THE ASEAN ICT MASTERPLAN 2020 The Vision will result in five key outcomes that reflect how ASEAN will transform and adapt to the new digital economy by 2020. These are: An Accessible, Inclusive and Affordable Digital Economy ASEAN will address new and emerging digital and information divides through a sustained agenda of digital education in schools, re-skilling in next-generation telecentres, and life-long learning. ICT will be used to support digital inclusion and social equality, where marginalised, underserved and vulnerable communities have avenues for engaging and entering the digital economy. Deployment of Next-Generation ICT as Enablers of Growth In recognising ICT as a horizontal enabler, ASEAN will increasingly deploy their use in education and training, government service delivery, healthcare provisioning, disaster response and recovery, driving innovation in all economic sectors. ASEAN will continue to embrace nextgeneration ICT and innovatively apply new technologies to enhance the quality of life for ASEAN citizens. Multiple ICT Opportunities across a Single Regional Market Through enabling an interconnected and interoperable digital economy, ASEAN will utilise ICT to further support and drive the AEC. ICT across ASEAN will represent a sizeable market opportunity, facilitate the integration of other sectors of the economy, lower business costs, achieve economies of scale, and foster synergies towards greater socio-economic development. Secure Digital Marketplaces, Safe Online Communities ASEAN will develop trusted online marketplaces, buttressed by strong security measures. It will support ASEAN trade facilitation platforms and promote and protect inter- and intra-regional digital trade. Sustainable Development through Smart City Technologies ASEAN will provide leadership in responsible development through the promotion of interconnected Smart Cities. Green policies will be promoted through the deployment of nextgeneration ICT, such as sensor networks and Internet of Things (IoT), and the benefits will be disseminated broadly through a focus on sustainable community practices and business models. 12 C. Outcomes C. Outcomes 13