Frequently Asked Questions

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INNOTECH Hub is a trusted regional repository that provides researchers, policymakers, program designers and education stakeholders with streamlined access to curated education datasets and research papers—specifically focused on educational technology (EdTech), innovation, and systems transformation in Southeast Asia.

• • Up-to-date multi-country datasets from Ministries of Education, education research organizations, institutional stakeholders, and individual researchers
  • Metadata-rich research studies and relevant papers on EdTech and related fields in multiple languages
  • Built-in data validation and curation workflows to ensure usability and quality
  • Open-access and restricted-access options based on contributor agreements for viewing and/or downloading
  • Visualizations of quick summaries of datasets
  • Analytics dashboard to track repository usage, reach, and impact metrics
  • Secured integration with data systems from contributors (e.g., credential-based authentication in data integration)
  • Supporting guidelines for contributors
  • Other AI-powered functionalities

Sharing data does more than preserving knowledge—it accelerates it. Through this initiative, the repository:

1. 1. Supports evidence-based research on education policies and programs to strengthen socio-economic advancement across Southeast Asia
   2. Promotes cross-country research collaborations
   3. Promotes diverse interpretations and uses of existing data by a broader network of scholars, practitioners, and institutions
   4. Increases visibility of and access to multilingual research content from Southeast Asia
   5. Encourages efficient use of resources by preventing redundant data collection
   6. Facilitates replication of research studies and further validation of existing data

This is more than a platform—it is a movement toward regional knowledge of equity and collaboration. By partnering with INNOTECH, your organization will:

• • Expand your reach and visibility across Southeast Asia and the global education sector
  • Contribute to shaping the region’s education research agenda by providing valuable datasets and insights
  • Receive data curation support and co-branding opportunities on a trusted regional platform
  • Be part of a network of thought leaders and institutions working together to democratize education data through a formal partnership with the Centre, including adherence to supporting guidelines for contributors
  • Enjoy opportunities for research collaboration and other forms of partnerships
  • Ensure that your research and data contribute directly to policy and practice, driving social progress and enhancing economic mobility

As a SEAMEO regional center with decades of experience in educational research, policy engagement, solutions development, and knowledge sharing, INNOTECH brings institutional credibility, regional influence, and reliable capacity needed to ensure this repository is sustainable, secure, and scalable.

We invite you to join us as a founding partner in this groundbreaking initiative. Whether by contributing datasets or research content, co-hosting knowledge-sharing activities, or integrating with our platform, your support will help build a future-ready, inclusive, and data-empowered Southeast Asia.

Together, let us transform how knowledge travels—so it reaches the boardrooms, classrooms, and communities that need it most.