The opinions expressed in the articles are those of authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies (CSPS) nor of any institution with which the authors may be associated with. [...] Key stakeholders included the Directors and relevant officers from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance and Economy, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Infocommunications, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Ministry of Development, Ministry of Health, industry and business leaders. [...] This participatory approach is important to understand and to unpack the viewpoints and assumptions, the ‘myths and metaphors’ (Inayatullah, 2007) held by the various stakeholders when they think about the future and the potential future scenarios. [...] Economic collapse is a realistic possibility in the face of further oil and gas revenue depletion, global competition, and the constraints of a small state, in particular the country’s lack of comparative advantage, productivity and industrial efficiency in all industries except for the energy industrial cluster22. [...] The establishment of strong technological and digital infrastructure within the public and private sector prepares Brunei to successfully launch itself into the 4IR and the country takes off and prospers within the medium to long term period (10 years and beyond).
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