ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council Meeting Held
The meeting addressed the APASTI 2026-2035 Action Plan, resource mobilization, and artificial intelligence projects in health and space.
The 21st Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council convened with an agenda focused on mobilizing financial resources and implementing priority technology initiatives.
Meeting Agenda and Main Focus Points
Held on October 14, the 21st Meeting discussed the mobilization of resources and the measurement of the effectiveness of the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) 2026-2035.
Financing and Areas of Cooperation
During the discussions, it was decided to advance the development of the APASTI Action Plan, manage the ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Fund (ASTIF), mobilize joint resources, and promote public-private partnerships.
Participants and Priority Sectors
The meeting, chaired by Indonesia under the BAC chairmanship, was attended by member state representatives, the private sector, and the ASEAN Secretariat, who evaluated space cooperation and artificial intelligence initiatives in healthcare.
Future Steps and Reporting
The discussion results and decisions obtained at the BAC-21 meeting will be submitted to the 90th meeting of the Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI-90) plenary for evaluation.