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\u00a0<\/p>\n Themed Digital for Growth:
\u00a0<\/p>\n The dialogue explored holistic approaches
\u00a0<\/p>\n “This is truly momentous. This partnership is the
\u00a0<\/p>\n Advancing national recovery and resilience with Cloud
In a recent survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit,
\u00a0<\/p>\n “This global pandemic has
\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n The transformation
\n–\u00a0Media
\nOutReach<\/a>\u00a0–\u00a01 December 2021 –\u00a0The Lee Kuan Yew
\nSchool of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore and Microsoft launched the APAC Leaders
\nDigital Alliance today. <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/Thumb\/500x0\/201567\/shutterstock.jpg#image-201567\")
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\nHarnessing the Power of Data for National Recovery<\/i>, this first meeting included
\npolicymakers from Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore,
\nThailand, and Vietnam as well as leading academics and subject matter experts
\nfrom the National University of Singapore, World Bank, IDC, and Microsoft. <\/p>\n
\nto digital adoption and policy
\nconsiderations for data-driven decision making. Global and regional public
\nsector leaders also shared their perspectives on the future of work and the
\ncritical need for digital skills in the civil service. <\/p>\n
\nfirst of its kind for us at Microsoft. APAC countries have undoubtedly
\nwitnessed the pivotal role of technology in job creation, staying competitive,
\nand ensuring business and economic continuity at the height of the pandemic. In
\nAPAC, we’re bringing this digital-first agenda to life in many of our markets.
\nEarly this year we launched Berdayakan
\nIndonesia<\/a> and Bersama
\nMalaysia<\/a> initiatives to support the countries’ national digital
\ntransformation plans. As part of this, we committed to skill millions of people
\nin both countries.\u00a0There has never been a better time to bring government
\nleaders together to plan for the next phase of APAC’s economic recovery and to
\nbuild resilience,” said Jean-Philippe Courtois, Executive Vice President and
\nPresident, National Transformation Partnerships, Microsoft. <\/p>\n
\nand Artificial Intelligence<\/b><\/p>\n
\n8 out of
\n10 government respondents noted increases in digital investments since the
\npandemic<\/a>. They acknowledged the role of digital transformation in keeping
\ncitizens healthy and safe, with the pandemic underscoring the importance of
\nthis work.<\/p>\n
\nmade ever more apparent one of the most powerful and quietly pervasive
\nunderlying trends of our lifetime:\u00a0 The
\nimperative for ever greater digitisation. It is not just public health
\ndisruptions, but also economic and social forces driving the world in that
\ndirection. To advance, we need new ways to build trust and collaboration among
\nprivate industry and public service leaders. This APAC Leaders Digital Alliance
\nwill do exactly that, by bringing together expert knowledge and insightful
\nthinking,” said Danny Quah, Li Ka Shing Professor in Economics and Dean, Lee
\nKuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS.<\/p>\n
\nimperative<\/a> study by The Economist revealed that in APAC, technology enabling
\neconomic recovery remains top of mind for governments and organizations in the
\nregion. Digitally prepared government agencies were able to better navigate the
\nupheavals and challenges presented by the pandemic.\u202fInvesting in digital
\ntransformation will ensure the resiliency of government operations in preparing
\nfor any future scenarios.<\/p>\n