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

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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

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Figure 7.2 “He went through a gene-editing course.” (drawn by Pui, Thai Academy of Science and Technology)

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Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©

Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©

Y. Yuthavong and GPEN ©

Sparks from the Spirit: From Science to Innovation,

Development and Sustainability Book by

Yongyuth Yuthavong

2018

Tapping Molecular WildernessDrugs from Chemistry–Biology–Biodiversity Interface

by

Yongyuth Yuthavong