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Parliamentary Diplomacy for a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN

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ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), established in 1973 and currently one of ASEAN’s oldest entities, plays a key role in the ASEAN Community building process.  AIPA’s objectives are to build closer cooperation among the 10 national legislatures and their members of parliament, and capitalise on the greater participation of ASEAN peoples, via inter-parliamentary cooperation, to contribute … Parliamentary Diplomacy for a Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN

ASEAN and External Partners Forge Deeper Cooperation in the Midst of COVID-19

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In yet another first, the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings were convened virtually from 9-12 September 2020. In view of the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic, major power rivalry and looming economic recession, the 53rd AMM provided an important opportunity for the ministers to discuss ways and means to advance ASEAN’s Community building … ASEAN and External Partners Forge Deeper Cooperation in the Midst of COVID-19

COVID-19 Impact Viewpoint: Dr. Aladdin D. Rillo

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Dr. Aladdin Rillo, Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Economic Community, talks to The ASEAN about the economic impact of COVID-19 and development of the ASEAN Comprehensive Recovery Framework to guide the regional bloc’s  post-pandemic recovery efforts.  

Rili Djohani

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Rili Djohani has worked for over 30 years to protect marine ecosystems and coastal areas in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Her journey in marine conservation began in 1989 when she established the World Wildlife Fund marine conservation programme in Indonesia. In 1995, she joined The Nature Conservancy and held several positions, including Indonesia country director … Rili Djohani

Khairun Nisa Zabidi

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Khairun leads the UK’s International Climate Fund (ICF) in Malaysia via the UK Partnerships for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UK-PACT) programme. As a young climate change activist, Khairun lobbied the UNFCCC negotiations, and later founded an equal opportunity zero-waste social enterprise. She has over 12 years of experience in corporate responsibility, sustainability reporting and standards, as … Khairun Nisa Zabidi

Lin Ji Liaw

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In 2013, conservationist Lin Ji Liaw founded the Biodiversity and Natural History Society (BruWILD), a non-governmental organisation working towards the conservation and preservation of Brunei Darussalam’s biodiversity. Thirty-one-year-old Liaw is the country manager of DHI Brunei, an environmental consultancy company that works on environmental impact assessment, environment management and monitoring, and strategic environmental assessment projects … Lin Ji Liaw