Category: Rural Development and Poverty Eradication

Challenges in Poverty Alleviation

JAKARTA, 31 October 2023 – The 1st Online Forum of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Research and Development Platform for Poverty Action shed light on the critical need to address the multidimensionality of poverty in realising the ASEAN Community Vision 2045. Themed “ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and Challenges in Poverty Alleviation,” the forum brought together experts and Challenges in Poverty Alleviation

Digital Transformation for Poverty Alleviation

JAKARTA, 20 February 2024 – 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 Digital Transformation for Poverty Alleviation