The Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute supports the development of solutions to the most pressing public policy challenges facing Southeast Asia in the 21st century through research and dialogue.
About UsWhat We Do
The Institute undertakes in-depth research to develop actionable policy solutions to the region’s most pressing challenges.
We convene dialogues with stakeholders and decision-makers to drive discussion on the policy challenges and opportunities across the region.
Work with usOur programmes
Circular ASEAN
Exploring the development of the circular economy in Southeast Asia, focusing on waste, recycling, and circularity in manufacturing.
Learn MoreAI/ASEAN Programme
A transformative technology requires a transformational policy approach for the adoption of AI across government, business and society.
Learn MoreSEA Energy Transition Blueprint
Developing a regional policy blueprint to support the energy transition in Southeast Asia and the region’s climate commitments.
Learn MoreProgramming ASEAN’s Digital Economy
Examining ASEAN’s digital economy, and the policies driving one of the region’s most immediate growth opportunities.
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Digital Economy
26 Aug 2024
Demystifying DEFA: Policy and Political Drivers Across ASEAN
ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement is inseparable from ASEAN’s own modern history of self-determination amid great-power competition. Like ASEAN itself, DEFA is likely to matter less for what it does, and more for what it is: a member-state driven attempt to transform Southeast Asia from a site of great-power rivalry into a centre in its […]
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21 Aug 2024
Policy State of Play: Artificial Intelligence in Southeast Asia
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to generate considerable economic and social value in Southeast Asia. By 2030, AI adoption could improve the region’s total gross domestic product (GDP) by between 13 and 18 percent, a value nearing US$1 trillion.[1] Buoyed by a burgeoning digital economy and a young, tech-savvy demographic, AI can play a major […]
Read MoreDigital Economy
21 Mar 2024
Policy State of Play: Online fraud in Southeast Asia
With the Global Fraud Summit (March 2024) as context, the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute has published a Policy State of Play looking at the state of fraud and scams in Southeast Asia with a focus on policies and initiatives to stop online fraud. You can also find below a short summary of the briefing. […]
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Energy Transition05 Aug 2024
Southeast Asia’s role in tripling global renewables capacity
by Institute
Read MoreDigital Economy20 Mar 2024
Southeast Asia can play a major role in a global anti-scam alliance
by Institute
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