JAKARTA, Feb. 20 -- Digital transformation stands as a pivotal driver for ASEAN's social and economic development. The 2nd Online Forum of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Research and Development Platform for Poverty Action highlighted the importance of harnessing cross-sectoral cooperation in realising digitalisation's potential in poverty alleviation efforts, particularly in rural areas.

Deputy Secretary-General of ASCC Ekkaphab Phanthavong opened the forum, which was titled "Making Digital Transformation Work for Poverty Alleviation in ASEAN: Opportunities, Risks, and Strategies". In his remarks, he emphasised the need for innovation and technological solutions to poverty alleviation in continuing ASEAN's work in leaving no ...