1. WITSA-ASOCIO Collaboration in 2018
WITSA Board of Directors Meeting 2018
WITSA-ASOCIO Collaboration in 2018
Feb
Hyderabad, India

2. “Reimagining the Digital Era”
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AGENDAS & INITIATIVES WITHIN THE ASIA PACIFIC ECONOMIES
SEPTEMBER 2017

3. ABOUT THE REPORT B
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
To recognize the importance of digital initiatives in the Asia Pacific region
To identify and share each nation’s digital transformation plan
To suggest policy recommendations for making Asia Pacific a truly digital region
ASIA PACIFIC ECONOMIES COVERED
Australia
Bangladesh
India
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
New Zealand
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam

4. A B C D E F G H ABOUT ASOCIO, WITSA AND VALUENOTES ABOUT THE REPORT
BENEFITS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN ASIA PACIFIC C
ASIA PACIFIC ADVANTAGE D
ICT CHALLENGES FACED BY ASIA PACIFIC ECONOMIES E
DIGITAL AGENDAS OF ECONOMIES TO OVERCOME ICT CHALLENGES F
RECOMMENDATION FOR ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION G
NEXT COURSE OF ACTION H

5. Launch of ASOCIO Research in WCIT Taipei 2017

6. Measure Regional Digital Progress by Standardizing Measurement Metrics
RECOMMENDATION FOR ASIA PACIFIC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ..(1/10) G
“8+1” Objectives and Action Plans for a Potential Digital Asia Initiative
1) Promote Fast and Ultra Fast “Internet for All”
2) Build Robust Digital Ecosystem for Start-ups &SMEs
3) Address Needs of ICT Human Resources
3) Address Needs of ICT Human Resources
4) Foster Cross-Border Investment and Digital Trade
5) Provide Impetus to Smart Cities Development
6) Ensure Faster Adoption of New & Emerging Technologies
7) Use ICT to Enhance Social Welfare
8) Address Regional Cyber Security Needs
Measure Regional Digital Progress by Standardizing Measurement Metrics

7. Presented to Vice President of Taiwan

8. Presented to Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

9. Presented to Deputy Prime Minister of Lao PDR

10. Presented to Mayor of Hanoi

11. Presented to Transport Minister in Malaysia

12. Presented to Minister of Post and Telecommunications of Lao PDR

13. Presented to State Minister of Post and Telecommunications of Bangladesh

14. Presented to Vice Chairman of People Committee in Ho Chi Minh City

15. Presented to Secretary General of Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia

16. Presented to President of Malaysia Friendship and Trade Council

17. Presented to Vice Minister of Digital Economy of Thailand

18. Presented to Chairman of Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA)

19. Presented to Asean-Australia Business Council

20. Presented to Director of Frost & Sullivan

21. Proposal of Collaboration -2018
Following last year’s success in research collaboration between ASOCIO and WITSA,
To continue additional research work into specific issues based on key findings of the digital transformation
To be catalyst of digital transformation around the world
Enhancing cooperation activities between ASOCIO and WITSA

22. Research Topics(Tentative)
Derived from last years’ Digital Transformation Report, topics recommended for 2018 research are :
Cross border Talent Development & Exchange
Smart City
Cross border e-commerce (or Digital Commerce)

23. Research Topics(Tentative)
Cross Border Talent Development & Exchange
Country stats on education ,absolute and % in selected domain
Talent availability
Growth and shortages of ICT professionals across the region
Case examples of existing alliances between Tech colleges/universities , government and industry
Certifications and Cross Border Program
Industry sponsored education

24. Research Topics(Tentative)
Provide Impetus to Smart Cities Development
Smart city ecosystem : who are involved and play a key role?
Drivers, barriers and challenges
Key Parameters for shaping smart city planning and implementation : Vision, Technology, Operation, Process(policy and regulation)
Best practice study : Amsterdam, New York, Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, Singapore, etc.
Smart city maturity model and index for the use of cities
Policy recommendations for government

25. Foster Cross-Border Investment and Digital Trade
Research Topics(Tentative)
Foster Cross-Border Investment and Digital Trade
Overall e-commerce ecosystem
Share of cross-border e-commerce transactions : Consumers buying from overseas, Merchants selling overseas, etc.
Drivers, barriers, challenges of cross border e-commerce
Regulatory barriers to cross border e-commerce
Ease of transacting in foreign currency/barriers

26. Proposed Funding Support From WITSA
Funding Support for Research and Communication : USD 40K
(Funding Support in 2017 was USD 40k)
Research : April ~ August
Editing and Design : September
Announcement : ASOCIO Digital Summit (Nov in Tokyo) & WITSA BOD meeting (Fall)

27. THANK YOU