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Brunei Economic Development Board
Design & Technology Building
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Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3713, Brunei Darussalam
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policy coordination efforts. By aligning enterprise
needs with industry demand and government
support, BEDB aims to reduce friction, improve
predictability, and ensure that MSMEs are
supported as they transition from survival to
sustainable growth and expansion.
This integrated approach ensures that business
growth is not addressed in isolation, but is
supported across the wider economic ecosystem,
strengthening Brunei’s investment environment,
industrial base, and enterprise competitiveness.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
Students and fresh graduates can engage with
BEDB through a range of exposure-based,
industry-facing and capability-building platforms
that introduce them to Brunei’s evolving economic
landscape.
These include national-level events and forums
where BEDB convenes investors, industry leaders
and businesses, such as business forums,
investment dialogues, and industry conferences.
Participation in these platforms allows students
and graduates to gain first-hand exposure to
priority sectors, emerging industries, and the types
of skills and capabilities required in theworkforce.
BEDB also supports enterprise and industry
engagement programmes, including business
matching platforms, enterprise showcases,
and supply chain-focused events, where young
talent can observe how local businesses, foreign
investors and government agencies interact within
the broader economic ecosystem.
In addition, students and graduates may take part
in workshops, talks and clinics that focus on topics
such as innovation, digitalisation, sustainability, and
future skills. These sessions are often delivered
in collaboration with industry partners and are
designed to bridge the gap between academic
learning and real-world application.
For those interested in entrepreneurship or
innovation, BEDB-supported initiatives provide
opportunities to engage with startup ecosystems,
innovation challenges and mentorship-driven
programmes, offering practical exposure to how
ideas are developed, tested and scaled within
Brunei.
Collectively, these platforms allow students and
fresh graduates to build awareness, networks
and industry readiness, while helping them
better understand how investment, industrial
development and enterprise growth
contribute to Brunei’s economic
transformation.
INCORPORATING
SUSTAINABILITY AND
ESG PRINCIPLES
Sustainability and ESG considerations
are increasingly important across
Brunei’s economic landscape, and
BEDB approaches this from multiple
perspectives at the enterprise, industry
and investment, and organisational levels.
From an industry and investment
perspective, BEDB prioritises quality
and responsible investments that align
with Brunei’s long-term economic
and environmental goals. In engaging
potential investors, ESG considerations
are increasingly part of discussions,
particularly in relation to environmental
responsibility, operational efficiency,
workforce practices, and long-term value
creation. This helps ensure that incoming
investments are not only economically
viable but also sustainable and aligned
with national priorities.
FromanMSME and business perspective,
BEDB recognises that sustainability and
ESG are becoming important factors
for competitiveness and market access,
especially as businesses integrate
into larger supply chains or engage
with multinational partners. BEDB
therefore encourages enterprises to
adopt responsible business practices,
improve governance, and strengthen
environmental and social awareness,
enabling them to meet evolving industry
expectations and participate more
effectively in higher-value opportunities.
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