The detailed AIP provides a comprehensive plan for the next ten years implementation of the APASTI 2016-2025 that outline key strategic actions and components comprising of the priorities; targets/deliverables; specific activities; timelines; indicators derived from the work plans of nine ASEAN Sub-Committees under the purview of the ASEAN Committee on Science and Technology (COST). The AIP will also help various Sub-Committees of COST to improve the monitoring and evaluating mechanisms of programmes/activities, enhance cooperation with Dialogue Partners through resource mobilisation, engage private sectors through public-private partnership in supporting the strategic thrusts, actions and the goals of APASTI 2016-2025.