Name

Year Established

What it does

ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI)

1978

The ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI): 

1. set direction for ASEAN STI development to fulfil the objectives, missions, and strategies in support of economic integration and cooperation towards the AEC;
2. lead and guide development in STI to enable inclusive sustainable development and promote an innovation culture;
3. synergize and harmonize intra ASEAN sectoral cooperation;  
4. mobilize and allocate resources and seek funding to support STI programmes and human resource development;
5. strengthen an ASEAN-wide STI ecosystem and support mechanisms leading to technology transfer and commercialization, and Public-Private-People-Partnership; and carry out any other functions as mandated by the ASEAN Leaders.  

Name

Year Established

What it does

ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI)

 1978

The ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI) is responsible for all aspects of ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation cooperation and integration as outlined in the various science, technology and innovation developments and plans of action of ASEAN.

Board of Advisers to COSTI (BAC)

(merged from ABASF and ABAPASTI)

2015

As early as 1989 and 2002

To advise COSTI on:

1. the development and implementation of the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) 2016-2025 and ASEAN Innovation Roadmap 2019-2025;  
2. the management and utilization of the ASEAN Science, Technology and Innovation Fund (ASTIF);
3. the utilization of other possible fundings from dialogue partners, sectoral partners, developmental partners, industry/private sectors and international organisations; and
4. any other matters assigned by COSTI.

Name

Year Established

What it does (Objectives for 2016-2025)

Sub-Committee on Biotechnology (SCB)

 1989

• To develop and maintain projects and programmes that will serve as a platform to facilitate collaboration in the field of biotechnology
• To develop human resources with emphasis (but not exclusively) in the following priority areas:

1. Agricultural biotechnology
2. Medical biotechnology
3. Environmental biotechnology
4. Industrial biotechnology (enzyme technology; food manufacture)
5. Bioresource management and utilisation

Sub-Committee on Food Science and Technology (SCFST)

 1989

• Implement cooperation activities in scientific projects that maximize mechanisms for enabling country participation in accordance with current and potential capabilities
• Establish increased interactions between food scientists and private sectors in order to strengthen the outcome of scientific cooperation, and promote higher level of intra-ASEAN collaboration
• Establish database for exchange of information and enhance technology transfer
• Develop cooperation with international dialogue partner(s) in priority areas below:

1. Functional food
2. Food safety and quality
3. Application of emerging technologies
4. Post-harvest technology

Name

Year Established

What it does (Objectives for 2016-2025)

Sub-Committee on Marine Science and Technology (SCMSAT)

 2000

• Implement cooperation activities in scientific projects that maximize mechanisms for enabling country participation in accordance with current and potential capabilities
• Establish increased interactions between marine scientists and private sector in order to strengthen the outcome of scientific cooperation, and promote higher level of intra-ASEAN collaboration
• Facilitate data sharing and publications for exchange of information and enhance technology transfer
• Develop cooperation with international dialogue partner(s) in the following priority areas of marine science and climate change:

1. Trans-boundary aquatic pollution / marine debris
2. Risk management and mitigation from climate change
3. Renewable energy and marine biodiversity

Sub-Committee on Materials Science and Technology (SCMST)

 1989

• Undertake inter-ASEAN collaborative R&D on new and innovative materials for high technology applications
• Develop environmental friendly materials
• Establish network for the exchange of information
• Enhance human resources development programme through training, seminar and workshop
• Promote optimum utilization of facilities through scientist and student exchange
• Priority areas as follow:

1. nanomaterials
2. functional materials
3. biomaterials to biomedical materials

Experts Group on Metrology (under SCIRD’s purview)

 2011

Develop and promote scientific metrology to underpin the quality infrastructure. This is to enable ASEAN to:

1. advance its single market agenda; 
2. enhance ASEAN enterprise participation in global value chains; and
3. support ASEAN enterprise innovation.

Name

Year Established

What it does (Objectives for 2016-2025)

Sub-Committee on Meteorology and Geophysics (SCMG)

 1989

• Strengthen capacity building in climate information and prediction services
• Strengthen near real time exchange of data from weather observations, radar, seismological, volanological and tsunami monitoring network
• Enhance monitoring and modelling of transboundary marine and air pollution in particular haze episode; satellite meteorology and atmospheric acidification measurement
• Increase the use of IT for rapid exchanges of data products and dissemination of weather forecast and warning, and seismological information and in the development of client-oriented services
• Promote studies and coordination of exchange of knowledge

Sub-Committee on Microelectronics and Information Technology (SCMIT)

 1989

• Strengthen the capacity of less developed AMS
• Promote and undertake R&D technology transfer in microelectronics, ICT and other related areas
• Strengthen information network / database for exchange and dissemination within and outside ASEAN
• Strengthen institutions and centres of excellence
• Foster and strengthen intra-ASEAN activities in the priority areas below:

Sub-Committee on S&T Infrastructure and Resources Development (SCIRD)

 1989

• Policy studies on Science, Technology & Innovation development, utilization and commercialization
• STI management information dissemination
• STI enculturation
• STI support to MSMEs, start-ups and the bottom of the pyramid
• Youth and women-focused innovation
• Public-private partnership platform
• Capacity building and talent mobility

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Sub-Committee on Space Technology and Applications (SCOSA)

 1999 

• Promote collaborative Space Technology & Applications activities with relevant international organisations
• Advise COSTI on any matters relating to Space Technology & Applications activities especially regarding future applications, education, research and development
• Seek funding from within and outside ASEAN for the sub-committee’s activities
• Promote Space Technology & Applications capacity building in ASEAN region
• Recommend Space Technology & Applications projects promoting regional cooperation
• Promote the transfer of technology from more advanced coutries to ASEAN region
• Priority areas for 2016-2025 are:

1. Geoinformatics: remote sensing, global navigation satellite system, geographic information system
2. Space technology applications including space-based communication, Disaster risk reduction, agriculture, environment and resource monitoring, surveying and mapping, space astronomy and space exploration 
3. Satellites, such as nano, micro and small satellites, payloads such as sensors and ground facilities

Sub-Committee on Sustainable Energy Research (SCSER)

2011

• Intensify joint R&D, technology demonstration / transfer and commercialization with the relevant stakeholders in sustainable and renewable energy 
• Enhance and sustain the accessibility and utilization of sustainable and renewable energy in remote communities and MSMEs
• Strengthen intra-ASEAN cooperation and heighten Dialogue Partners engagements in enhancing the capacities of ASEAN Member States in sustainable and renewable energy research
• Strengthen information network / database for exchange and dissemination within and outside ASEAN
• Strengthen institutions and centres fo excellence
• Priority areas for 2016 – 2025  include:

1. New and renewable / alternative energy such as biomass/ biofuels, solar and energy storage systems
2. Clean energy and environment technology such as clean coal technology, nuclear technology and natural gas
3. Energy efficient technologies such as cogeneration and energy management systems
4. Energy technology applications / solutions for remote areas