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
