Tech for Good Institute

The Tech for Good Institute is a nonprofit organization working to leverage the promise of technology and the digital economy for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth in Southeast Asia. The Institute is seed funded by Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia.

A student and his professor calibrate settings of a frisbee-shooting robot at the Batam State Polytechnic in Indonesia. Photo credit: ADB.

Article
17 February 2023

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.

ADB data says an estimated 71 million MSMEs in Southeast Asia account for at least 97% of all businesses in the region. Photo credit: ADB.

Article
16 January 2023

MSMEs Critical for a Greener Future in Southeast Asia

To chart a greener way forward for MSMEs, more concerted support is needed from key stakeholders,

From stone tools onwards, human ingenuity has allowed us to survive and thrive through resource scarcity, climatic changes, challenging landscapes, and ecosystem instability. Photo credit: ADB.

Article
19 December 2022

Innovating for Sustainability Requires More than Technology

Intellectual property and other intangible assets needed to help Southeast Asia meet net zero goals.

The challenge for the region is to leverage the promise of digital technologies for sustainable, equitable, and inclusive growth. Photo credit: ADB.

Article
14 November 2022

Inclusive Growth and Responsible Innovation for Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia needs to leverage the promise of digital technologies for sustainable, equitable, and inclusive growth.

Despite having the fastest growing digital economy, the Philippines cybersecurity capacity is still maturing. Photo credit: iStock/Zephyr18.

Article
17 October 2022

Using Data to Protect Data: Addressing Gaps in Cyberthreat Reporting in the Philippines

Amid rising cybersecurity attacks, the Philippines needs a reporting system to capture, aggregate, and analyze challenges facing end users.

MSMEs contribute to 40.5% of national gross domestic product in the region on average and 19.2% of total export value in 2020. Photo courtesy of the Tech for Good Institute.

Article
13 March 2022

Realizing the Potential of Over 71 Million MSMEs in Southeast Asia

Access to financing, digital solutions and services, and connectivity key to long-term growth of MSMEs.

Publication
20 October 2021

The Platform Economy: Southeast Asia’s Digital Growth Catalyst

This report from Grab and Bain & Company examines the opportunities and challenges facing digital platforms and outlines priorities governments need to address to reap the full benefits for consumers, market players, and economies.