Overview

Encourage the implementation of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) - driven projects in the region based on shared prospect that the development of ICT will promote innovation in response to the 4th Industrial Revolution;

Explore joint efforts to promote digital economy by application of emerging technologies to production, consumption and distribution system and promote digital connectivity , digital infrastructure in the region;

Program components

• Cooperation in application of ICT for regional disaster risk management / climate change adaptation (e.g. early warning system)
• Estimation of crop production with ICT
• Development of regional agriculture market information system
• MSME Digitization and Fintech
• E-commerce & paperless trade and customs facilitation
• Development of alliance with the Mekong countries on ICT infrastructure / regional connectivity
• ICT application in Post Covid-19 recovery
• ICT application and broadband connectivity in rural and remote areas, application of ICT in disaster management, application of ICT in production sectors (industry, agriculture) and transport and logistics.