the role of STI policies in sustainable development of MICs: implications for the post-2015 development agenda Michael Lim Policy Review Section Science, Technology and ICT Branch UNCTAD-DTL Minsk Regional Conference on the middle–income countries perspective on sustainable development in CIS, Eastern and Southern Europe 16 May 2013
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the role of STI policies in sustainable development of
MICs: implications for the post-2015 development
agendaMichael Lim
Policy Review Section Science, Technology and ICT Branch
UNCTAD-DTL
MinskRegional Conference on the middle–income countries
perspective on sustainable development in CIS, Eastern and Southern Europe
16 May 2013
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Outline
• STI and innovation capacity • National and global challanges• MICs and middle-income trap• Current development agenda• Post-2015 development agenda • Conclusions
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Innovative Capabilities and Income
(from UNCTAD LDCR 2007)Real per capita income and innovative capabilities, 2001
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Why STI is important
• Building strong STI capabilities, accessing foreign technologies and building strong national systems of innovation are important for:
-improving productivity-increasing value added -diversifying production-mitigating/adapting to climate change-developing and diffusing new energy sources-building infrastructure-conserving water in agriculture-improving public services (health, education)-addressing disease epidemics-organizing mega-cities (smart urban planning, sustainable cities)-early warning systems for natural disasters (tsunamis, hurricanes)-adapting buildings for earthquake prone zones-slowing desertification etc.
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National and global challenges
• International competitiveness • Growth and employment (inclusive growth)• Natural resource sustainability (sustainable