1.

ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) addressing the Grand Challenges of the new millennium.

2.

Economically integrated ASEAN involving active collaboration between the public & private sectors especially SMEs and enhanced mobility of talents.

3.

Deep awareness of STI & the beneficial impacts of STI on the bottom of the pyramid.

4.

An innovation-driven economy with a deep STI enculturation and a system of seeding and sustaining STI by leveraging ICT and the resources of our talented young, women and private sectors.

5.

Active R&D collaboration, technology commercialisation and entrepreneurship and network of centres of excellence.

6.

An enhanced STI management system in the new AEC so as to support ASEAN Innovation reaching global markets and that promotes innovation, integration and narrowing of development gaps across AMS.

1.    Public-Private Collaboration

2.    Talent Mobility, People-toPeople Connectivity, and Inclusiveness

Thrust 1:

Strengthen strategic collaboration among academia, research institutions, networks of centres of excellence, and the private sector to create an effective ecosystem for capability development, technology transfer and commercialisation.

Thrust 2:

Enhance mobility of scientists and researchers, peopleto-people connectivity and strengthen engagement of women and youth in STI.

3.     Enterprises Support

4.    Public Awareness and STI Enculturation

Thrust 3:

Establish innovative system and smart partnership with dialogue and other partners to nurture STI enterprises to support MSMEs, nurture knowledge creation and STI applications to raise competitiveness.

Thrust 4:

Raise public awareness and strengthen STI enculturation to enhance ASEAN science and technology cooperation.

Action 1.1. Intensify the engagement of academe, private sector and relevant partners in the planning, implementation and assessment of joint undertakings in human resource development, and research and development.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

1.1.1 Factsheets on regulatory framework and measures for STI.

Coordinate with regulatory bodies to develop factsheets on regulatory framework and measure for STI.

Number of factsheets developed.

COST SCs

x

x

Recommended 

guidelines and factsheets for embarking on public-private collaboration developed.

Strengthened public-private engagement in planning joint undertakings in HRD and R&D.

1.1.2 Recommended guidelines on:

• Joint       funding              scheme and/or sponsorship to implement HRD and R&D.
• Accessing/Sharing              facilities and expertise.
• Talent    mobility.
• Self-regulatory              principles for R&D.

Conduct 

consultative workshop on funding mechanism.

Number of 

Recommended 

guidelines developed.

SCIRD

x

x

Conduct 

consultative workshop on accessing/ sharing of facilities and expertise mechanism.

SCIRD

x

x

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Milestones

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

1.1.6 Identified collaboration projects.

Collaboration projects identified.

1.1.7 Human resource developed in specialised skills.

Conduct joint undertakings in human resource development (HRD) in specialised skills.

Number 

of training conducted.

Number of participants involved in training.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Joint undertakings in HRD in specialised 

skills conducted.

Strengthened public-private engagement in 

implementation

joint 

undertakings in HRD and R&D.

1.1.8 Resultant product or services of R&D.

Conduct joint undertakings in R&D.

Number 

of product developed.

Number 

of services developed.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Joint undertakings in R&D conducted.

1.1.9 Status report on:

• STI              Development      and Technology Readiness in ASEAN.
• Governmental,              academe and 

private sectors involvement in STI.

Conduct consultation and other related activities under the triple/ quadruple helix platform.

Number 

of report produced.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Status reports produced.

Strengthened public-private engagement 

in assessment 

of joint 

undertakings in HRD and R&D.

Conduct relevant 

activities to determine the status of STI development in ASEAN.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

Action 1.3. Establish policy frameworks including IPR protection, risk and benefit sharing mechanisms for joint collaboration and technology transfer among centres of excellence.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

1.3.1 Recommended guidelines on joint collaboration including:

• funding   scheme and/or sponsorship.
• policy              framework            on IPR among the private sectors, centres of excellence, government and other relevant partners in technology development and commercialisation.

Consultation with relevant stakeholders and cooperation with ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property 

Cooperation (AWGIPC) to develop guidelines on joint collaboration.

Number of recommended 

guidelines developed.

SCIRD

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Recommended 

guidelines developed.

Improved engagements 

of centres of excellence and other relevant partners in technology development and commercialisation.

1.3.2 STI data sharing protocol.

Establishing STI data sharing 

protocol 

among ASEAN Member 

States.

Number of STI data sharing protocol established.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

STI data sharing protocol developed.

Increased quantity and improved 

quality of STI data, outcome and benefit exchange among ASEAN Member 

States.

Action 1.4. Strengthen existing regional STI initiatives in priority areas including Sustainable Development Goals.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

1.4.1 COST Priority Areas.

Conduct study to identify COST priority areas supportive of the ASEAN 

STI initiatives addressing the 

ASEAN Grand Challenges including the Sustainable 

Development

Goals (SDGs).

Number of 

priority areas identified.

BAC, COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

COST 

Priority Areas identified.

Strengthened existing regional STI initiatives in priority areas.

1.4.2 SubCommittees programmes supportive of COST Priority Areas.

Formulate relevant 

programmes/ projects/ activities 

to support

the COST 

Priority Areas identified.

Number of programmes/ projects/ activities established.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

SubCommittees programmes 

established to support COST 

Priority Areas.

Action 2.1. Establish a policy framework for exchange of scientist, researchers and students including women and youth.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

2.1.1 Recommended 

guidelines for exchange of scientists, researchers and students.

Conduct relevant activities towards formulation of guidelines.

Number of 

Recommended 

guidelines developed.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

Recommended 

guidelines developed.

Increased participation of the public and private sector in exchange programmes.

Action 2.2. Establish scholarship, fellowship and/or attachment programs for students, researchers and other STI personnel.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

2.2.1 Funding mechanisms, including the use of ASTIF and the AUN to support scholarships/ fellowship/ attachment programme.

Conduct relevant activities towards the development of mechanisms to support scholarship/ fellowship/ attachment programme.

Number of ASEAN Dialogue and other partners established exchange programme.

Number of exchange programmes established.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Scholarship/ fellowships/ attachment programmes with ASEAN Dialogue Partners and other partners established and implemented.

Increased in the number 

of grants for scholarships, fellowships, internship and/or attachment programmes.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Milestones

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

2.2.2 Scholarship/ fellowships/ attachment programmes.

Coordination and consultation with ASEAN Dialogue and other partners in establishing the esxchange programme.

Number of ASEAN Dialogue and other partners established exchange programme.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Scholarship/ fellowships/ attachment programmes with ASEAN Dialogue Partners and other partners established and implemented.

Continue the implementa-

tion of the agreed and 

existing 

programmes

with Dialogue Partners such as China, Japan and the U.S.

Number of programmes implemented.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Conduct information 

campaign 

to raise 

awareness on the exchange programme established.

Number of awareness campaign conducted.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Action 2.3. Intensify efforts towards standardisation of certification and accreditation in education and technical competency.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

2.3.1 Certification/ 

Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on S&T Persons in specific fields/areas.

Conduct relevant activities to set 

up Certification Bodies focusing on S&T Persons in ASEAN Member 

States.

Specific field/ area identified.

Number of 

Certification/

Mutual 

Recognition

Arrangement (MRA) established.

SCIRD

x

x

Certification Bodies focusing on S&T Persons in ASEAN Member States established.

Enhanced mobility of 

S&T personnel  across ASEAN Member 

States.

Conduct advocacy 

activities

to raise 

awareness on Certification on S&T Persons.

Number of advocacy 

activities conducted.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

2.3.2 The 

Roadmap and the Implementation 

Plan for Scientific 

Metrology in Quality Infrastructure in support of the ASEAN Community 

Vision 25.

Conduct consultation and related activities with the National Metrology 

Institutes

(NMSs) and other relevant partners.

Number of 

Roadmap and implementation plan developed.

SCIRD EGM

x

x

x

Roadmap and the Implementation 

Plan for 

Scientific  Metrology in Quality Infrastructure developed.

Improved 

scientific

meteorology

in quality

infrastructure in 

AMS.

Promote the setting up of NMSs in some AMS.

Number of 

National 

Metrology 

institutions (NMSs) established.

SCIRD EGM

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Action 3.1. Establish support mechanism such as mentorship and incentive program to support and nurture STI enterprises from start-up to the next competitive level of development.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

3.1.1 Compliance report of national measurement standards in ASEAN according to international practice.

Conduct consultations among

national 

metrology 

institutes in setting national measurement 

traceability that complies to international practices.

Number 

of Report on needs 

of national metrology 

institutes in setting national measurement 

traceability produced.

SCIRD, EGM

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Compliance report of 

national 

measurement standards in ASEAN according to international practice developed.

Increased confidence of accuracy of measurements 

and credibility of STI enterprises.

Conduct survey to determine the measurement 

capability of national metrology 

institutes in 

ASEAN.

Number 

of Survey report on measurement 

capability of national metrology institutes 

in ASEAN produced.

SCIRD, EGM

x

x

x

x

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Milestones

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

3.1.3 Policy framework to promote technopreneurship and access to market.

Conduct consultation and relevant activities towards the development 

of policy framework to promote technopreneurship.

Number 

of policies for policy 

framework 

identified/ developed.

Number 

of Policy framework developed.

SCIRD

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Policy framework to promote technopreneurship and access to market developed.

Increased number of  technopreneurs.

Cooperate with the Small and Medium 

Enterprises

Working Group (SMEWG) 

on access to market.

SCIRD

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Conduct exhibition and other relevant trade and/or 

technology

fairs to 

showcase products and services of ASEAN Member 

States.

Number of exhibition and other relevant trade and/

or technology 

fairs conducted.

COST SCs

x

x

x

Action 3.2. Engage dialogue and other strategic partners in joint undertakings on appropriate and commercially viable STI initiatives.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

3.2.1 Relevant instruments (such as 

MOU, MOA, MOC 

and LOI) on joint STI collaboration with Dialogue and other partners.

Continue to cooperate with dialogue and other relevant partners in developing the relevant instruments.

Number 

of relevant instruments developed.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

Relevant instruments (such as 

MOU, MOA, MOC and LOI) 

on joint STI collaboration with Dialogue and other partners formally established.

Increased joint undertakings with dialogue and strategic partners on STI initiatives.

3.2.2 Joint funding 

mechanism to 

facilitate joint undertakings in STI.

Draft the rules of procedures (ROP) to develop and implement 

joint funding mechanism.

Number of ROP and 

joint funding mechanism developed.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

Joint funding mechanism to 

facilitate joint undertakings in STI established.

Evaluate/ assess existing joint funding mechanism that can be adapted for possible application to facilitate joint STI undertaking in 

ASEAN.

Number of Evaluation/ assessment report produced.

COST SCs

x

Action 4.1. Encourage the participation of scientists, researchers and industries in the ASEAN S&T events such as ASEAN Food Conference (AFC) and ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Week (ASTIW).

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

4.1.1 Information materials to raise awareness of ASEAN S&T events.

Coordinate 

with National 

COST 

including 

COST 

Subsidiary bodies Focal Points to access and share information on ASEAN S&T events and S&T Ministries in ASEAN.

Number of 

ASEAN S&T events where information materials were shared and developed.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Information materials to raise 

awareness of ASEAN S&T events developed.

Increased participation of scientists, researchers and industries in ASEAN S&T events.

4.1.2 Linkages to websites and social media accounts of the relevant S&T 

Ministries in ASEAN.

Number of linkages to websites and social media accounts.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Linkages to websites and social media accounts of the relevant S&T Ministries in ASEAN established.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Milestones

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

4.2.2 The AJSTD listed in the Scopus bibliographic database or 

International Scientific Indexing (ISI) journal and/or other related peer-reviewed of scientific journals.

Identify potential International 

Scientific

Journal Indexing system.

Number of potential International 

Scientific

Journal Indexing system identified.

SCIRD

x

The AJSTD 

listed in the 

Scopus 

bibliographic database or 

International

Scientific Indexing (ISI) journal and/or other related peer-reviewed of scientific journals.

Increase prestige and accessibility to Call For Papers of AJSTD.

Call for papers using various media such as SCIRD 

focal points, ASTNET, website of relevant ministries 

of ASEAN Member 

States.

Number 

of papers submission received.

SCIRD

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Milestones

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Focal points of COST and its Subsidiary bodies to provide the links to relevant sources of information including website and social media accounts, and for the information to be uploaded to ASTNET.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Action 4.4. Develop a resource database and network to facilitate information sharing and technical cooperation among agencies in the public and private sector.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

4.4.1 Develop a resource database and network to facilitate information sharing and technical cooperation among agencies in the public and private sector.

National COST Chairs to identify and nominate the responsible organisation to provide necessary information to the ASEAN STI resource database.

Number of organisation to provide information to ASEAN 

STI resource database nominated.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

STI resource database in ASEAN 

established in 

ASTNET.

Increased information flow and cooperation among 

agencies in the public and private sector.

Action 4.5. Engage relevant stakeholders in developing and implementing an effective communication and STI enculturation plan.

Expected Output

Activities

Indicators

Responsible Bodies

Timeline

Outcome

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

Milestones 25

4.5.1 STI communication/ enculturation plan.

Conduct active engagement with relevant stakeholders to develop STI

communica-

tion/ enculturation plan.

Number of STI communication/ enculturation plan developed.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

STI communica-

tion/ enculturation plan developed.

STI enculturation.

Organise awareness program to promote the 

implementa-

tion of

communica-

tion/ enculturation plan.

Number of awareness program conducted.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

Implemen-

tation of

communica-

tion/ enculturation plan with participation of relevant stakeholders.

COST SCs

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

1. Public-Private Collaboration

Thrust 1: Strengthen strategic collaboration among academia, research institutions, networks of centres of excellence, and the private sector to create 

an effective ecosystem 

for capability development, technology transfer and commer-

cialisation

Action 1.1. Intensify the engagement of academe, private sector and relevant partners in the planning, implementation and assessment of joint undertakings in human resource development, and research and development.

•                 Number      of               joint            collaboration                projects                  identified    and            implemented                :

1. Number of scientific papers and articles published;
2. Number of initiatives implemented with the academe, private sector and relevant partners;
3. Amount of resources mobilised from various partners; and
4. Number of prototypes, products and services developed.

•                 Number      of               HRD           and            R&D                  programmes                 established and            implemented                  :

1. Number of personnel trained; and
2. Number of training workshops and conference conducted.

Action 1.2. Enhance and sustain the utilisation of the ASEAN Science and Technology Network (ASTNET) and strengthen other S&T networks to facilitate information sharing.

• Number  of               users          accessing   ASTNET    and            other               S&T           networks.
• Number  of               focal           points         &                institutions               contributing                  information to               ASTNET.
• Amount   of               quality        information provided     :

1. Information on available technologies and expertise (e.g. researchers in specific fields, academician, eminent persons, etc.) in ASEAN; and
2. Available STI Infrastructure (e.g. centres of excellence, science parks, funding institutions, etc.) in ASEAN.

Action 1.3 Establish policy frameworks including IPR protection, risk and benefit sharing mechanisms for joint collaboration and technology transfer among centres of excellence.

• Number  of               MOU/MOA established for              ASEAN      joint               collaboration.
• Number  of               policy         recommendations,       guidelines  and               standards   on              IPR            and            technology transfer among centre of excellence and other relevant partners.

Action 1.4 Strengthen existing regional STI initiatives in priority areas including Sustainable Development Goals.

•   Number  of               programmes                 /                 projects      /               activities     on              the             priority        areas               identified    and            implemented.

2. Talent Mobility, People-to-People Connectivity, and Inclusiveness

Thrust 2: Enhance 

mobility of scientists and researchers, peopleto-people connectivity and strengthen engagement of women and youth in STI

Action 2.1 Establish a policy framework for exchange of scientist, researchers and students including women and youth.

•   Number  of               MOUs        or               other          relevant               instruments                  established among        ASEAN      and               other partners on exchange programmes.

Action 2.2 Establish scholarship, fellowship and/or attachment programs for students, researchers and other STI personnel.

• Number  of               ASEAN      mechanisms                 (e.g.           B2B,               G2G,          G2B,          etc.)           to               support       the               implementation of scholarships/fellowships/attachment programme.
• Number  of               Scholarship,                 fellowship,  attachment               programmes                 among        ASEAN      and with other partners established and implemented.
• Number  of               STI             personnel   mobilised   in                ASEAN               and            non-ASEAN                 countries.
• Number  of               users          accessing   the             ASTNET    and               its               talent          mobility      database    (applicable to Action 1.2).

Action 2.3 Intensify efforts towards standardisation of certification and accreditation in education and technical competency.

• Number  of               certification and            Mutual        Recognition               Arrangement                (MRA)        facilitated/coordinated with other relevant ASEAN bodies (e.g. ACCSQ).
• Number  of               collaborations               (e.g.           trainings,               advocacy,  consultations,               etc.)           among        other relevant ASEAN bodies institutions on standards and certification.

Action 2.4 Expand opportunities for women, youth and the disadvantaged group to contribute in STI through incentives and support mechanisms.

• Number  of               funding       and            other          support               mechanisms                 established and            implemented.
• Number  of               incentives,  programmes                 and            awards               established and            implemented.
• Number  of               women,      youth          and            disadvantaged               group         participating                                   in                the               programmes.

3. Enterprises Support

Thrust 3: Establish innovative system and smart partnership with dialogue and other partners to nurture STI enterprises to support MSMEs, nurture knowledge creation and STI applications to raise competitiveness

Action 3.1 Establish support mechanism such as mentorship and incentive program to support and nurture STI enterprises from start-up to the next competitive level of development.

• Number  of               initiatives    implemented                to               support               STI             enterprises including    MSMEs      under the joint funding arrangements.
• Number  of               mechanism and            related        instrument  to               facilitate     technology transfer      and link various STI enterprises in ASEAN value chain.
• Number  of               publicity      (e.g.           through      social         media,               incubator    companies, links           to               investors, trade and technology fairs) conducted.

Action 3.2 Engage dialogue and other strategic partners in joint undertakings on appropriate and commercially viable STI initiatives.

• Number  of               instruments                  (ROP,         joint            funding               mechanism,                 etc.)           developed  and               implemented.
• Amount   of               resource     mobilised.
• Number  of               joint            initiatives    implemented.

4. Public Awareness and STI Enculturation

Thrust 4:

Raise public awareness and strengthen STI enculturation to enhance ASEAN science and technology cooperation

Action 4.1 Encourage the participation of scientists, researchers and industries in the ASEAN S&T events such as ASEAN Food Conference (AFC) and ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Week (ASTIW).

• Number  of               ASEAN      STI             events        where               information materials    were           shared        and               developed.
• Number  of               ASEAN      and            non-ASEAN               participants especially   the             private        sectors       in               the events.
• Number  of               new            initiatives    to               be               implemented                arising        from           the             events               that            will             promote public awareness.
• Number  of               new            events        conducted  and               recognition and            awards       granted      to               showcase and promote ASEAN STI to various stakeholders especially the youth, women and disadvantaged group.

Action 4.2 Enhance the contents of the articles published in the ASEAN Journal of S&T for Development and other journals.

• Number  of               manuscripts                 accepted    by               AJSTD.
• Number  of               countries    submitting  articles       to               AJSTD.
• Number  of               citation       by               international               scientific     indexing     system       and            other          peer-reviewed journals.
• Ratio       of               the             accepted    per             submitted   papers               to               AJSTD.

Action 4.3 Leverage on the ASTNET in publicising ASEAN initiatives in STI.

• Number  of               ASEAN      STI             events        where               information materials    were           shared        on              the               ASTNET.
• Amount   of               quality        information provided     :

1. Information on available technologies and expertise (e.g. researchers in specific fields, academician, eminent persons, etc.) in ASEAN; and
2. Available STI Infrastructure (e.g. centres of excellence, science parks, funding institutions, etc.) in ASEAN.

Action 4.4 Develop a resource database and network to facilitate information sharing and technical cooperation among agencies in the public and private sector.

• Number  of               ASEAN      STI             resource     databases               uploaded                      and/or        updated      in               ASTNET.
• Number  of               networks    established to               facilitate               information sharing       and            technical    cooperation.

Action 4.5 Engage relevant stakeholders in developing and implementing an effective communication and STI enculturation plan.

• Number  of               stakeholders                participating                 in               the             development                of               STI               communication/            enculturation plan.
• Number  of               awareness programmes                 conducted.
• Number  of               joint            undertakings                with               relevant      stakeholders                to               raise               awarenesson              STI.

Action 1.1. Intensify the engagement of academe, private sector and relevant partners in the planning, implementation and assessment of joint undertakings in human resource development, and research and development.

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1.

ASEAN Bioethics Agenda – Visiting Bioethical Related Challenges.

Organise bioethics meeting among SCB members in 

Kuala Lumpur or via online.

Organise bioethics workshop/forum/dialogue on emerging technologies.

• Sharing  of              information on bioethics agenda in each ASEAN country.
• Number  of              researchers/students participating in workshop/forum/ dialogue.

SCB Malaysia

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

2.

Upgrade knowledge base of individuals in biotechnology and healthcare domains.

Conduct meetings with health officials to share best practices.

• Number  of               attendees              at meetings.
• Feedback                 surveys.

SCB ministries, 

hospitals, academia

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

3.

Human Resource 

Development Program in 

Biotechnology.

Organise research-based training in Thailand and provide fellowships for young researchers from developing countries in ASEAN on various topics of biotechnology.

•    Number  of               trained              researchers.

SCB Thailand in coordination with SCB focal points

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

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can work together to expand clinical network to accelerate productisation  of diagnostics technologies, particularly in the area of infectious diseases with high burden in ASEAN countries (e.g. tuberculosis (TB) and malaria).

7.

Developed national strategy for biotech research and development.

Mobilise resources to support biotechnology research and development.

•    Nationalbiotech              R&D              strategy.

Selected SCB member states (Cambodia)

x

x

x

x

8.

Research and biotechnology demonstration facilities.

Establish national center of excellence for biotechnology research and demonstrations.

•    Nationalcenter              of excellence for biotechnology. 

Selected SCB members states 

(Cambodia and 

Lao PDR)

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

9.

Capacity building through sharing of experience in the implementation of biosafety 

regulations in 

ASEAN countries, leading to the harmonisation of biosafety research protocols on genetically modified organisms.  

International Conference on 

Harmonisation of Biosafety 

Guidelines and Biosafety 

Research Protocols in the ASEAN region (2017 in the Philippines).

•    Increased              awareness              on Biosafety regulations in the ASEAN region.

Philippines,

SCB members, 

Biosafety organisations

x

x

x

x

Action 1.3. Establish policy frameworks including IPR protection, risk and benefit sharing mechanisms for joint collaboration and technology transfer among centres of excellence.

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12.

Developed 

policy for biotech application and information management in agriculture.

Conduct need assessment and policy formulation.

•    Survey   report              on              need              assessment.

Selected SCB member states (Cambodia, 

Indonesia and 

Malaysia)

x

x

• Policy     paper              on              biotech application.
• Establishing             a              committee for conducting evaluation of Biotech policy 

in ASEAN member countries.

x

x

x

x

13.

Developed guidelines that support biotech policy implementation in agriculture.

Establish inter-ministerial biotech technical working group to develop guideline for biotech application and information management.

• Establishing              collaboration between/ among scientists from ASEAN member countries.
• Increased              awareness              in term ISO and Codex alementari, Cartagena protocols on Biosafety.
• Guidelines              for              biotech application and information management.

Selected SCB member states (Cambodia)

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Action 4.4. Develop a resource database and network to facilitate information sharing and technical cooperation among agencies in the public and private sector.

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16.

ASEAN Network on 

Microbial Utilisation (AnMicro).

Organise network meeting regularly for members to discuss work plan and initiate activities.

•    Number  of               network              members.

BIOTEC, Thailand who serves as Secretariat of 

AnMicro

x

x

x

x

x

Organise capacity building activities such as regional courses, workshops.

• Number  of               activities.
• Number  of              researchers/students participating in each activity.

x

x

x

x

x

17.

ASEAN-NDI 

Capacity building on Health and Environment.

Organise capacity building activities such as regional courses, workshops.

•    Number  of              researchers/students participating in each activity.

ASEAN-NDI

x

x

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1.

Network of experts; academia, research, regulatory and industry.

ASEAN Best

Practices/ Guidelines on;

1. Food Handling
2. Food Product 

Development

1. Food Processing
2. Food Packaging
3. Commercialisation
4. Methods of food analysis
5. Food Safety and Quality

Technical Papers on Food Science 

and Technology; 

scientific publications, posters, proceeding, 

Journal/guidebook.

Conduct training/ workshop in:

• Biosensor              development              
• Smart     packaging  
• Functional              food
• Post-Harvest              Technology
• Emerging              technology
• Food      safety         and              quality
• Training of              Trainers     

CLMV 

• Training on              best              practices for Food Innovation Centres

Conduct food conferences

• Number  of              personnel              trained.
• Number  of              training              manuals/reports/ recommendations.
• Number  of              trainers              trained.
• Technical              and            

Vocational Training 

Modules Implemented. 

• Number  of              MSMEs              trained.
• Number  of               

participants; book of Abstracts and proceedings published;

SCFST, AMS, industry and other relevant organisations.

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

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Outcome:

• Increased              collaborations of AMS human 

talents in food science and technology through training and R&D on 

the following priority areas: Functional Food, Food Safety and Quality, Post-Harvest Technology and Application of Emerging Technologies. 

• Increased              number of trained personnel in various relevant aspects of the priority areas.

Conduct R&D on:

• intelligent              packaging.
• Functional              food.
• Number  of              IPs.
• Publications.
• Technology              transfer.

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

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•    Science  and              Technology towards creating 

an effective ecosystem 

for capability development, technology transfer and commercialisation. 

Action 1.1. Intensify the engagement of academe, private sector and relevant partners in the planning, implementation and assessment of joint undertakings in human resource development, and research and development.

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1.

30 trained scientists in biosensor development and use of selected biosensors.

Outcome: 

(i)  Research network on biosensor formed;

(ii) ASEAN capable to produce biosensors for monitoring food contaminants and ensure food safety; and

(iii)              ASEAN capable to adapt this biosensor as part of each country’s Halal system.

(i) Training workshop on biosensor development and application for monitoring of contaminants in food. [monitoring of contaminants in food and monitoring of porcine contamination in both raw and cooked meat samples; monitoring of fresh commodities.

• Number  of              scientists              with know-how on biosensor development: 30 persons.
• New       research              network              formed:1.
• Application               of              3              developed biosensors for contaminants in food disseminated.

SCFST, Malaysia 

Agricultural 

Research and 

Development 

Institute (MARDI), 

Singapore 

Polytechnic; 

UBD (Brunei), 

ASEAN Member 

States (AMS), 

Industry

x

x

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1. ASEAN capable to produce functional (barrier and insect repellant) and smart packaging (antimicrobials) for food and ensure food safety.
2. ASEAN capable to use smart packaging in monitoring handling, quality and safety of ASEAN food products.

3.

Trained scientists in new developments- advances in food analysis and safety.

Outcome: 

1. Engage scientists in new developments and technologies in the area of food analysis;
2. ASEAN capable to use new methods in food analysis; and

Training workshop on both theory and practical aspects of food analysis.

Brunei request : trans-fatty acid detection in margarine/ cooking oils.

• Number  of              scientists              with knowledge in technology development and advances in food analysis: 20 persons.
• Application              of              at              least              3 developed methods and technology disseminated.

SCFST, 

Singapore 

Polytechnic (SP), 

ASEAN Member 

States (AMS), 

Industry

x

x

x

No.

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Outcomes :

1. Providing an effective, low cost, simple technology 

for identified 

AMS to reduce postharvest losses of fresh fruits and vegetable by using surface coatings; and

1. Enhancing the use of ASEAN natural resource as materials instead of synthetic and imported ones to produce the coatings.

5.

Trained 

Researchers in Nanotechnology Application.

Workshop and Training on Nanotechnology Application for ASEAN Member States.

•                 20                  trained                  scientists.

Indonesia 

Focal Point, 

LIPI, SCFST 

Focal Points, 

ASEAN Member 

States, dialogue partners, industry

x

Action 2.3. Intensify efforts towards standardisation of certification and accreditation in education and technical competency. 

No.

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6.

(i)  Training Modules that conforms with the 

ASEAN 6 TVET standards;

(ii) Trained 18 participants 

(from CMLV and Philippines) on food processing, preservation technologies, and other appreciation courses; and

(iii)             Documented case studies conducted by each 

participating economies and monitored by the implementing organisation; and

(iv)            Proceedings of the whole training program.

The Establishment of the 

ASEAN Technical and Vocational Training Program or ATVET:  Trainers Training on Food Processing Technologies and Quality Assurance.

Technical training program that is responsive to local as well as regional market needs.

•    Number  of              trained              participants: 18.

AMS, DOST-ITDI

x

x

Action 3.1. Establish support mechanism such as mentorship and incentive program to support and nurture STI enterprises from start-up to the next competitive level of development.

No.

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7.

20 trained participants on design and fabrication of appropriate equipment for 

ASEAN countries.

Project on strengthening the regional capabilities on process engineering: design and fabrication of appropriate equipment for ASEAN countries.

• A            new              research              network formed.
• 20          trained              scientists.

Collaboration 

among DOST-

ITDI, Thailand and Singapore Participants:  

AMS

x

x

8.

20 participants from AMS – info sharing on innovative technology adoption towards improved productivity and competitiveness.

Sharing of Best Practices on Establishment and Operation of FIC for 

Development of AMS.

•    Number  of              MSMEs              trained.

DOST-ITDI

x

No.

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10.

(i)  Knowledge sharing on 7 core technologies of functional food development and high value added food 

products;

(ii) Best practice or guidelines of functional food development based on antioxidant and high value added 

food products; 

and

(iii)              Network 

among ASEAN. 

researchers

Activities include: 

(i)  Workshop/training workshop on functional food development based on antioxidant; 

(ii) High value added food products; and 

(iii)              Advance food packaging.

• 20          participantsfrom              AMS attend each workshop.
• ASEAN  collaboration              training workshop.

Thailand/AMS

x

x

x

11.

(i) Manuals on methodologies for screening, identifying and analysis of cancer chemopreven-

tion properties in selected fruit/ vegetable/food materials; and

Workshop and Training on 

“Development of Functional 

Foods as Cancer 

Chemoprevention” for 

ASEAN Member States

•    At           least           4              methodologies for screening and identifying chemoprevention, properties implemented in each AMS.

Indonesia focal point, LIPI, SCFST focal points, 

ASEAN Member 

States, dialogue partners, industry

x

x

x

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(ii) Develop network and collaboration among AMS and 

Asia Plus Three in the identified areas.

• At           least              1              R&D              collaboration initiated among institutions in AMS and/or Plus Three in the field of functional foods on chemoprevention.
• At           least              1              selected              natural resource (vegetables, fruits, spices, edible plants) is being developed as functional food for cancer chemoprevention.

Action 1.1. Intensify the engagement of academe, private sector and relevant partners in the planning, implementation and assessment of joint undertakings in human resource development, and research and development.

No.

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1.

Guidebook/

Guidelines/Set of Recommendations on:

1. Joint funding scheme and/or Sponsorship to implement HRD 

and R&D; 

1. Talent Mobility; 
2. Accessing/ Sharing facilities and expertise;
3. Technology foresight; and
4. Assessing impact of potential STI initiatives.

Workshop/Consultation with relevant sectors in STI.

Conduct benchmarking studies.

• Guidebooks/              Guidelines/Sets of recommendations developed.
• Benchmarking              studies              reports produced.

SCIRD/COST SCs, Dialogue and other relevant Partners

x

x

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