Roundtable on Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Digital Transformation for Economic and Sustainable Development in ASEAN and EAEU
- OVERVIEW
Digital transformation can provide economical and sustainable development opportunities for countries in the Asia-Pacific. However, the transformation is varied and uneven across the region representing a challenge for governments to gather sufficient resources to move forward their digital agendas. Directed efforts are therefore required to bridge these gaps and ensure equal access to digital resources
In this context, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are comprised of diverse countries who have pursued economic integration to unlock their potential individually and collectively. Both subregions face similar challenges in their quest for economic and social development. Thus, each one has much to learn from the other. EAEU and ASEAN are leading integration locomotives in the North and Central Asian and South-East Asian subregions, respectively. Learning from the experience of each other in addressing common issues on the digital transformation would be beneficial in pursuing their own goals. In the process, EAEU and ASEAN can strengthen both cooperation ties and the prospects of collaboration on areas of mutual interest and ultimately contribute to their subregion’s overall economic and sustainable development.
This roundtable will delve into the opportunities and challenges of the digital agenda of EAEU and ASEAN with the view to advance regional cooperation and integration between subregions. By raising awareness of the digital commons as a global public good, EAEU and ASEAN can advocate for policies and initiatives that promote the sharing of digital resources, open-source collaboration, and the creation of inclusive digital ecosystems that benefit society. This event is in line with the objective of the EEC-ASEAN Seminar on the Development of E-Commerce and Digital Economy in the EAEU and ASEAN.
- DOCUMENTS
Concept Note and Programme: Roundtable on Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Digital Transformation for Economic and Sustainable Development in ASEAN and EAEU
PDF- SPEAKERS
Mr. Hirohito TodaDeputy Executive Secretary for Partnerships and Coordination, ESCAP
Tanatat PuttasuwanAsian and Pacific Centre for Information and Communication Technology Resource Person
Mr. Nikolay PomoshchnikovHead, Subregional Office for North and Central Asia, ESCAP
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