DigitalxADB: Building Innovation Ecosystems in Developing Asia and the Pacific
Channel: Asian Development Bank
Date: 12/01/2022

Venture-stage investor Linh Thai hosts a panel discussion exploring why startup ecosystems are so valuable for sustainable development, and what the Asian Development Bank is doing – and can do – to support their growth.

ADB produced this talk show as part of its DigitalxADB 2021– an event series aimed at raising awareness and build broad consensus within ADB to continue focusing on the digital opportunities that lie ahead in a world reshaped by COVID-19. DigitalxADB was designed to help ADB’s people and partners learn more about the digital technologies that are being brought to the forefront of our operations, investments, and work.

0:00 Introduction
0:58 The Role of Startups Ecosystems in Economic Development
8:48 Ecosystem Development Strategies
13:44 Thailand’s “Groom, Grant, and Grow” Model 
18:55 ADB’s Ecosystem Interventions across Asia and the Pacific 
22:54 How ADB Works with Clients to Design Ecosystem Development Initiatives 
30:34 Conclusion