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The uptake of Ethical Digital Ecosystem framework in the Sarawak Social Enterprise Blueprint for policy implementation

This completed research project aimed to advance a sustainable digital ecosystem in Sarawak by integrating community entrepreneurialism with smart city development. The focus was on leveraging local entrepreneurial initiatives to enhance Sarawak’s digital economy, while embracing the potential of emerging technologies to drive community growth. By partnering with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), the project explored how digital ecosystems can be developed and sustained through inclusive, ethical business models. The project assessed SDEC’s role as a digital ecosystem builder, focusing on improving the uptake and effectiveness of its Business Ecosystem Blueprint. Key objectives included fostering collaboration between stakeholders, exploring how to integrate smart city concepts, and supporting local entrepreneurs with access to digital technologies and business opportunities. Through the Collaborative Transformation Programme, the project gathered insights from two impact-driven events aimed at understanding the ethical dimensions of digital ecosystems. The research focused on ensuring that the rapid digital transformation, driven by smart city technologies, was inclusive, sustainable, and aligned with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project outcomes included the development of a framework for ethical digital business practices, stronger relationships among local digital stakeholders, and pilot data that highlighted opportunities for further collaboration and research. This work contributed to increasing the adoption of digital technologies in Sarawak, particularly in the context of smart city initiatives, while promoting a more inclusive and sustainable approach to digital ecosystem development.

People

	Name	Telephone	Email	Office
	Dr Asieh Hosseini Tabaghdehi Senior Lecturer in Strategy & Business Economy T: +44 (0)1895 265263 E: asieh.hosseinitabaghdehi@brunel.ac.uk	+44 (0)1895 265263	asieh.hosseinitabaghdehi@brunel.ac.uk	Eastern Gateway 104h