The Launch of the Asia-Europe Science & Technology Diplomacy Report will took place on 11 April 2025, on Zoom.
The Asia-Europe Science & Technology Diplomacy Report maps the strategies, priorities, policy tools, and performance across 40+ ASEF member countries across Asia and Europe. Through the help of individual researchers, ASEFEdu has gathered data through desk research and interviews with key stakeholders in the field to identify common objectives, trends, and activities across the two regions.
The Report addresses two main questions:
(1) What strategies do countries in Asia and Europe have for Science Diplomacy?
(2) What initiatives and tools are being used to implement these strategies?
The Report functions as a resource of information for different actors interacting with science, technology, and innovation diplomacy – promoting and facilitating dialogue, knowledge exchange, and cross-sectoral and interregional collaboration. Furthermore, the aim is to contribute with further insights into the complex ecosystem of Science and Technology Diplomacy and spread awareness and increase information available on the recent trends in the field in Asia and Europe, to maximise the potential of Science, Technology, Innovation.
The Report was launched on 11 April 2025 in an online launch event, where the findings from the report were presented and discussed in a panel discussion with diplomats, academics, and professionals working with Science and Technology Diplomacy. They shared their perspectives on the findings of the Report and on the status of Science and Technology Diplomacy in Asia and Europe, and answer questions during a dedicated Q&A. Find the programme here.
The panel consisted of:
- Prof ZAKRI Abdul Hamid, Founding Director, Int. Institute for Science Diplomacy Sustainability, UCSI, Malaysia
- Mr Jan Marco MÜLLER, Team Leader Global Approach, Multilateral Dialogue and Science Diplomacy, DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
- Ms Emi KANEKO, Director, Singapore Office, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
- Mrs Dovilė GAILIŪTĖ-JANUŠONĖ, Former Science and Innovation Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Public of Lithuania; Associate Professor, Mykolas Romeris University
This report is part of the Asia-Europe Science & Technology Diplomacy Initiative, which connects academics, diplomats, professionals and students engaged in international collaborations related to science, technology, and innovation in Asia and Europe.
You can read the full Asia-Europe Science & Technology Diplomacy Report by clicking this link!
After the launch, we will begin deep-diving into the Science & Technology Diplomacy Ecosystems of certain countries featured in the report.
Sign up to the first 3-part webinar series on Malaysia here!
Look out for deep dives also into Thailand, Kazakhstan & Indonesia.
