While the 2017 ASEAN Declaration on Gender-Responsive Implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and the Sustainable Development Goals focused on gender equality across the region, another key declaration adopted at the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila, the Philippines addressed the crucial role of women in peace and security. The Joint Statement on the Promotion … ASEAN’s Commitment to Women, Peace and Security
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
Transboundary tropical cyclones have severe impact in Southeast Asia, affecting key sectors including agriculture. This impact could be further exacerbated by climate change, which leads to increasing wind speeds in future transboundary tropical cyclones. The study entitled “Transboundary Disaster Risk Assessment and Scenario Planning for Tropical Cyclone and Droughts in the ASEAN Region” and published … Insights on Transboundary Tropical Cyclone and Drought Risks
In Southeast Asia, a region frequently battered by typhoons, earthquakes, and floods, a new spirit of collaboration is taking root. The ASEAN Declaration on One ASEAN, One Response: ASEAN Responding to Disasters as One in the Region and Outside the Region, signed during the 28th ASEAN Summit on 6 September 2016 in Lao PDR, aims … One ASEAN, One Response: A Stronger Web for Disaster Relief
The concept of ASEAN identity transcends mere geography. It is a shared sense of belonging, a vibrant tapestry woven from the rich cultural traditions of its Member States. While each nation boasts of its own unique heritage, initiatives at both the national and regional level are fostering a spirit of regional unity and strengthening the … Unity in Diversity: Fostering ASEAN Identity
The report on Strengthening ASEAN Multi-hazard End to End Early Warning System (EWS) for Natural Disasters – An Assessment of Current Capacity prepared under the guidance of the ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management Working Group on Prevention and Mitigation (ACDM WG P&M) sheds light on the state of early warning systems (EWS) across ASEAN. The … A Stronger ASEAN Through Early Warning: A New Assessment
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, 16 November 2023 – The First Online Forum of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Research and Development Platform on Media, Culture and Arts discussed critical issues within the ASEAN Creative Economy (ACE). Under the theme, ‘The Development and Promotion of the ASEAN Creative Economy (ACE): Trends, Opportunities, and Challenges,’ participants engaged in insightful discussions on … Development and Promotion of ASEAN Creative Economy (ACE)
In 2017, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted the ASEAN Youth Development Index (YDI) through a Declaration at the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines. This marked a significant step towards a data-driven approach to youth development across the region. The YDI serves as a tool to measure progress in nine key areas … Putting Youth First: The Youth Development Index
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