Articles Category: Youth

Reflections on the 1st ASEAN Youth Dialogue: The Digital Divide, Youth Delegates Push for More Equality

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As of 2021, almost half or 44.7 per cent of the ASEAN population live in urban areas. With more than half of the population living in rural areas, including young people, they very likely experience the problems typically associated with rural and remote communities, such as inadequate access to health and education services, internet and … Reflections on the 1st ASEAN Youth Dialogue: The Digital Divide, Youth Delegates Push for More Equality

Engaging the Youth in ASEAN Community Building

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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

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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

Promoting Healthy Competition among the Youth

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Youth competitions keep young people involved in ASEAN while developing their social skills, confidence, and resilience. In 2022, three region-wide youth competitions were held: 6th ASEAN Youth Video Contest, ASEAN Youth Photo Competition 2022, and ASEAN Youth Debate 2022.

ASEAN-India Music Festival 2022: Bridging the Best of Southeast Asian and Indian Music

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ASEAN-India Music Festival

It is Sunday evening in New Delhi, India. As the sun begins to set, a refreshing November wind blows, and a swarm of people flies into the magnificent historical fort of Delhi, Purana Qila. The fort looks more vibrant than usual, with colourful lanterns strung up on the trees and a dazzling stage set up … ASEAN-India Music Festival 2022: Bridging the Best of Southeast Asian and Indian Music