Project title: Foresight into BCG Model

Background info: To respond to the global economic challenge and commitment to SDGs, Thailand adopted Bio-Circular-Green Economic Model (BCG) as new economic development model for sustainable growth and inclusiveness, that capitalises the country’s strengths in biodiversity and cultural richness, employs technology and innovation to transform Thailand to value-based and innovative-driven economy, as well as addresses the UN’s SDGs.

Previously collaborated on the Foresight for Food Project, British Council and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) agreed to work on the Foresight into BCG Model Project to support policymakers in creating better informed policies and directions for higher education, research and innovation, and to support universities and research institutes to better implement their innovation plan in response to uncertain changes. This project is also a part of the British Council's overarching Going Global Partnerships Programme to build partnerships between UK higher education institutions and other countries, and support the exchange and mobility of academics, scholars and students, working together internationally and in partnership to ensure that tertiary education meets the needs of our societies, economies, and students.

Consultancy requirements: We are seeking consultancy to draw upon successful UK planning models, including foresight approaches to develop planning tools and framework that are specific for Thailand’s 4 BCG sectors; Food and Agriculture, Health and Wellbeing, Environment, Tourism, and others BCG related industries. These tools are then to be deployed through workshops for policy makers, universities, research institutes, private and public sectors and other relevant stakeholders to build capacity of foresight skills. It is expected that the workshops will result in development of sector-specific strategic roadmap and implementation plans, which can then be shared with ASEAN countries.

Contract duration: 8 months, from Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

*Key activities will take place in Oct 2021 to Feb 2022, and will require consultants to travel to Thailand during Feb 2022.