Thailand Science, Technology and Innovation Policy : A Platform for International Collaboration Kanchana Wanichkorn National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, Thailand Expert Consultation Workshop on Agri-Food for a Better Health: From Seed Industry to Nutritional Security Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok 29 September 2014 National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, Thailand
National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office (STI) Office of the Minister Office of the Permanent Secretary National Science Museum (NSM) Department of Science Service (DSS) National Institute Of Metrology Thailand (NIMT) Office of Atoms for Peace (OAP) National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) National Innovation Agency (NIA) Ministry of Science and Technology Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT) Hydro and Agro Informatics Institute (HAII) National Synchrotron Research Center (NSRC) National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS) 2
National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Committee Prime Minister Chair Minister of Science and Technology Vice-Chair Members of the Committee Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister of Information & Communication Technology Minister of Commerce Minister of Education Minister of Public Health Minister of Industry Chairman, National Research Council Executive Board 11 independent experts Secretary (Permanent Secretary for Science and Technology) Assistant Secretary (Secretary-General of STI) 3
National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Office s Major Responsibilities 1 2 3 To formulate the national STI policies and plans To develop standard measurements, indicators, database, and conduct policy research on STI To provide support and advice to other government agencies in formulating their own STI implementation plans 4 5 To coordinate and monitor the development of national S&T manpower To monitor, evaluate and report the national STI implementation to the Committee and the Cabinet 4
National Science Technology and Innovation Policy and Plan 2012-2021 Address development of STI & STI for development First time Innovation is systematically introduced Provide national direction for the next 10 years with periodic adjustments Identify priorities and balance between economic and social development and context for Thailand Prepare for changes that will have major impacts to the society Plan derived from widespread participatory process with implementation strategies 5
The National Science Technology and Innovation Policy and Plan 2012-2021 Green Innovation for Quality Society and Sustainable Economic Growth 1.Empowering Society and Local Communities 2.Enhancing Economic Competitiveness and Flexibility 3.Ensuring Energy, Resource and Environment Security 4.Developing and Enhancing STI Human Capital 5.Promoting and Supporting the Development of STI Infrastructure and Enabling Factors 5 Strategic Action Agenda 12 Target Economic Sectors Source: National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, Thailand Creative &Digital Contents Constructions and Related Services Logistics and Rails Valueadded Tourism Fashion (Textiles, Jewelry, Leather) Rice and Rice Products Sustainable Economy Quality Society Plastics & Petro - chemicals Bio-based Energy Rubber and Rubber Products Processed Food Electrical and Electronics Automotive & Parts 6
Science, Technology and Innovation Investment Targets 2021: 2% 2016: 1% (2021) 25:10,000 (2016) 15:10,000 2016-2021 70:30 2011 R&D /GDP = 0.37 % R&D Personnel (FTE) 9.01 : 10,000 R&D expenditure (Private : Government) 51 : 49 Source: National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office 7
Gross Expenditure on Research & Development 2006 2011 2016 target GERD* 19,600 mb 0.25% GDP GERD 40,880 mb 0.37% GDP GERD 130,000 mb (1.0% GDP) GDP 7,844,939 mb GDP 11,120,500 mb GDP 13,000,000 mb Increased 1.7 times Increased 1.9 times private 8,000 (42%) public 11,600 (58%) private 20,680 (51%) public 20,186 (49%) private 91,000 (70%) public 39,000 (30%) Increased 2.6 times Increased 4.3 times * Source: National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office (Private R&D) and National Research Council of Thailand (Public R&D-tentative figures) 8
Top 10 Private Sector R&D Investment, 2013 Major Business Groups: Federation of Thai Industries/Board of Trade/Bankers Association Textile 423 Transport and Logistics 449 Electronics 722 Minerals 794 Automobile 920t Others 1,862 Chemicals 3,630 Food 2,375 Private GERD in million Baht Electricity, Gas & Water Services 970 Rubber and Plastic 1,125 Machinery 1,361 Petroleum 1,553 Source: R&D Survey, National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, 2013 9
Conceptual Framework of Thailand STI Reform National Target Strategic Investment Transformation to an Innovation-driven Economy Pool of Talents/Innovators Innovation-driven Enterprises Mega Projects & Government Procurement Strategic industries for the future World Class STI Infrastructure Key Mechanisms / Drivers Public-Private Partnership MOST,MOI, MOC,MOF, MOAC,MOE Financial & Tax Incentives Structural Reform STI Budgeting System 12 th NESD Plan on Innovation STI Governance & Management System Reform Laws & Regulation International Cooperation Source: National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office 10
Health Tourism Corridor I Thailand Innovation Corridors Food Valley I (Northern) Food Valley II (North Eastern) Bio-Energy Corridor Life-Science & World Medical Service Corridor Design & Engineering for Manufacturing Corridor Health Tourism Corridor II Food Valley III (Southern) Natural Advanced Products& Materials Corridor Source: National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office, Thailand 11
Thailand Biopharmaceutical Industry Current Stage of Development Research & development Pre-clinical studies Clinical trials & approval Manufacturing Marketing & sales Advanced Limited Thailand s biopharmaceutical industry is still in an early development stage across most parts of the value chain, with the exception of marketing and sales. Source: LEK, STI, TDRI Study 12
Long-term Vision for Thailand Biopharmaceutical Industry Product focus Cover the full spectrum of biopharmaceutical products over the long-term Short-term priority should be given to biosimilars and biotech vaccines Value chain focus Develop capabilities across the value chain Clinical trials requires less development time than other parts of the value chain Pre-clinical studies should be kept last priority due to the existing lack of infrastructure and capabilities Market focus Domestic market ASEAN and other non-asean semiregulated markets Source: LEK, STI, TDRI Study 13
Key Enablers Required for Biopharmaceutical Industry Development 1. Clear and coherent government policies 2. Robust biopharmaceutical-related regulations 3. Strengthening human capital 4. Government support and investment incentives 5. R&D excellence 6. Development of infrastructure and facilities 7. Access to capital Source: LEK, STI, TDRI Study 14
Nutraceuticals Thailand / Global Global nutraceuticals market is estimated at USD 300,000 billion in 2013 In 2013, Thailand s nutraceuticals market is estimated at 100,000 billion Baht, growing at 20% annually - 70% local production, 30% import Thailand is capable of producing raw materials for nutraceuticals. Target groups Weight management Antioxidant :anti-aging Digestive health Metabolic syndrome (DM, cholesterol) Source: NSTDA 15
Thailand Nutraceuticals Technology Capability Strain selection Plantation/ Growing Processing Global technological capability Strain selection/improvement to obtain highly active compounds Plantation of the strains with highly active compounds (proper area & QC of raw materials) Development of products from plants and animals Health claim with results from clinical trials GAP closing Research & application of genome, molecular biology, genetic engineering Plantation at industrial scale Database of active compounds Extraction technology at both lab scale and pilot plant scale Development of industrial production Establishment of product standard and GMP Promotion of R&D to enable nutraceuticals register Thailand technological capability Selection of plant strains with highly active compounds Only a single company conducts contract farming for raw materials Raw materials from nature without QC New product development but lack scientific evidence Source: NSTDA 16
Biotech/Agri-Food Research Funding and Promotion Agencies Source: STI 17
The ASEAN Krabi Initiative Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for a Competitive, Sustainable and Inclusive ASEAN Endorsed by ASEAN S&T Ministers at the 6 th IAMMST as a policy framework for STI cooperation in ASEAN, December 2010 Rationale ASEAN 2015 Vision of ASEAN Leaders Roles 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 Thematic Tracks ASEAN Innovation for Global Market Energy Security Digital Economy, New Media & Social Network Water Resource Management Biodiversity for Health & Wealth Green Technology Food Security Science and Innovation for Life Paradigm Shift STI Enculturation Bottom-of-the - Pyramid (BOP) Focus Youth-focused Innovation STI for Green Society Public-Private Partnership Platform Organisational restructure for a meaningful delivery of STI agenda in ASEAN Courses of Action Develop mechanisms to pursue partnerships and cooperation with other stakeholders in STI Enhance ASEAN Plan of Action on S&T for 2012-2015 and leverage the recommendations of the Krabi Initiative for development of future ASEAN Plan of Action on STI beyond 2015 Implement monitoring and evaluation mechanism for the implementation of STI thematic tracks 18
ASEAN BioEnergy Technology Collaborative Research Network An Initiative by Thailand to establish an ASEAN BioEnergy Technology Collaborative Research Network Annual ASEAN BioEnergy Technology Status Reports Training courses and seminars Networking events Joint research ASEAN Bioenergy Workshops August 2013 and May 2014, Bangkok Thailand 19
Thailand-Lao PDR STI Cooperation on ASEAN Krabi Initiative 1. STI Policy Cooperation Development/Monitoring/Evaluation of STI Policy HRD Exchange Programme 2. Water Resource Management Community Water Management Telemetry and Satellite Imagery for Flood Monitoring 3. Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Breeding and Genetic Engineering Training Programme 4. STI Education and Enculturation Science Awareness and Science Communication Programme Science Village Programme 5. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Programme STI Consultation Service for SMEs R&D Cooperation in Renewable Energy Pilot STI Community - Electricity Production from Small Hydro Power http://sti.or.th/thai-laopdr-stiworkshop 20
Integrated Foresight for Sustainable Economic Development and Eco-Resilience in ASEAN Countries APEC Center for Technology Foresight Use the Krabi Initiative as a platform to develop foresight scenarios of ASEAN by 2015 and Demonstrate how foresight coupled with sustainable economic and ecological choices can create: Inclusive innovation that addresses bottom-ofthe-pyramid issues; Societal resilience for coping with systemic stress associated with management of scarce resources (e.g. food, water, land); Knowledge-intensive services for local economic development in economically disadvantaged communities; Agendas of new economic and technical opportunities. Water Resource Management Food Security ASEAN Innovation Green Technology Energy Security 21
ASEAN Talent Mobility A new Initiative by ASEAN Committee on S&T (COST) ASEAN Talent Mobility Workshop in March 2014, November 2014, March 2015 in Thailand (www.aseantalent.net) 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) Program as a platform for talent mobility among ASEAN and dialogue partners A Study on the State of ASEAN Talent Mobility (September 2014 October 2015) Stocks and Flows of ASEAN STI Talents (Researchers & Scientists) Incentives & Barriers to Mobilize Outputs, Outcomes & Impacts of Talent Mobility Policy Recommendation to Promote Talent Mobility 22
Thailand Science Diplomacy Programme A Joint Programme between Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Goals: Create long-term partnership for sustainable development Position Thailand as a global innovation partner Objectives Strategic Actions Science for Diplomacy Diplomacy for Science Create diplomatic relationship especially when official relations are limited Fulfill ODA requirement Build STI capability Achieve research excellence Improve national competitiveness Expand STI ODA to strategic foreign countries Contribute to the search for solutions to global challenges and actively participate/lead the effort in setting the agenda on key issues at multinational forums, e.g., food security, healthcare, climate change adaption& mitigation Promote/strengthen collaboration with STI strategic partners through PPP and international R&D networks 23
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