Strengthening Open Government Data for Digital Cooperation in ASEAN

Hilmy Prilliadi and Mahirah Mahusin
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Mahirah Mahusin: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

No PB-2025-07, Working Papers from Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)

Abstract: Open Government Data (OGD) can play a pivotal role in advancing data-driven policymaking and fostering innovation, particularly in addressing complex challenges such as climate change, inequality, and urbanisation. Despite progress in several ASEAN Member States, however, OGD development across the region remains fragmented and constrained by regulatory, cultural, technical, and institutional gaps. The absence of regional standardisation and a clear sectoral lead continues to limit cross-border co-operation and the realisation of shared economic and social benefits. Integrating OGD frameworks and provisions into trade and digital economy agreements – most notably the forthcoming ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) – offers a strategic opportunity to establish a common foundation for data accessibility, usability, and protection. Drawing on lessons from international agreements and global open data initiatives, this policy brief provides practical recommendations to strengthen OGD ecosystems in ASEAN, including targeted capacity building, sector-specific applications, and collaborative mechanisms to align national initiatives with regional priorities. Latest Articles

Pages: 4 pages.
Date: 2025-08-28
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