulation) Technology development (Innovation, Indigenous Knowledge, IPR) Social changes (Aging Society, Consumer Behaviors) Human capital mobility (Free flow of people) Environment and natural resource (Energy, Water, Climate, Natural Disasters, NTMs) Source: Office of National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB)
National Science and Technology Strategic Framework (2005( 2005-2013) 2013) Vision: Strong economy with knowledge society and better social well-being Sustainable competitiveness Community economy Learning society Q of life/ Environment Core technologies: 1) ICT 2) Biotechnology 3) Material Technology 4) Nanotechnology National Innovation System (Clusters) KBS Core Technologies Human Resources Enabling Environment Goals Number of enterprises having innovation increases to 35% and value of knowledge-intensive products/services reaches the average range of OECD. Higher income, stronger community economy and better quality of life. S&T ranking of Thailand above the median of IMD ranking. Source: National Science and Technology Strategic Plan (2004-2013)
Economy 1 Food Automobile National S&T Strategic Plan Policy Prioritization and Strategies Society Develop Clusters and Strengthen Community Economy and Quality of life Software & Microchip Bio technology Textile Tourism Health Bio Industry Core Technologies ICT OTOP Materials technology Scientific Knowledge life science, physics, math, computer, material science Environment Youth The Underprivileged Nano technology 2 Develop S&T human resource 3 Develop S&T infrastructure and institutions 4 Enhance S&T Public awareness 5 Improve S&T management system Source: National Science and Technology Strategic Plan (2004-2013)
Clustering Approach Example of Cluster in Action: Shrimp Cluster National S&T Policy National Biotechnology Policy Committee (NBPC) M. of Science & Technology National Policy Thailand s Committee on Shrimp Cluster Development BIOTEC Shrimp CENTEX (MU) Shrimp Genom. & Genetics (CU) Shrimp CENTEX (MU) NSTDA Board of Trade of Thailand Shrimp Farmer Clubs Thai Marine Shrimp Farmers Assoc. Other Res. Units ( ) BIOTEC Shrimp Res. Units (PSU) Thai Shrimp Assoc. BIOTEC & Fishery Dept. Thai Frozen Foods Assoc. NBC (BIOTEC) QC (WU) BMC (BU) Freshwater Shrimp Farmers Assoc. Marine Shrimp Incubation & Hatchery Club Thai Eastern Shrimp Assoc. Research Network BIOTEC Shrimp Biotechnology Prog. Shrimp Biotechnology Business Unit Shrimp Cluster
S&T Manpower S&T Manpower Roadmap 2006-2013 Program 1: Development of of gifted and talented students Program 2: Expansion of S&T education base Program 3: Development of of teachers and faculty competency Program 4: Development of skilled S&T manpower for industrial and service sectors Program 5: Development of of Thailand to to be be regional S&T education center in in potential fields Program 6: Establishment of of permanent national policy body for for S&T manpower development Program 7: Improvement of of demand-side conditions conducive to to S&T manpower development
Practice School University-Industry Partnership enterprise mutually agree in research problem university mentor consult for operation and process research problem student problem solving Advisor advise at site area Example of PS programs currently carried out: - ChEPS - FEPS -C-Cheps Policy toward the future: Scale expansion Scope expansion - PhD level - other fields
World class University of S&T There is an effort to set up a consortium-type research university namely Thailand Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (THAIST). THAIST creates synergetic collaboration among universities and research institutes both domestic and overseas to produce research graduates in scientific, technological and related management fields (e.g. management of intellectual property). NSTDA Overseas: Tokyo Tech, MIT etc. THAIST TGIST: AIT, Thammasat/SIIT, KMUTT, KMITL, Chula, Mahidol etc. World-Class Master and PhD Graduates
Infrastructure & Institution Development Development of New Science Parks - 4 more science parks or technology-business incubators in regional areas Promotion Scheme for Center of Excellence Plan to promote highpotential in universities. 10 distinct research labs will be promoted each year with the lump-sum budget of USD 375k Intellectual Property System Development Appropriate IPS are developed to create supportive environment for knowledge creation, diffusion and utilization Development of Software Park Development and Improvement of Laws and Regulations Some laws and regulations are developed and improved for benefits of ICT fully utilization Improvement of Metrology, Standardization, Testing and Quality Assurance System (MSTQ) MSTQ system is improved for its integration, efficiency and industrial demandresponsive capability
Thailand Science Park (TSP) Firstly operated in 2002 as a fully integrated hub for R&D in Science and Technology with the total investment budget of USD 175 million Its missions are to promote innovation and R&D activities in the private sector and to develop a critical mass of R&D human resource for Thailand Accommodated with four national research centers: NECTEC, BIOTEC, MTEC, NANOTEC, including the Technology Management Center. Thailand Science Park 1 st International Airport
S&T Public Awareness Key Projects Science Media Development including the development of science media center, science feature article broadcasting on TV, science and technology knowledge publication, developing science communicators Development of Science and Technology Educational Activities such as creating mobile S&T educational units, technology road show, S&T public debate forum S&T Competition S&T Competition including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology competition as well as competition related to technology innovation and applied science
Administration and Management System STI Basic Law Sustainable Economic and Social Development (Sufficiency Economy) Target Science, Technology and Innovation Capability Driving Force Direction Science, Technology and Innovation Basic Law National STI Policy Committee Consistent STI Policy and National Plan Collaborating Mechanisms between Public and Private Sector A critical part of Intellectual Infrastructure
National STI Policy Committee Prime Minister Chairman Minister of Science and Technology Vice Chairman Members of Committee MOAC MOF MICT MOC M- Soc. MOE MOPH MOI 9 resource persons Permanent Secretary (MOST) Secretary General of STI Policy Com.Off. Secretary Asst. Secretary
Strengthening and Utilizing Intellectual Infrastructure
Intellectual Infrastructure Toward Knowledge-based Society and Economy Knowledge-based Society Life Cycle Knowledge Production Knowledge Creation S&T etc. Knowledge Acquisition Operated by Institutions Knowledge Diffusion feedback Knowledge Utilization (Value Creation) Technology (ICT etc.) Human Resource Legal System/ Incentives Intellectual Infrastructure Culture/ Ethics National Innovation System Source: World Bank (1998/99), World Development Report Knowledge for Development, New York: Oxford University Press.
Intellectual Infrastructure Master Plan Target 1 The proportion of innovating firms increases to 35 percent Target 2 The collaboration among private sector, academia, and research units Target 3 Target 3 Competitiveness index of R&D personnel and number of patents is above the mid point of the IMD s competitiveness league tables
Intellectual Infrastructure Strategy and Key Plan Upgrade technological capability of manufacturing sector Strengthen source of knowledge creation Establish linkages among sources of knowledge, users and education system Plan 1: Establish collaboration channels to support private sector (solution house) Plan 2: Develop S&T infrastructure and institution including regulations and incentive system Plan 3: Develop the quality system Plan 4: Build understanding of STI intellectual property Plan 1: Strengthen Centers of Excellence (COEs) to better serve industrial needs Plan 2: Promote mechanism for high-level knowledge transfer among academia and manufacturing sector Plan 3: Develop HR to serve needs of manufacturing and service sectors as well as promote inventorminded learners Plan 1: Establish mechanism to drive the master plan of Intellectual infrastructure Plan 2: Develop Sub-sectoral Innovation Network (SSIN)