Ivan Danilin
Deputy Director for Scientific Work, Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Russian Academy of Sciences
Topic：
Asia-Pacific High Technology Sector: New Trends And Challenges Amid Rising External Pressures
Since the end of the 2010s there has been a global rise of protectionism, trade and new technological "wars" – with Asia Pacific nations among key targets. However, the process didn`t stop or even created some new impetus for regional growth. Adjustments of foreign direct investment flows (including ones from China), reactive policies, technological, competence and other factors resulted in industrial growth and supportive cross-border economic activities (including informal market or economic “alliances”) – reflecting both established (path dependance) and new trends. This is most evident in the high-tech industry. In microelectronics one may see rise of what may be labeled as Asian “Silicon Triangle” (Singapore, Malaysia, Viet Nam), and China as a new center of future GVCs. In biopharmaceuticals, spectacular developments in RoK, China, Singapore and other nations indicate prospects for growth of new GVCs and clusters. However, new challenges also arise. Beyond dealing with the trade and technology restrictions, it is crucial to advance further economic integration and coordination in the APEC region, from harmonizing investments and supporting environmental actions and up to cooperation in the area of Artificial Intelligence. New political and expert actions are required, including research and elaborating new approaches for the region's prosperity.
Speaker Bio
DR. IVAN V. DANILIN
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Since 2024 – Deputy Director for Scientific Work, Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Russian Academy of Sciences
Since 2018 – Head of Department for Science and Innovation, IMEMO
2012-2014 – Head of Department for Innovative Development of Power Grid Complex, JSC “Science and Technology Center of Federal Grid Company of the United Energy System” (subsidiary of PJSC “ROSSETI”)
2011 – 2012 – Expert in Energy Forecasting Agency (subsidiary of PJSC “ROSSETI”)
2010-2011 – Project Manager for Energy Foresight, State Corporation “ROSATOM”.
2007-2023 – associate professor, MGIMO University
2010-2018 – Head of Section for Innovation Policy, IMEMO
2002 – 2010 – research fellow, senior research fellow, IMEMO
EDUCATION:
1994-1999 – Moscow State University
ACADEMIC DEGREE:
Candidate in political science, 2002.
ACADEMIC RESEARCH:
high-tech / Internet markets; social and economic factors of technology developments (incl. AI); National Innovations Systems, STI policies, and high-tech industries of China, India, etc.
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
more than 100 academic publications, expert support for development of Russian national STI policy documents
AWARDS:
Medal «For impeccable work and excellence», Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education (2023)
Medal “300 years of the Russian Academy of Sciences” (2024)
