ATIN Launches to Boost Philippine Digital Economy Through Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration

According to a 2022 study by Singapore-based economic consultancy firm AlphaBeta, the Philippines has been recognized as the fastest-growing digital economy among major ASEAN countries in 2021, with a projected economic value of PHP 5 trillion by 2030, and to achieve this growth, The Alliance of Tech Innovators for the Nation (ATIN) was formally launched through a media event attended by representatives from the tech industry and government on April 12th.

ATIN is a loose multi-stakeholder coalition of tech industry players and advocates in the Philippines that aims to promote inclusive growth and development by bringing together government, businesses, and communities to create an enabling environment for innovation in the digital economy.

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. 

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, and 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 coalition 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 discussions 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 said. 

“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.