PUBLISHED: 23 Apr 2024 at 04 :02
Srettha Thavisin, the prime minister, has urged the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific ( ESCAP ) of the UN to work with ESPA to find creative ways to promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
This was a part of his speech at the beginning of the 80th Escap conference, which was titled” Leveraging Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific” on Monday. in Bangkok.
According to Mr. Srettha, the region is vibrant and dynamic, but at the current rate, it wo n’t be able to reach the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) before 2062.
The prospect calls for us to discover creative ways to promote sustainable development. We need revolutionary change, and online innovation has become a key tool for us all, according to Mr. Srettha, in order to do that in an urgent way.
” It can help us do things faster, cheaper and better. We must also make sure that all electric innovations advantage and actually aid sustainable development. “
In response, the prime minister said Thailand would like to suggest two ways to fully exploit the potential of modern innovation so that it can effectively contribute to regional development.
He first argued that people and communities must be empowered through online transformation by making sure that all modern innovations are diverse and person-centered.
According to Mr. Srettha, some nations in the area, including Thailand, have agricultural roots and you rely on online tools to ensure everyone’s food security.
Digital technologies must be used to spur creativity in agriculture. This will help to assure a sustainable meal method, climate-smart farming and climate sustainability,” he said.
In response to such issues, Mr Srettha said that the Thai authorities had lately launched the” Burn Thailand” program, which focused on eight essential areas, including the online market, coming mobility, economic technology, wellness, and medical technology.
To succeed in these places, modern technology is the main driving power, he said.
Finally, he noted that it is necessary to protect against risks and negative effects, even though countries need to better utilize online technology to achieve sustainable development. He said that this includes addressing threats to cyber security, bridging the digital divide, and promoting a robust framework for cooperation in order to ensure that everyone in the region has a safe, stable, and equal digital future.
According to Mr. Srettha, Escap’s role is more than important because it plays a key role in integrating digital technologies to promote sustainable development.
He referred to Thailand as a nation that is willing to support the coordinated efforts to have a significant impact on the area.