Impact

Five-Year ASEAN Data Science Explorers Impact Study from 2017 to 2021

Objective: To evaluate relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability of the ASEAN DSE programme

Main Findings

ASEAN DSE is aligned to

ASEAN Digital Masterplan 2025
ASEAN Work Plan on Youth and Education 2016-2020
78% considered the skills they learned important to their current work

82% were able to apply classroom lessons to real-life problems
91% developed additional skills not taught in the classroom
86% found the programme to be a good complement to formal education

The programme has been effective in making it more inclusive and accessible to disadvantaged youth
90% increased their awareness about ASEAN and UN SDGs
86% were equipped with technical skills needed to thrive in IR4.0

89% deem ASEAN DSE to be well managed by the programme team
The programme provided adequate resources to access SAP Analytics Cloud and build the storyboards

Net Promoter Score of 57.25 indicating an excellent experience for participants
7.63/ 10.00 positive impact score on career (high positive impact)
68% continue to use data analytics in their current work

The programme has made great strides in reaching out to underserved population segments
Two-thirds of alumni show enthusiasm for a follow-on advanced programme
Taking ideas to action will be key to the sustainability of the programme

PROGRAMME IMPACT 2017-2022

ASEAN Data Science Explorers is a regional data analytics programme, organised by the ASEAN Foundation and SAP. The programme promotes ASEAN awareness and equips youth across the 10 ASEAN Member States with data analytics and other 21st-century skills to thrive in the digital era.