Information and communications technology


To Do Genuine Good, Tech Must Be Responsible, Supportive, Facilitative, and Transformative
Digital technologies and the digital economy may drive more than economic growth, but also sustainable, equitable, and inclusive development for all. Yet, “tech for good” has proven nebulous as a concept.

Tags: Information and communications technology, ASEAN, Sustainable Development Goals

SEADS 2023: Climate Action Urgently Needed
Accelerating the adoption of solutions that can mitigate climate impacts and advance decarbonization now more urgent than ever, say experts.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Energy

Technology and Disability: Trends and Opportunities in the Digital Economy in ASEAN
Technology can provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate more fully in the workforce, to access education, and to lead more independent lives.

Tags: Education, Information and communications technology, ASEAN, Sustainable Development Goals, Thailand

Metaverse in the Classroom: Reimagining Learning in Southeast Asia
The potential of the metaverse to help both students and educators has yet to be explored, but ensuring teachers have the skills and the means to use this frontier technology in the classroom is a good start.

Tags: ASEAN, Education, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia

The Future of Work in the Digital Economy: Addressing Challenges in the Road Ahead
With the rapid growth of gig platforms, governments should design policies that give credence to workers’ desire for flexibility and control.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Education, Capacity development, Governance and public sector management, Sustainable Development Goals

Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Hit $200B in 2022
Google-led study says e-commerce continues to accelerate, but travel and transport will take time to fully recover.

Tags: Economy, Information and communications technology, ASEAN

Helping Tourism MSMEs Take the Digital Path to Recovery and Resilience
ADB and Thailand organize training to help tourism MSMEs adopt digital technologies to analyze consumer data, market services, and boost profitability.

Tags: Tourism, Regional cooperation and integration, Sustainable Development Goals, Private sector development, Information and communications technology, Thailand

Reframing of Global Strategies and Regional Cooperation Pathways for an Inclusive Net-Zero Strategy in the Energy Transition Framework
This brief from ERIA assesses energy transition challenges for ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council, and proposes new policy pathways toward an inclusive net-zero economy.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Energy, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management, Information and communications technology

Understanding Data and AI Regulations in Southeast Asia
While Southeast Asia should leverage on data and artificial intelligence, governments should set up safeguards to ensure these technologies promote human dignity. 

Tags: ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Economy

Southeast Asia’s Tech Industry Goes from a Gallop to a Canter
With investments in ASEAN startups showing signs of weakness, policies are needed to support innovation ecosystems, both in individual member states and on a regional level.

Tags: ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Private sector development

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