Technology foresight and roadmapping in the formulation of science, technology, and innovation strategies: Comparative lessons from Japan, South Korea, and Europe
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science, technology and innovation strategies, technology foresight, technology roadmappingAbstract
In the era of globalisation and increasing technological competition, science, technology and innovation (STI) have become an important foundation for sustainable development. This research article approaches technology foresight and technology roadmapping in building STI strategies through a comparative analysis of the experiences of Japan, South Korea and Europe. The novelty of the study is to emphasise the integration of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) into technology foresight, which helps improve accuracy and provide useful information for policymakers. At the same time, the study affirms the importance of adjusting international practices to suit the cultural, economic and institutional context of Vietnam. The research results show that Japan’s focus on long-term sustainability, South Korea’s priority on rapid commercialisation and Europe’s emphasis on addressing global challenges, provide valuable lessons for building Vietnam’s STI roadmap. Consequently, the article proposes some lessons for Vietnam to build a more effective and flexible STI strategy to address current challenges and seize future opportunities.
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