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Advancing IT interoperability and trade facilitation in Southeast Asia
Jones, C. A. M. (2026)
Published by Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 978-981-95-3659-7
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-3660-3
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Canonical Book Title
Advancing IT Interoperability and Trade Facilitation in Southeast Asia
Published by Palgrave Macmillan (2026).
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Original Working Title (For Reference Only)
Advancing IT Interoperability and Trade Facilitation in Southeast Asia: Lessons from Southeast Asia and the ASEAN Single Window
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Biography
Dr. Craig A. M. Jones is a senior executive, author, and thought leader specializing in digital trade, governance, and interoperability. His work focuses on how trust, regulatory alignment, and technology platforms enable resilient digital ecosystems across borders. He advises boards, governments, and institutions on strategic technology oversight, digital risk, and cross border governance in complex multinational environments.
Extended Biography
Dr. Craig A. M. Jones is an executive leader and published author operating at the intersection of technology, governance, and international trade. He has overseen large-scale multinational initiatives across the Asia Pacific region and beyond, supporting public and private sector stakeholders in regulated environments. His expertise includes digital trade facilitation, interoperability frameworks, cybersecurity governance, and board level technology oversight. He is the founder of Meridian Ecosystems, a thought leadership platform advancing dialogue on digital trust, governance, and interoperable systems.
Impact Positioning Summary
The book addresses why digital trade initiatives often underperform despite significant investment. The failure is structural rather than technical, driven by fragmented governance, misaligned regulation, and weak interoperability. The framework presented aligns technology, regulation, trust, and SMEs into a single execution ready operating model. While grounded in Southeast Asia, the approach is applicable to other emerging digital trade corridors globally.
Areas of Focus
Digital trade and cross border governance
Technology risk and cybersecurity governance
Board level oversight of digital systems
IT interoperability and standards alignment
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