ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Thomas E. Abell
Thomas Abell is the Chief of ADB’s Digital Technology for Development Unit, which promotes the effective use of digital technology across ADB programs to improve development impact. His team works with ADB member countries in supporting the transition to the digital economy and provides assistance across many areas, including eGovernment, connectivity, tech startup ecosystems, earth observation, technology policy, and industry partnerships.
Thomas has over 30 years of professional experience in digital technology, including technology policy and strategy, software development, and systems architecture. During his 10+ years of experience in international development, he has worked extensively across Asia, Africa and Latin America, working with governments, development organizations, NGOs and corporations. He has authored many publications on technology innovation in development, focused mainly on education, financial inclusion and agriculture. Thomas has master’s degrees in engineering and management and a bachelors in engineering from MIT.
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Cloud Computing as a Key Enabler for Tech Start-Ups across Asia and the Pacific
This paper explores how governments in Asia and the Pacific can create a more enabling environment for tech start-ups.
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Cloud Computing as a Key Enabler for Digital Government across Asia and the Pacific
This paper offers policy reform recommendations to enable governments to further expand the adoption and deployment of cloud computing in public sector management, operations, and services.
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Thomas Abell on How ADB Is Supporting Digital Technology Use
Thomas Abell, Chief of ADB's Digital Technology for Development Unit, discusses how ADB is supporting the effective use of digital technologies across its programs and developing member countries.