MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is poised to become a digital powerhouse in Southeast Asia, with projections of generating PHP 5 trillion in economic value by 2030, according to a recent study by Singapore-based financial consultancy firm AlphaBeta.
To achieve this, The Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN) was launched to bring together stakeholders from government, businesses, and communities on April 12.
Monchito Ibrahim, Lead Convenor of ATIN and former Undersecretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) emphasized that “Digitalization will foster inclusive growth where financial services become more accessible to the majority.”
“A collaborative effort between the Public Sector, Business Stakeholders, and MSMEs will help to create a digital ecosystem that drives development, long-term employment, and inclusive growth in the country”, he added.
Monchito Ibrahim, Lead Convenor of ATIN during ATIN launch on April 12th
ATIN is a loose multi-stakeholder coalition of tech industry players and advocates in the Philippines that aims to create an enabling environment for innovation in the digital economy, focusing on promoting inclusive growth and development by bringing together government, businesses, and communities.
To improve the lives of everyday Filipinos in the digital economy, ATIN has identified three key actions:
- Enhance digital skills training and education.
- Accelerate digital adoption and innovation.
- Promote digital trade opportunities.
The ATIN Launch at the Diamond Hotel in Manila is just the beginning of the coalition’s efforts to raise awareness of the country’s digital economy and the pivotal role of multi-stakeholder initiatives in its growth.
The alliance is also planning to host the ATIN Digital Economy Summit 2023 to sustain discussions and bring nascent issues, policies, and initiatives for the Philippine digital economy to the forefront of public meetings by reconvening thought leaders in tech, policy, and decision-makers in government.
“ATIN aims to contribute its expertise in the tech space to shape regulations and legislation for inclusive digital growth and development,” Ibrahim stated.
“Following our launch event, the ATIN Digital Economy Summit 2023 will be a crucial next step to sustain multi-stakeholder dialogue to improve our digital infrastructure, assist MSMEs in adopting digital technology, and promote ease of doing business through technology, so we can build sustainable growth that will reach our communities.”
For more information about ATIN, visit atinph.org.