Information and communications technology


ASEAN Makes Good Progress in Reducing Trade Costs, Says UN Survey
The average implementation rate in ASEAN is 79%, higher than the Asia–Pacific regional average of 64.9%.

Tags: COVID-19, Economy, Trade and industry, Information and communications technology, ASEAN

Seize Opportunities to Rebuild Tourism and Reimagine Cities of the Future, Say Leaders at SEADS 2022
The pandemic is an opportunity to rebuild and reimagine tourism and cities so they are more sustainable, inclusive, and less susceptible to shocks.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Tourism, Urban development, Education, Environment

Southeast Asia Recovery Hinged on Addressing Global Headwinds
Tighter interest rates, widespread unemployment, weak investment prospects, emerging variants, and higher inflation among challenges facing countries.

Tags: Economy, Trade and industry, Health, Education, Private sector development, Tourism, Social development and poverty, Information and communications technology, ASEAN

Overcoming Barriers to Cloud Adoption in Public Healthcare in Asia Pacific
This report looks at the digital healthcare landscape in the Asia Pacific and identifies the enablers and barriers to cloud adoption in public healthcare in the region.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Health, Governance and public sector management

ADB's Third Southeast Asia Development Symposium Set on 16-17 March
SEADS 2022 will explore solutions and policy measures to reboot countries' economies in ways that can better ensure the region’s recovery is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable.

Tags: Information and communications technology, COVID-19, Health, ASEAN, Economy, Environment, Finance, Gender and development, Social development and poverty

Accelerating Cloud Adoption in Public Healthcare in Asia Pacific
To get the public healthcare sector adopt the cloud, governments must create clarity on cloud data governance regulations, develop strong cloud-first policies, and prioritize cloud skills training across the region.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Health, Governance and public sector management

The Promise of Blockchain in the New Paradigm for Skills Development
Using a digital credentialing system for online courses registered on blockchain, Indonesia aims to offer a fair and transparent way to recognize the skills and educational experiences of students while enhancing their school-to-work transition.

Tags: Indonesia, Education, Information and communications technology, Capacity development

Leveraging the SwipeRx App to Boost Tuberculosis Screening at Pharmacies in Indonesia
A 5-week digital campaign reached 189,000 pharmacy professionals and a 36% engagement rate to drive pharmacy contributions to stopping TB in Indonesia.

Tags: Health, Indonesia, Information and communications technology

In the Wake of COVID-19, Small Business Support Programs Need to Deliver at Scale
Without an unyielding waterfall of money, philanthropy organizations should adopt new approaches and new ways of thinking and doing in supporting entrepreneurs.

Tags: SMEs, COVID-19, Information and communications technology, Private sector development

Building Prolific Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: Shared Lessons from India and ASEAN
This report looks at the evolution of the incubation ecosystems in India and ASEAN and presents a comparative analysis of some of the major policies.

Tags: ASEAN, SMEs, Private sector development, Information and communications technology

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