Bridging the Data Gap: Tracking SEZ Spillovers with Open Building Data in Cambodia

Yonto, D. (Speaker)

Department of Urban Planning and Design

Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar

Description

How far do SEZ spillovers really reach in data-scarce regions? Using Google’s Open Buildings dataset, this study tracks Cambodia’s SEZ impacts along the Vietnam border. Challenging traditional economic assumptions, we find spillovers extending far beyond expected 1-2km radii—with outer zones (2-5km) showing near-equivalent development density to immediate areas. Beyond Cambodia, this method offers a low-cost, replicable toolkit for evidence-based planning across ASEAN, turning satellite data into actionable insights for infrastructure, agglomeration policies, and cross-border development.

Period	8 Jul 2025
Event title	Southeast Asia Research Group 2025 Summer Conference
Event type	Conference
Location	Bangkok, ThailandShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International