Expanding Frontiers of Inclusive Innovation: The Way Forward

December 3, 202114:00 - 15:30Bangkok Time (GMT+7)

A policy discussion on opportunities to expand the frontiers of inclusive innovation. The session will summarize key recommendations and suggestions for promoting technology and innovation policies that leave no one behind.

14:00 – 14:18

Opening remarks

Remarks by Mr. Kaveh Zahedi, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

14:10 – 14:35

High-level speakers

  • H.E. Mr. Kan Channmeta, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, Cambodia
  • Ms. Mira Tayyiba, Secretary-General, Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Indonesia
  • H.E. Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña, Department of Science and Technology, The Philippines
  • Mr. Ariff Ali, Governor of the Reserve Bank, Fiji

14:35 – 15:20

Interactive panel discussion

Moderated by: Marta Pérez Cusó, Economic Affairs Officer, ESCAP

  • Prof. Anil Gupta, Founder and Coordinator, Honey Bee Network, India
  • Mr. Anir Chowdhury, Policy Advisor at UNDP/Government of Bangladesh
  • Ms. Huong Trinh, Director of Policy and General Affair Division, Agency for Enterprise Development, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Viet Nam

15:20

Closing remarks

Remarks by Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)