Expert Opinion
Developments in the Philippine Privacy Framework: Regulator’s Perspective

In this article, Deputy Privacy Commissioner Leandro Angelo Y. Aguirre and Celine Melanie A. Dee from the Philippine National Privacy Commission (NPC) examine the regulatory developments in the Philippines.

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Developments in the Philippine Privacy Framework: Regulator’s Perspective
In this article, Deputy Privacy Commissioner Leandro Angelo Y. Aguirre and Celine Melanie A. Dee from the Philippine National Privacy Commission (NPC) examine the regulatory developments in the Philippines, specifically on the Data Privacy Act (2012) to provide key insights to strengthen the nation’s existing privacy regulatory framework.
Expert Opinion
“Tech for Good” for the future of Southeast Asia
At the Tech for Good Institute, we believe that digital technologies and the digital economy may drive more than economic growth, but also sustainable, equitable and inclusive development for all. Yet, “Tech for Good” has proven nebulous as a concept. This article suggests a simple framework to understand the elements that make up “Tech for Good”.

  Expert Opinion

“Tech for Good” for the future of Southeast Asia
At the Tech for Good Institute, we believe that digital technologies and the digital economy may drive more than economic growth, but also sustainable, equitable and inclusive development for all. Yet, “Tech for Good” has proven nebulous as a concept. This article suggests a simple framework to understand the elements that make up “Tech for Good”.
Commentary
Helping e-commerce merchants in Southeast Asia unlock their full potential

The Tech for Good Institute highlights key research works in the digital economy in Southeast Asia (SEA). The World Bank policy brief on COVID-19 Digital Merchants Survey analyses the challenges that e-commerce merchants face and provides policy priority areas to better support them.

   Commentary

Helping e-commerce merchants in Southeast Asia unlock their full potential

The Tech for Good Institute highlights key research works in the digital economy in Southeast Asia (SEA). The World Bank policy brief on COVID-19 Digital Merchants Survey analyses the challenges that e-commerce merchants face and provides policy priority areas to better support them.

Resource
Data Sources for Digital Financial Inclusion Research
To encourage robust research across disciplines, the Tech for Good Institute is releasing a compendium of data sources for key topics of inquiry in the digital economy. This is the first of the series, to raise awareness of publicly-available global databases in the areas of financial inclusion and fintech.

   Resource

Data Sources for Digital Financial Inclusion Research
To encourage robust research across disciplines, the Tech for Good Institute is releasing a compendium of data sources for key topics of inquiry in the digital economy. This is the first of the series, to raise awareness of publicly-available global databases in the areas of financial inclusion and fintech.
Expert Opinion
The role of innovation in driving financial inclusion
Financial inclusion allows people to make more informed decisions. Read on to find out how proximate innovation is key for driving financial inclusion.

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The role of innovation in driving financial inclusion
Financial inclusion allows people to make more informed decisions. Read on to find out how proximate innovation is key for driving financial inclusion.
Expert Opinion
Cybersecurity and Sustainability: Opportunities for better governance
In this article, The Purpose Business examines the importance of considering cybersecurity as part of businesses’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting standards.

   Expert Opinion

Cybersecurity and Sustainability: Opportunities for better governance
In this article, The Purpose Business examines the importance of considering cybersecurity as part of businesses’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting standards.
Article
National-level priorities to grow the digital economy: Spotlight on the Philippines

This article also examines how Digital Economy Companies (DECs) can play a part to advance the Philippines’ digital economy.

   Article

National-level priorities to grow the digital economy: Spotlight on the Philippines

This article also examines how Digital Economy Companies (DECs) can play a part to advance  the Philippines’ digital economy.

Reports
Digital Financial Services for Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia
The Institute’s latest research study seeks to better understand the adoption of digital financial services (DFS) across the SEA-6 region.
   Reports
Digital Financial Services for Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia

The Institute’s latest research study seeks to better understand the adoption of digital financial services (DFS) across the SEA-6 region.

Leveraging the promise of technology to advance inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth

While technology continues to turbocharge Southeast Asia’s growth and development, the reality is that it is also transforming our economies and societies in fundamental and unprecedented ways. We know little yet about how these profound changes may require adaptations in our economic, social, political and economic systems.

We have only scratched the surface in understanding the impact of technology in a complex region like Southeast Asia, and much more can be done to enrich our collective knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions on the topic.
The Tech for Good Institute is creating dialogue, research and communities to harness the promise of technology and its full potential to uplift lives in Southeast Asia. We are a non-profit founded by Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp.
Our Reports
The Tech For Good Dialogue 2020 - 2021

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Dr Ming Tan

Founding Executive Director

Dr Ming Tan is founding Executive Director for the Tech for Good Institute. She is concurrently a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore. Her research interests lie at the intersection of technology, business and society, including sustainability and innovation.

 

Ming was previously Managing Director of IPOS International, part of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, which supports Singapore’s future growth as a global innovation hub for intellectual property creation, commercialisation and management.

 

Prior to joining the public sector, she was Head of Stewardship of the COMO Group, a Singaporean portfolio of lifestyle companies operating in 14 countries worldwide. Her portfolio covered sustainability, brand and data privacy. She was concurrently the founding Executive Director of COMO Foundation, the private philanthropy of the owner of the COMO Group.

 

As a company director, she lends brand and strategic guidance to SuperNature Pte Ltd, COMO Hotels and Resorts (Asia) Pte Ltd, COMO Club Pte Ltd, and Mogems Pte Ltd. In the not-for-profit space, Ming is an Advisor to Singapore Totalisator Board and serves on the boards of Esplanade–Theatres on the Bay, Singapore’s national performing arts centre, St. Joseph’s Institution International and COMO Foundation.

 

As part of her commitment to holistic education and the arts, she also sits on the Advisory Panel of the Centre for the Arts of the National University of Singapore.

 

Ming was educated in Singapore, the United States, and England. She obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stanford University and her doctorate from Oxford.