
About
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
The Southeast Asia Development Solutions Knowledge and Innovation Platform (SEADS) was created to sow seeds of growth to help member countries of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) become prosperous, knowledge-based, and sustainable economies. In tandem with our partner program, Southeast Asia Development Symposium, we aim to crystallize thinking on critical development issues and to support countries to grow their economies further.


WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
We provide a steady stream of insights on new technologies, innovations, and best practices that can help countries address pressing development challenges. We facilitate matchmaking, leverage on engagements, support knowledge sharing, and provide capacity-building opportunities.
WHERE WE WORK
SEADS works in 11 countries in Southeast Asia: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Viet Nam.

Although COVID-19 has pummeled Southeast Asian countries, the region is expected to grow more strongly in 2021 with domestic stimulus and global recovery.

The spirit of cooperation continues to remain strong among Southeast Asian countries through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

ADB's work in Southeast Asia is guided by its 2030 Vision, which sets seven operational priorities.
SEADS Team

Jason Rush
Team Manager

Quel Tabanao
Program Implementation Lead

Jason Bogovich
Overall Team Lead

Michelle Visaya
Events and Logics Lead

Sothea Ros
Communications Lead

Maricris Carlos
Editorial Lead

Johanna Poblete
Editorial Support

Juan Magdaraog
Website Lead

Nicole Marie Afable
Administrative Support

Camille Salvador
Administrative Support