Realising a Confident Digital Society in SEA

About this programme

Examining the necessary foundations, capabilities, and governance measures needed in society for sustainable digital development.

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Realising a Confident Digital Society: Spotlight on Southeast Asia

This report examines the concept of a “Confident Digital Society”, including what it means, what it comprises, and how it can be measured. Focusing on
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A Framework for Confident Digital Society

This working paper by the Tech for Good Institute proposes an initial conceptual framework on how to enable a Confident Digital Society.
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Report Launch: Realising a Confident Digital Society: Spotlight on SEA-6

On 7 April 2026, the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Southeast Asia Development Solutions (SEADS) co-hosted the virtual public
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Safeguarding the Digital Generation: Strengthening Child Online Protection Frameworks in Southeast Asia

This policy brief explores the changing regulatory landscape of online protection of children throughout Southeast Asia. The aim is to promote conversations by offering an
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Developing an Adaptive Approach to Achieve Digital Literacy for All

To address the uneven development of digital literacy in Southeast Asia, this policy brief discusses the region’s aspirations for universal digital literacy. The brief assesses
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Society 5.0.: Enabling a Confident Digital Society

On 1 October 2025, the Tech for Good Institute moderated a dialogue on “Society 5.0: Balancing Competing Interests” at the Asia-Europe Foundation’s Young Leaders Summit
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Featured authors

KD

Keith Detros is a Programme Manager at the Tech for Good Institute, where he handles policy studies on digital economy, tech policy, and cyber resilience. He leverages nearly a decade of experience in government affairs and evidence-based policy research.

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VV

Vicah is a Programme Associate for the Tech for Good Institute, where she leads research and engages stakeholders on the development of inclusive, empowered and sustainable digital society development in Southeast Asia. She joins the firm as an experienced research, data analytics and strategy professional.

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BC

Bas Claudio is a Programme Associate for the Tech for Good Institute, where he conducts research, engages stakeholders, and oversees projects focusing on the digital economy in Southeast Asia. Bas holds a master’s degree in Global Politics from Ateneo de Manila University and has written extensively on Philippine cybersecurity governance, the political economy of health, and national security policy towards internal armed groups.

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Research

Rigorous studies and data that inform regional tech policies

Report 31 Dec 2025

Realising a Confident Digital Society: Spotlight on Southeast Asia

This report examines the concept of a “Confident Digital Society”, including what it means, what it comprises, and how it can be measured. Focusing on the foundations and future readiness of digital transformation across Southeast Asia-6 countries, the report offers policy recommendations aimed at supporting the sustainable and empowered development of digital societies.

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Resources 11 Dec 2025

Safeguarding the Digital Generation: Strengthening Child Online Protection Frameworks in Southeast Asia

This policy brief explores the changing regulatory landscape of online protection of children throughout Southeast Asia. The aim is to promote conversations by offering an overview of legislative developments across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Furthermore, the brief sets forth policy directions intended to strengthen enforcement, enhance interoperability, and foster multi-stakeholder coordination within the region.

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Insights

Expert analysis on regional emerging trends

Engagements

Dialogues connecting policymakers, researchers and industry

Event Highlights 24 Apr 2026

Report Launch: Realising a Confident Digital Society: Spotlight on SEA-6

Event Highlights 15 Oct 2025

Society 5.0.: Enabling a Confident Digital Society

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Focus areas that might interest you

Digital Economy

Tech Governance

Examining how Southeast Asia is shaping tech governance through evolving regulation, policy innovation, and regional cooperation to support responsible digital development.

Digital Economy

Responsible AI Adoption

Examining how AI can be adopted responsibly to strengthen businesses, improve livelihoods, and address emerging risks across Southeast Asia.

Digital Society

Inclusive Digital Growth

Exploring how Southeast Asia can foster more inclusive digital growth through stronger readiness, participation, and future-ready digital capabilities.

Digital Economy

Financial Inclusion

Exploring how digital technologies can expand financial inclusion and improve access to financial services for underserved communities across Southeast Asia.

Digital Economy

Digital Sustainability

Exploring how Southeast Asia can harness digital innovation, regional cooperation, and responsible business to advance sustainable development and growth.

Digital Economy

Digital Resilience

Examining how Southeast Asian economies can strengthen resilience against cyber threats through stronger capabilities, coordination, and adaptive governance.

Digital Society

Digital Platforms for Public Benefit

Examining how digital platforms can create public value through inclusive access, cross-sector collaboration, and more effective digital governance in Southeast Asia.

Digital Society

Confident Digital Society

Exploring how Southeast Asia can build a more confident digital society through stronger trust, resilience, and protection against emerging digital risks.

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Mouna Aouri

Programme Fellow

Mouna Aouri is an Institute Fellow at the Tech For Good Institute. As a social entrepreneur, impact investor, and engineer, her experience spans over two decades in the MENA region, South East Asia, and Japan. She is founder of Woomentum, a Singapore-based platform dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in APAC through skill development and access to growth capital through strategic collaborations with corporate entities, investors and government partners.

Dr Ming Tan

Senior Fellow & Founding Executive Director

Dr Ming Tan is Senior Fellow at the Tech for Good Institute; where she served as founding Executive Director of the non-profit focused on research and policy at the intersection of technology, society and the economy in Southeast Asia. She is concurrently a Senior Fellow at and the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore and Advisor to the Founder of the COMO Group, a Singaporean portfolio of lifestyle companies operating in 15 countries worldwide. Ming was previously Managing Director of IPOS International, part of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. Prior to joining the public sector, she was Head of Stewardship of the COMO Group.


Ming also serves on the boards of several private companies, Singapore’s National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre, Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC), and on the Digital and Technology Advisory Panel for Esplanade–Theatres on the Bay, Singapore’s national performing arts centre. Her current portfolio spans philanthropy, social impact, sustainability and innovation.