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Strengthening innovation-driven inclusive and sustainable development
Get PDFSpecial Theme: Science technology and innovation for sustainable and resilient recovery from Covid-19 crisis
The worldwide outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, resulting lockdowns and restrictions have imposed major challenges to public health and economic activities globally. The pandemic has rapidly impacted the way we live, do business, communicate with one another, learn and access information, and maintain our well-being. On several fronts, science, technology and innovation (STI) has come to the rescue of countries helping them to address the challenges of COVID-19.
This issue of Asia-Pacific Tech Monitor discusses the challenges, strategies, and best practices with examples from the Asia-Pacific region to facilitate sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID19 pandemic through science technology and innovation.Introductory Note [2]
Technology Market Scan [3]
Technology Scan [8]
Special Theme: Science technology and innovation for sustainable and resilient recovery from Covid-19 crisis
COVID-19 impact on digitally operated MSMEs Key Findings from the MSME Surveys in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand - Shigehiro Shinozaki [15]
Digital solution for the society and government in Covid-19 combat and economic recovery - Jiang Xiheng and Chen Yuxuan [24]
Ensuring corporate resilience via a strong corporate culture - Sooksan Kantabutra and Nuttasorn Ketprapakorn [31]
Tech Events [38]
Tech Ventures & Opportunities [39]
Business Coach
Start-up Venture Creation [40]
Technology Transfer [42]
Venture Financing [46]
Managing Innovation [49]
Green Productivity [51]
Tech Opportunities
Technology Offers [53]</p
Summary assessment of Committee on Energy, Third Session, 24-26 February 2021
Get PDFThe third session of the Committee on Energy took place on 24-26 February 2021 as a virtual meeting due to ongoing COVID-19 related travel restrictions in many countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
An online questionnaire assessing the relevance, effectiveness and quality of the meeting was conducted. The main purpose of the assessment is to support the secretariat’s ongoing efforts to improve its servicing of the session.
The Committee session provided a platform to review the progress made towards the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goal 7 on sustainable energy, address regional and national policies and measures that have supported achieving targets of the Goal 7 on energy access, renewable energy and energy efficiency. It also reviewed the draft regional road map on power system connectivity: promoting cross-border electricity connectivity for Sustainable Development as requested by the Commission at its 76th session. </p
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 22, No. 3, May - Jun 2005
No full textStrategic alliances for SMEs : An effective way to enhance innovative competitiveness / Hiroshi Yasuda
Advanced manufacturing technologies in SMEs : Strategic requirements for implementation in a developing country / Rosnah Mohd. Yusuff, M. S. J. Hashmi and Lo Woon Chek
Managing innovation : An action plan to accelerate innovation among SMEs / G. S. Dangayach, S. C. Pathak and A. D. Sharma
Thailand's National Innovation Agency : Nurturing national competitiveness / Supachai Lorlowhakarn and Wyn Ellis
Corporate governance and competence in SME's / Parthasarathi Banerjee
Knowledge for profit : Why Hong Kong needs to move up the cycle from OEM to ODM / Trevor Lu
Leveraging technology for the Madrid international plan of action on ageing : experiences of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea
Get PDFExperiences of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea
The world is experiencing a rapid demographic transition towards an ageing population. In particular, North-East Asia is home to around one third of all older persons aged 65 and above in the world. While rising life expectancy is one of humanity’s major achievements, population ageing presents unprecedented economic and social challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic further changes the socio-economic life of older persons, poses a high risk to their health and well-being, and impedes their ability to stay active and socially connected. To better support older persons, business as usual will not work and innovative solutions are required.
Based on the experiences of the technology leaders in North-East Asia, this report showcases good practices on utilizing technology to support older persons and effective policy interventions in promoting the development of technology for ageing societies in China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. The findings and recommendations enable countries to customize the use of technology for active ageing, formulate forward-looking policies, as well as strengthen regional cooperation. The report provides timely contributions to the fourth review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) as the national and regional processes start in 2021 and 2022 respectively, thereby accelerating the implementation of the MIPA with the help of technology.
The report was developed by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, in partnership with China National Committee on Ageing, China Research Center on Ageing, Japan Center for International Exchange, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Our Hong Kong Foundation and United Nations Population Fund China.</p
Socioeconomic impact of coronavirus disease 2019 in South Asia : fiscal policy response and fiscal needs for supporting the economic recovery
Get PDFThis paper assesses the socioeconomic impacts of Covid-19 in three South Asian economies -- Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka -- and corresponding fiscal policy responses to mitigate these impacts. Further, it appraises the sufficiency of these fiscal policy responses to support the economic recovery in respective economies. It also estimates fiscal needs to finance the economic recovery and assesses existing fiscal space to meet the fiscal needs. Based on the assessment, it proposes possible option to enhance fiscal space. It also proposes policy measures to align fiscal stimulus to SDGs agenda and possible venues for regional cooperation to reach to a shared recovery
Regional integration and cooperation of Pakistan in health-related sectors
No full textThis report is part of the 11th Tranche of the Development Account on Measuring, monitoring and improving performance in regional integration within ECA, ESCWA and ESCAP regions.The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant challenges for the Government of Pakistan. However, the pandemic has also provided opportunities for the Government to enhance trading linkages in medical products, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region. With the onset of the pandemic, the demand for diagnostic test kits, ventilators, protective outfits and equipment, and disinfectants and sterilization products increased not only in Pakistan but across the world. In addition, greater demand for the services of health-care workers increased the scope for migrant workers to serve their country of origin. Finally, the role of digital technologies to increase the quality of health service delivery has become evident.
The report offers a comprehensive review of issues that have affected the effectiveness of Pakistan’s policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes an analysis of the trading patterns of health-related goods and professional services between Pakistan and its regional trading partners in Asia and the Pacific, as well as the role of tariffs and the non-tariff measures before the pandemic and of measures taken by the Government to meet the surging demand for medical products during the pandemic. It examines various government measures to alleviate the adverse impact of the pandemic, including the nationwide lockdown at the onset of the pandemic in Pakistan, and the handouts and economic relief programmes to affected citizens and businesses. The analysis concludes with a proposed action plan for policymakers.
This series also include: National Study on Digital Trade Integration of Pakistan, and National Action Plan Promoting Pakistan's Digital Trade Integration in the Asia-Pacific Region.</p
Asia-Pacific tech monitor. Vol. 24, No. 4, Jul - Aug 2007
No full textBiomass energy technology transfer : Strategies for large-scale diffusion in India / P. Balachandra, K. Usha Rao and N.H. Ravindranath
Environmentally friendly power resources : Biomass fired grid-connected cogeneration plants in ASEAN / Mohamad Fadzil Adnan
Maximizing gains from biomass : Proposed technology mixes for sustainable development / Wirachai Soontornrangson
Biomass gasification in Sri Lanka : A low-cost option for the future / A.G.T. Sugathapala
Biomass pyrolysis for liquid fuel : Development experiences in China / Ronghou Liu, Hanjing Wu, Junmeng Cai, Chunjian Deng, Xiaoyan Mei, Fei Shen and Yuanyuan Wang
Biogas market potential : A Sino-German project makes good use of bioorganic municipal waste / Bernhard Raninger and Li Rundon
