About us
The Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute is a research institute based in Singapore and Bangkok, working across Southeast Asia, one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Our mission
Our mission is to support the development of solutions to the most pressing public policy challenges facing Southeast Asia in the 21st century.
The Institute undertakes in-depth research to develop actionable policy solutions, aimed at policymakers looking to move the needle on key issues.
We convene dialogues with stakeholders and decisionmakers to drive discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing markets across the region.
The Institute is founded on the premise that direct connection and candid, informed dialogue is crucial for both policymakers and business leaders operating in the region’s rapidly changing economic and public policy landscape.
Meet the team
Executive Director
Ed Ratcliffe
Executive Director of the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute
Background
Ed has more than 15 years’ experience in public policy and government affairs. He started his career in Brussels, advising businesses on engagement with the EU institutions, and on European public policy and legislation. He subsequently moved to Hong Kong where he led regional public affairs and legislative work in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Ed was Country Director for a regional government relations firm in Myanmar before establishing an advisory practice with an Asia-focused think tank in London. He was most recently Head of Public Affairs at the UK’s technology business association, driving government engagement on tech policy for 1000 tech firms.
Role
Ed leads a team of policy analysts, researchers, advisors and partner institutions across the region.
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POLICY PROGRAMME MANAGER
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Natthakit Krityothin
Policy Programme Manager
Natthakit is a Bangkok-based Policy Programme Manager at the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute, where he leads the development of programmes focused on digital policy, sustainability, and the circular economy. His work includes conducting field research, producing policy briefs and publications, and collaborating with project partners and key stakeholders.
Before joining the Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute, Natthakit spent over seven years as a public policy consultant at Bolliger & Company. In this role, he managed teams and conducted in-depth research across various domains, including digital transformation, foreign direct investment, environmental policy, and industry analysis. His portfolio at the time included collaborative initiatives with multiple Thai government agencies, including the Board of Investment, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency, and the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning. This first-hand experience has imbued him with a deep understanding of the economic and social dynamics underpinning Thailand’s policymaking landscape.
Natthakit holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Chulalongkorn University and a Master’s degree in Economics for Development from the University of Oxford.
Advisory board
Hans W. Vriens
Chair
Marzuki Darusman
Senior Advisor, Indonesia
Isra Sunthornvut
Senior Advisor, Thailand
Manu Bhaskaran
Senior Advisor, Singapore
Melissa Brown
Senior Advisor
Southeast Asia Public Policy Network
The Southeast Asia Public Policy Network is a network of think tanks and policy institutes across the region. These organisations are centres of expertise on policy in their markets and across ASEAN. The Institute works with these organisations to deliver in-depth insights and host policy dialogues.
