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Harnessing the Potential of Big Data in Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia

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Publication Type:

Brief

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Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Publication:

March 2021

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This brief looks at how Southeast Asian countries can leverage on big data to improve public service delivery and sustain recovery from the coronavirus disease pandemic.

Digital technology has transformed Southeast Asian economies in the wake of the coronavirus disease pandemic. To sustain recovery, countries should seize opportunities offered by technologies, like big data, in delivering public service.

Public institutions have turned to big data because of its power to turn voluminous datasets into actionable insights that can help them respond swiftly to crises, improve services, and enhance resilience to future shocks.

Contents

Introduction
Big Data
Big Data and Big Data Analytics
Digital Economy Trends
Leveraging Big Data for Public Service Delivery
Key Enablers and Policy Actions to Maximize Potential of Big Data