Sandbox to Society: Fostering Innovation in SEA

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Examining how regulatory sandboxes across the SEA-6 can support innovation, regulatory learning, and more adaptive governance in the digital economy.

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Sandbox to Society: Fostering Innovation in Southeast Asia

To enable a thriving digital ecosystem, innovation should happen at all levels. While technology and business model innovations are happening at a rapid pace, policy
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Navigating Innovation: Indonesia’s Regulatory Sandbox Journey

Regulatory sandboxes have become essential in nurturing innovation within Indonesia's rapidly growing fintech and digital sectors. As the country continues to navigate the complexities of
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Accelerating Innovation: The Philippines’ Journey with Regulatory Sandboxes

This article is written by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines and guides us through the Philippines' journey with
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Empowering Innovation: Strategic Insights into Malaysia’s Sandbox Initiatives

Regulatory sandboxes play a pivotal role in fostering innovation, and Malaysia has established several sandbox initiatives as part of a concerted effort to promote innovation
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Accelerating Innovation: Thailand’s Journey with Regulatory Sandboxes

In this article, Anont Tanaset, Policy Specialist at the Office of the National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO), guides us through
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Advancing Vietnam’s Digital Economy: Embracing Regulatory Sandboxes

Regulatory sandboxes are seen as pivotal tools to foster innovation while managing risks, yet their establishment in Vietnam faces hurdles and holds promise for the
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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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Sarah is a Manager at Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information, where she works on AI governance, data policy, and digital regulation. She holds a Master in Public Policy from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS) and a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours) from University College London, and is called to the Singapore Bar. Sarah was a Research Assistant at the Tech for Good Institute.

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Research

Rigorous studies and data that inform regional tech policies

Report 16 Feb 2024

Sandbox to Society: Fostering Innovation in Southeast Asia

To enable a thriving digital ecosystem, innovation should happen at all levels. While technology and business model innovations are happening at a rapid pace, policy and regulatory innovation should also be encouraged to ensure that the digital ecosystem remains safe for all.

This study provides an landscape review of sandbox initiatives in the SEA-6. The aim is to provide an overview of one type of policy innovation employed by government stakeholders to encourage technology and business model innovation in a responsible way.

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Insights

Expert analysis on regional emerging trends

Country Spotlights 09 Sep 2024

Navigating Innovation: Indonesia’s Regulatory Sandbox Journey

Regulatory sandboxes have become essential in nurturing innovation within Indonesia's rapidly growing fintech and digital sectors. As the country continues to navigate the complexities of digital transformation, several sandbox initiatives have been introduced to balance innovation with regulatory oversight. This article by the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies delves into Indonesia's regulatory sandbox landscape, exploring its development, challenges, and the lessons that can be drawn to enhance future policy innovation. Read the Bahasa Indonesia version of this article.

Country Spotlights 09 Sep 2024

Accelerating Innovation: The Philippines’ Journey with Regulatory Sandboxes

This article is written by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines and guides us through the Philippines' journey with regulatory sandboxes and their pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and competitiveness in the digital age.

Country Spotlights 15 Jul 2024

Empowering Innovation: Strategic Insights into Malaysia’s Sandbox Initiatives

Regulatory sandboxes play a pivotal role in fostering innovation, and Malaysia has established several sandbox initiatives as part of a concerted effort to promote innovation and address regulatory challenges. In this article, Farlina Said from the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia provides insights into Malaysia's regulatory sandbox landscape and the obstacles they face.

Engagements

Dialogues connecting policymakers, researchers and industry

Across the region

Country Spotlights 15 Jul 2024

Empowering Innovation: Strategic Insights into Malaysia’s Sandbox Initiatives

Regulatory sandboxes play a pivotal role in fostering innovation, and Malaysia has established several sandbox initiatives as part of a concerted effort to promote innovation and address regulatory challenges. In this article, Farlina Said from the Institute of Strategic & International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia provides insights into Malaysia's regulatory sandbox landscape and the obstacles they face.

Country Spotlights 24 Jun 2024

Accelerating Innovation: Thailand’s Journey with Regulatory Sandboxes

In this article, Anont Tanaset, Policy Specialist at the Office of the National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO), guides us through Thailand's journey with regulatory sandboxes and their pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and competitiveness in the digital age.

This copy is also available in Thai, click here to read.

Country Spotlights 09 Sep 2024

Navigating Innovation: Indonesia’s Regulatory Sandbox Journey

Regulatory sandboxes have become essential in nurturing innovation within Indonesia's rapidly growing fintech and digital sectors. As the country continues to navigate the complexities of digital transformation, several sandbox initiatives have been introduced to balance innovation with regulatory oversight. This article by the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies delves into Indonesia's regulatory sandbox landscape, exploring its development, challenges, and the lessons that can be drawn to enhance future policy innovation. Read the Bahasa Indonesia version of this article.

Country Spotlights 20 May 2024

Advancing Vietnam’s Digital Economy: Embracing Regulatory Sandboxes

Regulatory sandboxes are seen as pivotal tools to foster innovation while managing risks, yet their establishment in Vietnam faces hurdles and holds promise for the future. In this article, Dr. Thao Nguyen Minh from Vietnam's Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM) sheds light on Vietnam's regulatory sandbox scene and her recommendations to better foster regulatory innovation.

Read the Vietnamese version of this article.

Country Spotlights 09 Sep 2024

Accelerating Innovation: The Philippines’ Journey with Regulatory Sandboxes

This article is written by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines and guides us through the Philippines' journey with regulatory sandboxes and their pivotal role in driving sustainable growth and competitiveness in the digital age.

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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.