Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines - Government Audience by https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i Understanding our Hero en-us 2021-02-19 00:55:16 UTC 2025-10-04 12:04:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Communication (Not an issue) https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234738947 Note most of them are conversant in English and do not require us to be fluent in local language.

]]> 2021-02-24 05:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234738947 Basic domain knowledge https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234743465 Both central and provincial level have very basic domain knowledge when it comes to infrastructure development. Rudimentary knowledge allows them to operate, but they lean heavily on external advisors for help

]]> 2021-02-24 05:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234743465 Provincial govt owns the project but has to work with central government since the latter owns the budget. https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234746777 Two levels of stakeholders at both the provincial and central government level. The former is tasked with implementation and project leadership, whilst the latter is tasked with fiscal and funding issues. Note the decision-making is typically localised as the central government controls the budget.]]> 2021-02-24 05:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234746777 Need to deal with multiple stakeholders simultaneously https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234750454 There are bureaucrats at the provincial and central government levels that need to be negotiated with, there are external parties which need to be satisfied as well ]]> 2021-02-24 05:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234750454 Don't have a lot of control over the entire situation https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234752237 They juggle these multiple parties’ needs, demands, personal motivations and timelines, which can make their job very challenging because the locus of control that they have is narrow, and there are a lot of things which can derail a project’s timeline

]]> 2021-02-24 05:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234752237 Perceived laissez faire attitude to project delivery https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234754810 Because of a high degree of bureaucratic rotation that happens in the public sector in these markets. The rotational exercises can either change, derail, or shift a project’s focus. Public sector administrators in these markets are used to, or even expect, such things to happen, and that contributes to a lack of urgency in driving things forward at times unless there is a tight timeline and a strong project driver. 

]]> 2021-02-24 05:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234754810 Need to deal with tight budgets https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234755673 Unlike in Singapore, the central governments in other countries can't depend on a huge fiscal budget to get things done ]]> 2021-02-24 05:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234755673 Increased fiscal support (Tier 1) https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234757677 Fiscal considerations are always one of the main barriers to getting a project started. In fact, it can be considered a primary need

Fiscal aid to launch and complete projects (tier 1 benefit)

]]> 2021-02-24 05:48:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234757677 Very welcoming of any support and help from external parties https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234758874 They will likely connect with multilateral and bilateral infrastructure development agencies whom their administration has close ties to. For example, in Myanmar and Indonesia, they have close ties with World Bank as their finance ministers used to work with World Bank]]> 2021-02-24 05:49:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234758874 Top-down mindset https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234760559 Government administration mindset in these markets is heavily top down. Power and instruction flows from the top and is readily obeyed

]]> 2021-02-24 05:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234760559 Keen on sustainable infrastructure https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234762847 Because it’s easy for governments to get financial assistance in this area. Easier to get money and funding. This is different from an investor’s perspective, where they are actively looking to finance green initiatives. ]]> 2021-02-24 05:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234762847 Capability building https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234765017 Increased project knowledge and improved position and meet organizational goals and KPIs]]> 2021-02-24 05:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234765017 Efficient operating model of working with partners https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234768077 Keen on working with InfraAsia because we're faster than some organisations like World Bank who are more bureaucratic in terms of providing support.

InfraAsia is also able to address different points of concern vs other multilateral or bilateral infrastructure development agencies – tackle very specific project areas and get them solved quickly

]]> 2021-02-24 05:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234768077 Neutrality https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234770088 Help provide a veneer of credibility when involved in certain projects that can be perceived as politically funded.


]]> 2021-02-24 05:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234770088 Creativity and ideas from abroad, couple with a deep understanding of Asia https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234772234 Creativity and ideas from abroad that can help these audiences solve their problems locally – in essence, think of IA’s role like a management consulting firm to these audiences and IA being based in Singapore/Asia.

]]> 2021-02-24 05:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234772234 COVID and natural disasters https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234773960 ·       COVID-19 has been a big (if not the biggest right now) barrier to infrastructure development
·       Natural disasters are a barrier in the Philippines as they create unpredictability in terms of project management and cause delays

]]> 2021-02-24 05:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234773960 Geopolitical movement https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234774913 Even as far away as the USA, have a ripple effect into infrastructure development projects in-region because of foreign government policies and stands that have to do with infrastructure funding and investment. For example, Joe Biden’s election as POTUS could change the country’s investment strategy into Indonesia which was previously helmed by the Trump administration

]]> 2021-02-24 05:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234774913 Word of mouth > self-discovery https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234776307 From a content discovery standpoint, government officials tend to want direct access to the organisation once they decide to engage, and don’t really bother or worry about using the website as an avenue to reach out

]]> 2021-02-24 05:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234776307 Meet goals and KPIs in terms of delivering milestone projects https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234777576 2021-02-24 05:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234777576 Improve citizen's lives (Tier 2) https://padlet.com/jchowjs/n4d53503mtonce9i/wish/1234780473 Trickle down benefits to the populace from infrastructure projects. For example, a transit-oriented development project would bring benefits like improved connectivity and quality of commute (tier 2 benefit).

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