Purpose

The eASIA Awards encourage the sharing of best practices among AFACT member economies and promote innovative approaches that enhance economic development, public services, digital transformation, and regional cooperation. The program provides a valuable platform for governments, businesses, and organizations to present successful initiatives and demonstrate their impact to the wider Asia-Pacific community.

In response to emerging developments in artificial intelligence, digital trade, sustainability, and circular economy development, AFACT has revised the award categories for 2026 to reflect the evolving priorities of member economies. The updated categories aim to recognize projects that demonstrate practical innovation, measurable impact, and significant contributions to sustainable and inclusive growth.

Award Categories

The 2026 eASIA Awards feature the following two categories:

1. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

This category recognizes projects that promote smart and sustainable governance through the effective use of technology, data, and innovative management approaches. Eligible projects may involve digital government, smart public services, open data initiatives, sustainable operations, circular economy practices, smart cities, cybersecurity, carbon reduction, resource efficiency, or collaborative governance models.

2. AI Transformation for Trade Facilitation

This category focuses on projects that leverage artificial intelligence to improve international trade and cross-border business operations. Projects may include AI-enabled customs procedures, intelligent trade documentation, supply-chain visibility, automation, risk management, machine learning applications, data analytics, or digital solutions that enhance trade efficiency, transparency, compliance, and interoperability.

Call for Nominations

AFACT invites all member economies to nominate outstanding projects for the 2026 eASIA Awards. Each AFACT Head of Delegation (HoD) may nominate up to two projects for each award category. Participating projects should have been initiated, implemented, or significantly enhanced during the period from 2024 to 2026 and must demonstrate concrete achievements and measurable impacts.

Nomination materials shall include:

• Recommendation Form (completed by the HoD)
• Application Form
• Project Profile (maximum 20 pages)

All documents must be submitted electronically in PDF format.

Important Dates

Evaluation and Recognition

All nominated projects will undergo an online evaluation conducted by the 2026 eASIA Awards Evaluation Committee, comprising AFACT Steering Committee members and invited experts.

Following the evaluation process, four finalist projects (two projects from each category) will be selected and invited to participate in the 2026 eASIA Awards Ceremony and Exhibition, which will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, from 1 to 3 December 2026.

The finalist projects will have the opportunity to showcase their achievements and share their experiences with government officials, industry leaders, and international experts from across the Asia-Pacific region.

To encourage participation, AFACT will provide complimentary local hotel accommodation for one representative from each finalist project for two nights.

Submission Contact

AFACT Permanent Secretariat
Email: AFACT-PS@cdri.org.tw

Join the eASIA Awards 2026

We warmly invite all AFACT member economies to submit their most innovative and impactful projects and join us in showcasing successful practices that advance digital transformation, trade facilitation, sustainability, and regional cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

We look forward to receiving your nominations and welcoming you to Taipei for the 2026 eASIA Awards.

• 2026_eASIA_Award_Guidelines (DOC Format)
• 2026_eASIA_Award_Guidelines (PDF Format)