Dr. Dong Hoon Oh

KDI Korean Development Institute

Ministry of Strategy and Finance

Presentación de 67 láminas

Sections:

1. Introduction

2. Theory of R&D Priority Setting

3. The practice of R&D Priority Setting in
Korea: Experience and Lessons from the
Case of Securing Core Facilities

4. Review of the S&T System and Capacity of

Mexico for R&D Priority Setting (To be
added)

5. Suggestions and Solutions (To be added)

Remarks

Theory and practice of R&D Priority Setting.
Review of the S&T System.
Strategic technology planning.
Competitiveness through the development of S&T.
IPN contribution to achieving national goals effectively.
Strengthen IPN´s capabilities of technology planning.
Methods: Technology Foresight; TRM and; R&D Priority Settings (PS).
Modules: Theory of R&D Priority Setting; Korean experience and lessons; Review of the S&T System in Mexico; Suggestions and Solutions.
Conditions to carry on PS in IPN.
Technology Intelligence for decision making
Research methods: Literature review, expert meeting, case study, brainstorming and cooperation with local experts.
Prioritization Model: Delphi Survey; BMO (Bruce Merrifeld & Ohe) Evaluation; Three Factoring; AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process); QFD (Quality Function Deployment); and the 2х2 matrix

STEPI researches science, technology and innovation (STI) policy to strengthen national competitiveness, enhance quality of life, and contribute to the development of the international community.

Future image and future scenario archetypes: Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.

System and Environment. Complexity.

Difficulties in decision making:

Acceleration of change (Less time for decision making);
Wicked problem due to Increasing complexity;
Expiration of former success formula due to context change;
Political short-termism (prefer instant reward than longterm benefit)

Dilemma of Decision Making:

Horizon Scanning,
Foresight,
Strategy/ Action Plan .

Foresight: Systematic, participatory process, involving gathering intelligence and building visions for the medium-to-long-term future and aimed at informing present-day decisions and mobilizing joint actions.

Why Strategic Foresight matters in Digital Economy?

Byeongwon PARK

STEPI, Rep. Korea

Technology Foresight TF: Scientific and technological developments which could have a strong impact on wealth creation and quality of life.

Information -> Knowledge -> Insight -> Action

Many methods for TF:

Critical technologies – US RAND
Japanese National Technology Foresight (1971): Delphi Survey + scenario, social needs.
Korean Technology Foresight Program (1993): KISTEP
Korean National Technology Roadmap (2002): 99 key technologies

Changes in STI environment

Capitalism without Capital
Platform Economy
Open innovation / open data
Global Players (FAANG)
Loss of Place
Scale without mass
Inclusiveness & Sustainability

Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology

Technology foresight, Planning, Demand Survey

R & D Evaluation, Management, Promotion

New Technology Designation & Certification

Technology Value Evaluation

Infrastructure R&D:

Construction Technology, Water Management, Plant, Urban Architecture, Residential Environment National Land Space Information

Transportation R&D

Transportation Logistics, Railway Technology, Aviation Safety Technology, Unmanned Vehicle, Civil Helicopter.

Practical R&D / others

Infrastructure and Transportation Technology Promotion, Support for Infrastructure and Transportation Technology Commercialization, Regional Specialization of Construction and Transport, Planning of Infrastructure and Transportation Research, National Strategy.

Taking Lead in the Global Market

Top Mega Structure
Global Top Plant Construction Technology
Global Smart City Technology

Laying Foundations for the Convergence Industry

Korea's Own Satellite navigation
Road of Autonomous Driving
Next-Generation Air Traffic System

Improving well-being of People

Future smart house
Smart Railway System
Eco-friendly and Barrier-free Transportation

Weight setting

The priorities were derived by analyzing: technological, market, and national strategic importance of future Infrastructure and transportation technologies.

Each weight was calculated by using the response results of Delphi survey.

In order to determine the inﬂuence on the overall importance, we analyzed the inﬂuence of each factor.

Scientiﬁc and Technical Importance Weight 0.32

Market and Economic Importance 0.36

National Strategic Importance 0.32

Introduction

PIE in Korea (Planning – Implementation – Evaluation)
Strategic S&T Planning in Korea
Technology Foresight Methods
Technology Foresight Activities in Korea

Planning

The goal of the S&T planning is to prepare a long-term strategy in the field of S&T. As part of the PIE cycle, the S&T planning stems from the results of the technology foresight and technology trends analysis, and incorporates them into the S&T planning. Such a planning must include a proper set of objectives and must also suggest the most efficient ways of achieving them. The planning can cover several hierarchical layers of S&T activities, from policies over programs to projects, depending on the requirements and demands of the policymakers.

Evaluation

S&T evaluation plays the most important role in assuring the efficiency and appropriateness of the S&T activities in all their phases. Before the activities are approved and actually executed, ex-ante evaluations and feasibility studies must confirm their legitimacy and viability. During the implementation phase, continuous evaluations ensure the efficiency of the S&T efforts on the level of policies, programs and projects. Eventually, expost evaluations assess the results reached in comparison with the original purposes. All evaluation reports must both asses the current status of the evaluated activities and offer suggestions for improvements. It is of utmost importance that the results of evaluation are considered by all relevant stakeholders during all relevant S&T activities. Otherwise, the evaluation couldn’t serve its crucial purpose and may become useless.

Implementation

S&T implementation follows the planning phase. It must ensure that the desired goals are reached through the most efficient ways. During the implementation phase it is important not only to follow the strategy plan and to track the development in reaching the objectives, but also to continuously monitor changes in the S&T environment and eventually to adapt the activities to new circumstances. It must be also traced whether the proposed methods really correspond with the intended goals and, if necessary, more suitable modifications must be implemented.