Social Issues and Progress in ASEAN
Key facts and figures from the ASCC Fact Sheet, produced and published by the ASCC Analysis Division
Articles Category: ASEAN Identity and Community Building
ASEAN 2023 Indonesia Chairmanship: SOCA Retreat
The Senior Officials Committee for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOCA) is a senior official body that meets at least twice a year, hosted by the ASEAN Chair of the year. Aside from the regular meeting, special or emergency meetings, such as the SOCA Retreat on 28 February 2023, it may be held to discuss a particular … ASEAN 2023 Indonesia Chairmanship: SOCA Retreat
India’s G20 Presidency and Its Relevance to ASEAN
India assumed the presidency of the G20 in December 2022 and is set to host the G20 Summit in 2023 after year-long deliberations on macroeconomic issues and inter-alia trade, sustainable development, health, agriculture, energy, environment, and climate change. Spearheading the G20 at a time when the world looks at a sustained exit from the devastation … India’s G20 Presidency and Its Relevance to ASEAN
ASEAN Youth Voices at the G20 Summit
The historic Asian-African Conference Building in Bandung, Indonesia, witnessed yet another notable moment on 24 July 2022 when hundreds of G20 Youth Summit (Y20) delegates gathered and declared a joint resolution for a better future. The communiqué was pivotal after a round of events that started earlier in the year.
ASEAN Youth Forum: A Movement for Change and Solidarity
The ASEAN Youth Forum (AYF) was first held in 2009 in sync with the ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. AYF is a youth movement that aims to provide a safe space for young ASEAN people to gather, connect, and build solidarity.
ASEAN-EU Youth Summit Recommendations
1st ASEAN Youth Dialogue: Recommendations Presented to the ASEAN Youth Ministers
ASEAN Work Plan on Youth 2021 – 2025: Summary of Programmes and Activities
Engaging the Youth in ASEAN Community Building
As future leaders of their countries and the ASEAN region, the youth is a key priority for ASEAN. The ASEAN Work Plan on Youth focuses on enhancing the capacity of youth through education, health and well-being, employment and opportunity, participation and engagement, and ASEAN awareness, values, and identity. The priorities include developing platforms that facilitate … Engaging the Youth in ASEAN Community Building
Dr. Kao Kim Hourn
Dr. Kao Kim Hourn began his five year-term as Secretary-General of ASEAN on 1 January 2023. He served two terms as Secretary of State of Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (2003-2013) and two terms as Minister Delegate attached to the Prime Minister of Cambodia (2013-2022). He is the author of dozens of … Dr. Kao Kim Hourn