Title: The future of science and technology in Southeast Asia

Authors: Yongyuth Yuthavong

Addresses: National Science and Technology Development Agency, 73/1 Rama VI Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand

Abstract: The economic turmoil in Southeast Asia, occurring just before the dawning of the new millennium, highlights the lack of sustainability of the development paths of many countries in this region. While much of the blame can be laid on the weak financial infrastructure and poor corporate governance, one of the root causes for development unsustainability is the lack of competitiveness of their economies, in turn resulting from lack of innovative capability based on science and technology. This is required in order for these countries to make economic transitions necessary for advanced developing economies. The future of these countries is therefore intimately linked with the future of their science and technology. A balanced development is required, with emphasis placed on niche areas where these countries have strategic advantages.

Keywords: science and technology; Southeast Asia; Thailand; competitiveness; sustainability.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTM.2001.002981

International Journal of Technology Management, 2001 Vol.22 No.5/6, pp.617-627

Published online: 09 Jul 2003 *

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