Information and communications technology


Advancing the Digital Health Ecosystem in Southeast Asia
ASEAN governments need to embed digital transformation strategies into broader national health plans.

Tags: Health, ASEAN, Information and communications technology, COVID-19

Top 5 Trends for Improving Technological Capabilities in 2024
AI, cybersecurity, data capture and analysis, digital marketing, and cloud top technology trends that can help NGOs and nonprofits improve operations and bolster impact.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Education

Bridging Disparities to Bolster Digital Transformation in ASEAN
Although 70% of ASEAN's population are internet users, the region needs to improve digital access and literacy and upgrade people's skills for genuine digital transformation.

Tags: Information and communications technology, ASEAN, Economy, Sustainable Development Goals, Education

Experts Talk Solutions: Ming Tan
Ming Tan, founding executive director of the Tech for Good Institute, talks about ensuring MSMEs are part of the fight against climate change. 

Tags: Climate change and disaster risk management, Information and communications technology, Private sector development, MSMEs, Sustainable Development Goals, Experts Talk

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.

Tags: Information and communications technology, ASEAN, Education, Sustainable Development Goals

Why ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework Agreement Could Make the Region the New Digital Powerhouse
The agreement could double the size of ASEAN's digital economy by 2030 and help MSMEs and startups in the region embrace digital transformation.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Trade and industry, ASEAN, Private sector development

E-Commerce for Inclusive Development: Policy Considerations
This paper examines whether e-commerce has contributed to inclusive development.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Social development and poverty

Highlights: Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2023—Imagining a Net-Zero ASEAN
This brochure provides highlights from ADB’s Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2023: Imagining a Net-Zero ASEAN event which explored how the region can ramp up efforts to decarbonize and target low-carbon growth.

Tags: ASEAN, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals, Finance, Information and communications technology, Urban development, Tourism, Health, Energy

E-Commerce for Inclusive Development: Time for an Open Debate
There is no overwhelming proof that e-commerce has fully realized its potential for inclusive development.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Private sector development, Sustainable Development Goals

ADB to Support Urban Environmental Improvements in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
The project is expected to benefit 104,500 residents and 1.3 million annual visitors by 2031.

Tags: Lao PDR, Tourism, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Environment, Urban development

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