Seminar & Events
International Symposium
Roundtable Discussion on "Connectivity and Innovation" 30 January 2018
The East Asian economies have so far succeeded in achieving higher economic growth by attracting foreign direct investment and deepening regional economic integration since the 21st century. Cities in ASEAN – such as Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila – have attracted investors, especially from multinational corporations (MNCs), including China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. As their population has rapidly expanded, industrial agglomerations centred on manufacturing industries have been created. As a result, complex international production networks have developed in East Asia.
Connectivity has been a key word in the regional economic integration process in East Asia, as embodied in concepts such as the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity. Connectivity has two aspects: (i) physical connectivity that includes energy, information, and telecommunication, and transport infrastructure; and (ii) institutional connectivity that includes harmonization and recognition of rules, regulations, and legislation such as the ASEAN Single Window and mutual recognition agreements. Enhancing the two kinds of connectivity at the same time makes international production networks in East Asia more efficient, effective, and resilient. The important thing is, beyond the ASEAN Economic Community 2015 towards 2025, connectivity should be developed further in terms of both quantity and quality. In this regard, the recent closer relationship between ASEAN and South Asia and the movement of digitalized economy represented by e-commerce are notable issues on connectivity.
Moreover, ASEAN countries still have to overcome a number of hurdles other than connectivity. In particular, ASEAN countries have been seriously concerned that they might fall into the ‘middle-income trap’ in the near future. In order to escape from the middle-income trap and achieve significant economic growth, these economies should be able to innovate. But in reality, many industries in ASEAN are still highly dependent on MNCs. Further participation by local firms in global value chains established by MNCs is indispensable. Local firms should be encouraged to seek every opportunity to link with MNCs in support of appropriate industrial policies, which would culminate in nurturing the ability of local firms to innovate. Meanwhile, ASEAN cities are required to exert efforts to form ‘innovation hubs’ by attracting diverse capital and human resource. To do so, urban amenities need to be improved in addressing traffic congestion and air pollution to help create an attractive, comfortable, and safe environment for foreign entrepreneurs, engineers, and scholars.
These subtopics on 'connectivity and innovation' will be discussed in a one-day round table after presentations by prominent scholars, including researchers from the Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA).
Date&time:
January 30, 2018 (Tuesday) 9:00-18:00 (Registration on the day: 08:30-9:00)
Venue:
Ballroom 1, Ground Floor, Fairmont Hotel, Jakarta
Application:
Program:
8:30-9:00 | Registration |
Opening Session
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9:00-9:10 |
Opening Address
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9:10-10:10 |
Keynote Address
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10:10-11:45 | Session Discussion *joined by all the participants |
11:45-12:00 | Photo Session |
12:00-13:15 | Lunch |
Session 1: Connectivity in East Asia
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13:15-13:35 |
"Connectivity between ASEAN and South Asia"
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13:35-13:55 |
"Measuring Urban Connectivity in ASEAN from Space"
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13:55-14:15 |
"E-Commerce Connectivity in Asia"
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14:15-14:25 |
Comments on the above subjects presented (5 min. for each)
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14:25-15:15 |
Session Discussion *joined by all the participants Including comments from the following point of view;
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15:15-15:30 | Tea/Coffee Break |
Session 2: Innovation in East Asia
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15:30-15:50 |
"Urban Amenities"and "GVC in The Service Industry"(TBD)
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15:50-16:10 |
"The Complexity of Ride Sharing Competition"
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16:10-16:30 |
"Innovations with Network Effects in Production Networks"
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16:30-16:40 |
Comments on the above subjects presented (5 min. for each)
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16:40-17:50 |
Session Discussion *joined by all the participants Including comments from the following point of view;
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17:50-18:00 |
Wrapping-Up and Closing
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Languages:
English
Organizers:
IDE-JETRO and ERIA
Contact:
ERIA Support Office, IDE-JETRO
E-mail:Yuriko_Konya, Marina_Ono