Green jobs are a high priority in ASEAN as evidenced by the ASEAN Declaration on Promoting Green Jobs for Equity and Inclusive Growth of ASEAN Community adopted at the ASEAN Summit in 2018. ASEAN is actively promoting green employment in clean energy, energy efficiency and green buildings and urban planning, as well as developing policies … Green Jobs: Good for People, Planet and Prosperity
The 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits, held virtually from 26-28 October 2021, marked a significant milestone for the region with the adoption of the ASEAN Comprehensive Framework on Care Economy (ACFCE). This framework serves as a roadmap for fostering a more sustainable and inclusive future for ASEAN member states by recognising the critical role of … The ASEAN Comprehensive Framework on Care Economy: A Commitment to Wellbeing
The ASEAN Development Outlook (ADO) – Inclusive and Sustainable Development is the first report of its kind. In this inaugural report, an effort is made to chart progress towards inclusive and sustainable development in the ASEAN region, and to identify key challenges together with examples of best practices and candid analysis on lesson learned for … Inclusive and Sustainable Development
ASEAN has emerged as a key player in promoting child rights within the region. A significant example is the ASEAN Declaration on the Rights of Children in the Context of Migration, adopted in Bangkok, Thailand on November 2, 2019. This declaration outlines a strong commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of migrant children. The … Protecting Migrant Children: ASEAN Declaration on the Rights of Children
JAKARTA, 20 February 2024 – Digital transformation stands as a pivotal driver for ASEAN’s social and economic development. The 2nd Online Forum of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Research and Development Platform for Poverty Action highlighted the importance of harnessing cross-sectoral cooperation in realising digitalisation’s potential in poverty alleviation efforts, particularly in rural areas. Deputy Secretary-General of … Digital Transformation for Poverty Alleviation