Topic 1

Introduction to the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021

-       How do you measure innovation?

-       Findings from the 2021 GII – how did innovation respond during the pandemic?

-       How can policy makers use the GII

Topic 2

ASEAN Countries Using the GII to Change Policy and Enhance Innovation Capacity

-       A number of ASEAN countries have embraced the GII and use it as a key tool in developing new policies to stimulate innovation.

-       This topic will feature mini-case studies of countries explaining why and how they use the GII.

Topic 3

Spotlight on ASEAN Performance in the 2021 GII

-       In this topic, co-author of the GII, Mr. Sacha Wunsch-Vincent, will share the data from each ASEAN Country and highlight their strengths and weaknesses in terms of innovation performance.

-       This content will be invaluable to a wide range of industry sectors in order to identify the policy “levers” that can be adjusted to improve innovative performance and output.

Question and Answer Session