1. www.sea-eu.net Title of Presentation 1 EU-ASEAN S&T cooperation to jointly tackle societal challenges ASEAN-EU POLICY CONSULTATION ON FOOD, HEALTH AND WATER: PRACTICES, INNOVATIONS AND LESSONS STI Days, Hanoi, Vietnam, May 12, 2016 Overview of the Policy Consultation and Report Dr. Sara Medina Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI) saramedina@spi.pt

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4. www.sea-eu.net I. Background 4 Presentation based on a policy consultation interviews carried out under the SEA-EU- NET 2 project, a recent EU initiative to engage in cooperation with the SEA region. Findings also drawn upon from ASEAN-EU Research and Innovation Co-operation Policy Consultation session during the ASEAN-EU STI Days 2015. A. Policy Consultation Overview

5. www.sea-eu.net I. Background 5 Consultation aimed to understand the current status and the way forward in terms of ASEAN cooperation with the EU in 3 thematic areas (health; food security and safety; water management). A. Policy Consultation Overview A report produced as an output of the consultation including valuable contributions from 15 experts, comments and feedback from the audience during the consultation and secondary research and insights from the SPI team. Report Title: EU and ASEAN: Food, Health and Water Practices Co-Authors: Dr. Sara Medina, Mr. Nishant Shandilya & Ms. Martha Octavia

6. www.sea-eu.net 6 Table of Content: 1.Background of the Report 2.Overview of the Thematic Areas 3.Best Practices of Recent Innovation Measures 4.Established Support Structure / Instruments 5.Major Barriers / Priorities from STI and Development Perspective 6.Measures to Foster Innovation 7.Impact of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) for Innovation 8.Expectations from STI and Development Collaboration 9.Prospective Research and Innovation Agendas 10. Conclusions I. Background A. Policy Consultation Overview

7. www.sea-eu.net 7 Identification of contacts for the Policy Consultation Interview through various sources Getting in touch with the experts Preparing a pre-specified template with questions aimed at extracting information on issues incongruence to the concept note and DOW. Interviewing/ getting feedback to the pre-specified question from experts willing to participate Analysis of the feedback Identification of the most valuable feedbacks and inviting the experts with such responses to present and discuss the findings Preparing a draft report of the findings to be discussed during the workshop at STI Days Presentation by 3 experts (1 from each thematic areas of Food, Health and Water) followed by a panel discussion, alongside a Q & A session with the audience. Integrating the relevant comments from the session and amending the draft report to make a final version I. Background B. Process of Consultation (Methodology)

8. www.sea-eu.net I. Background 8 SEA-EU-NET 2 is a project financed by the European Union’s 7 th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The project aims to assist & encourage research cooperation between SEA and Europe (policy dialogue too). Focuses on 3 societal challenges: health; food security and safety; water management. Serves as a platform for governments, funders, practitioners & private sector for a complete & integrated approach to develop sustainable STI collaboration. C. Brief Overview of SEA-EU-NET 2

9. www.sea-eu.net 9 I. Background 11 EU Partners and 10 Asia Partners C. Brief Overview of SEA-EU-NET 2

10. www.sea-eu.net Strategy: The SPI Group positions itself as a unique catalyst for connections among companies, scientific and technological institutions, public administrations, and public and private national and international organisations. Mission: The management of projects which foster innovation and promote international opportunities. When appropriate, this mission will be accomplished through the creation of strategic partnerships. www.spieurope.eu 10 I. Background D. About SPI

11. www.sea-eu.net With a team of 75 consultants from different countries, knowledge in and capacity of being active in different points of the world, SPI is present in Europe, America and Asia, through various offices and companies that dedicate to specific markets and clients with different needs. I. Background D. About SPI 9

12. www.sea-eu.net SPI Singapore: In November 2013, SPI opened a new Representative Office in Singapore, and since 2015 - located at Franklin Building, Science Park Drive, a strategic location that hosts several R&D organizations, as well as national and international institutions. SPI’s intention is for this office to lead the development of the company’s activities in Southeast Asia. www.spieurope.eu 12 I. Background D. About SPI

13. www.sea-eu.net II. Best Practices & Support Structures 13 Identifying common practices which when implemented in similar geographic or demographic settings can yield significant results. SEA countries that demonstrate best practices on their recent innovation measures may be adopted in other countries. A. Best Practices – Country Specific

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15. www.sea-eu.net II. Best Practices & Support Structures 15 Shrimp Farming 2013, Shrimp export worth €2.73 billion. Highly valued locally and because of rising global demand, shrimp aquaculture a natural choice for farmers. Quality went up when farmers aim at following global standard while being environmentally friendly (Shrimp farming illegal in contaminated water). Shrimp Farming a part of the water management initiative. B. Vietnam

16. www.sea-eu.net II. Best Practices & Support Structures 16 Private Public Partnerships in Agriculture & Tech Transfer A global seed production hub, with seed’s export value going up over the years, but not business revenue. Public Private Partnerships key to promote investment, leading to technology transfer and more R&D investment. Seed Cluster formation - bringing together over 72 organizations – leading to increase in business investment in R&D, more SMEs moving from OEM to OBM Indirect benefit for farmers to earn higher income and better quality seeds for cultivation. C. Thailand

17. www.sea-eu.net II. Best Practices & Support Structures 17 Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) Responsible for water treatment and supply to satisfy the demand of the population in Phnom Penh Also for ensuring the balance of income and expenses in relation to its water treatment investment Won the ADB Water Prize for sound practices in implementing “Water for All” Policy. Contributing factors: o Investing in staff o Providing incentives (e.g. higher salaries & bonuses on performance basis) o Investing in modern management procedures & technology o Involving civil society D. Cambodia

18. www.sea-eu.net II. Best Practices & Support Structures 18 Philippines Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) An example of commitment & proactiveness to Technology Transfer of S&T solutions in food security and water management. Some Key Roles: o Provide guidelines related to identification & documentation of mature & appropriate tech for dissemination, promotion & commercialization; o Spearhead formulation & packaging of different Tech Promotion & commercialization (TPC) projects designed for various target clients groups based on priorities; o Monitor & evaluate the progress of TPC projects, analyse reports & evaluate methods, results & impacts. E. The Philippines

19. www.sea-eu.net II. Best Practices & Support Structures 19 Implementation of the AEC by the year 2015 likely to bring more impacts to SEA and particularly in the water management system. o Creation of more opportunities for regional companies & other institutions; o More room for technological improvement & exchange of ideas; o Knowledge transfer & sustainable development within all countries. Biggest impact? - Potentially. o Development of sustainable agriculture & food security; o Elevate the quality of the water management system; o Better movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labor & capital. F. Potential Impact for AEC

20. www.sea-eu.net Barriers A.Bureaucracy B.Lack of access to information on advanced research C.Technology trend and big data challenge D.Lack of expertise exchange E.Lack of database and remote sensing technology 20 G. Barriers and Remedial Measures II. Best Practices & Support Structures

21. www.sea-eu.net Remedial Measures A.Education and exchange of knowledge B.Harmonisation of policies C.Capacity building through business sector engagement D.Collaboration enhancement E.Dissemination of information on research & policy 21 G. Barriers and Remedial Measures II. Best Practices & Support Structures

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23. www.sea-eu.net III. Lessons from EU 23 A. Best Practice in Water – Austria Vienna’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Does not only purify the waste-water of Vienna households, it uses several renewable energy technologies to minimize the required resource input Combination of solar thermal, photovoltaic, and wind produces necessary electricity An integrated CHP uses the energy of the sewage gas to produce electricity and heat By 2020, this plant will be 100% energy self-sufficient

24. www.sea-eu.net III. Lessons from EU 24 B. Best Practice in Water – Germany Hydropower Germany currently has around 7,500 hydropower plants, 402 of which are known as large hydropower plants with more than 1 MW capacity. Produces more than 93 % of Germany’s electricity from hydropower. The Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG)123 provides for financial support which is being utilised. Fish ladders at large hydropower plants (left Rhine/ Grenzach-Whylen, right Aare/ Ruppoldingen)

25. www.sea-eu.net III. Lessons from EU 25 C. Best Practice in Food – France Public Private Partnerships for Responsible Agricultural Investment France contributes to public-private partnerships through initiatives such as the African Agriculture Fund Working together with philanthropic foundations, private companies or local authorities in the framework of decentralized cooperation The French Development Agency provides US$ 40 million to the African Agriculture Fund, whose priority investments will be on food production, distribution and agri- services in sub-Saharan Africa.

26. www.sea-eu.net III. Lessons from EU 26 D. Best Practice in Food – Sweden Swedish Agricultural Policy Community-based and indigenous approaches to sustainable food production o Locally and regionally produced food o Sustainable food production Diversification of agricultural production systems, including development of new markets for value-added agricultural products o Bioenergy o Food labelling Early warning systems in relation to external events: o monitoring food supply and weather insurance schemes o for farmers

27. www.sea-eu.net Contact Us Sociedade Portuguesa da Inovação (SPI) Dr. Sara Medina | saramedina@spi.ptsaramedina@spi.pt Mr. Nishant Shandilya | nishantshandilya@spi.ptnishantshandilya@spi.pt Ms. Martha Octavia | marthaoctavia@spi.ptmarthaoctavia@spi.pt 27