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Global Young Academy and Smart Villages Initiative’s
engagement programmes in South Asia and Southeast Asia
Opening by Yongyuth Yuthavong
National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand
Wrap-up workshop, Mandarin Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand 7 -9 March 2017
Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©
Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©
Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©
Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©
Science at the Base of the Pyramid
• Health: Prevention and therapy of “neglected” diseases.
• Food and agriculture: For own consumption and livelihood.
• Water for household use: For clean, potable water.
• Energy: Biofuels, solar heating and electricity.
• Housing: Construction materials.
• Transportation: Appropriate for livelihood.
• Information and communication technology: For education, livelihood and networking.
(a)
(b)
Policy Direction, R&D and Implementation Support
Makers Providers
Makers Providers
Users
Users
Products and services
Products and services
Investors Sellers
Investors Donors
Sellers Facilitators
Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©
Figure 7.2 “He went through a gene-editing course.” (drawn by Pui, Thai Academy of Science and Technology)
Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©
Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©
Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©
Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©
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Development and Sustainability Book by
Yongyuth Yuthavong
2018
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by
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