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ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)

ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)

ERIA is an international organization that was established in 2008 by an agreement of the leaders of 16 East Asia Summit (EAS) member countries. Its main role is to conduct research and policy analyses to facilitate ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) building and to support wider regional community building.

Reuse of Electric Vehicle Batteries in ASEAN
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Reuse of Electric Vehicle Batteries in ASEAN

As e-vehicle adoption grows, policymakers must anticipate and establish systems for recycling batteries.
The Extended Producer Responsibility is an environmental policy that extends a producer’s responsibility for a product to include its post-consumer stage. Photo credit: ADB.
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Addressing Plastic Pollution Through Extended Producer Responsibility in Southeast Asia

Ensuring producers are responsible for the management of products at the post-consumer stage is key to ending plastic pollution.
Accelerating AI in ASEAN: Addressing Disparities, Challenges, and Regional Policy Imperatives
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Accelerating AI in ASEAN: Addressing Disparities, Challenges, and Regional Policy Imperatives

The paper discusses the significance of AI, the challenges of deploying AI in Southeast Asia, and the need for ASEAN-centric policies.
Attracting Global Talents: Bringing Digital Nomads and the Highly Skilled into ASEAN
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Attracting Global Talents: Bringing Digital Nomads and the Highly Skilled into ASEAN

This brief explores approaches taken by ASEAN countries to attract and retain global talent and digital nomads.
Fostering ASEAN’s Digital Future through Cybersecurity Policies and Human Empowerment
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Fostering ASEAN’s Digital Future through Cybersecurity Policies and Human Empowerment

This policy brief proposes policy recommendations to ensure successful investment in cybersecurity.
Understanding the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement: A Means to Support ASEAN Integration
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Understanding the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement: A Means to Support ASEAN Integration

This policy brief examines the importance of further integrating ASEAN's digital economy and provides policy recommendations on the provisions that should be included in the DEFA.
Southeast Asia has a population of more than 670 million people and almost 70% are internet users as of 2022. Photo credit: ADB.
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Bridging Disparities to Bolster Digital Transformation in ASEAN

Southeast Asia needs to improve digital access and literacy and upgrade people's skills for genuine digital transformation.
Reframing of Global Strategies and Regional Cooperation Pathways for an Inclusive Net-Zero Strategy in the Energy Transition Framework
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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.
Gender Security and Safety in the ASEAN Digital Economy
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Gender Security and Safety in the ASEAN Digital Economy

This paper reflects on the implications of gender-based cyber violence for digital equality and economic development.
Technology and Disability: Trends and Opportunities in the Digital Economy in ASEAN
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Technology and Disability: Trends and Opportunities in the Digital Economy in ASEAN

This report examines the current and potential role of digital technology in fostering the inclusion and economic empowerment of people with disabilities in Southeast Asia.