Unifying Stakeholders

Enhancing economic integration among ASEAN member states reduces trade barriers and increase economic cooperation within the region. This can be achieved through measures such as harmonizing regulations and standards, removing trade barriers, and establishing a common market.

Promoting trade liberalization increases exports and attracts foreign investment to ASEAN. This can be achieved through measures such as negotiating trade agreements with other countries, reducing trade barriers, and encouraging the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Strengthening infrastructure improves connectivity and mobility within ASEAN, reduces transportation costs, and enhances economic cooperation. This includes measures such as investing in transportation, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure, as well as improving logistics systems and services.

Developing human capital enhances the competitiveness and productivity of ASEAN economies. This includes measures such as investing in education and training programs, promoting the development of the workforce, and improving labor market efficiency.

Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship enhances the competitiveness and innovation capacity of ASEAN economies. This includes measures such as investing in research and development, promoting the development of startups, and improving the business environment for entrepreneurs.

Improving governance and institutions helps enhance the transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of ASEAN’s trade policies and institutions. This includes measures such as improving the transparency of trade negotiations, strengthening the rule of law, and enhancing the capacity of trade institutions.