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Complementarities between the ASEAN Community Vision 2025 and

the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Goal Target APSC Blueprint 2025 AEC Blueprint 2025 ASCC Blueprint 2025

1.1 By 2030, eradicate

extreme poverty for all people everywhere, currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day

The AEC Blueprints 2025 as a whole can contribute to the global efforts to engender a more equitable and inclusive economic growth, reduce and eradicate poverty, sustain high growth rates of per capita and maintain the rise of middle class. The following are the 5 main characteristics of AEC Blueprints 2025. A. A Highly Integrated and Cohesive Economy:

to facilitate the seamless movement of goods, services, investment, capital, and skilled labour within ASEAN in order to enhance ASEAN’s trade and production networks, as well as to establish a more unified market for its firms and consumers. B. A competitive, Innovative and Dynamic ASEAN :

to focus on elements that contribute to increasing the region’s competitiveness and productivity by (i) engendering a level playing for all firms through effective competition policy; (ii) fostering the creation and protection of knowledge; (iii) deepening ASEAN participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs); and (iv) strengthening related regulatory frameworks and overall regulatory practice and coherence at the regional level. C. Enhanced Connectivity and Sectoral Cooperation:

to enhance economic connectivity involving various sectors, namely, transport, telecommunication and energy, in line with and in support of the vision and goals of the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) and its successor document, as well as to further integrate and cooperate in key sectors that complement existing efforts towards

B.1 Reducing Barriers B.2 Equitable Access for All

1.2 By 2030, reduce at least

by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions

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creating an integrated and sustainable economic region, with the aim to maximise their contribution in improving the overall competitiveness of ASEAN and strengthening soft and hard networks in the region. D. A Resilient, Inclusive, People – Oriented and People- Centred ASEAN

to significantly enhance Equitable Economic Development by deepening existing elements and incorporating other key elements. E. A Global ASEAN :

to make steady progress towards integrating the region into the global economy through FTAs and comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPs) with China, Japan, Republic of Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand.

1.3 Implement nationally

appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable

A.2.4 Establish programmes for mutual support and assistance among ASEAN Member States in the development of strategies for strengthening the rule of law, judicial systems and legal infrastructure

iv. Enhance access to legal assistance in ASEAN Member States to promote social justice through more public education and outreach activities A.2.5 Promote and protect human rights, fundamental freedoms and social justice to ensure our peoples live with dignity in peace, harmony and prosperity

B.1. Reducing Barriers B.2. Equitable Access for All B.3. Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

1.4 By 2030, ensure that all

men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services,

A.4. Financial Integration, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Stability

ii. Promote financial inclusion to deliver financial products and services to a wider community that is under-served, including MSMEs. This would also include initiatives to address the uneven digital gap in the region

B.1. Reducing Barriers B.2. Equitable Access for All D.5. Enhanced and Optimised Financing Systems, Food, Water, Energy Availability, and other


ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance

and reflect changes in the demographic structure, as some countries become aging societies.

Social Safety Nets in Times of Crises by making Resources more Available, Accessible, Affordable and Sustainable E.1 Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN i. Encourage freedom of universal access to information and communication technology in accordance with national legislations; viii. Provide opportunities for relevant stakeholders for knowledge sharing, which include exchange of best practices and studies; E.3 Engender a Culture of Entrepreneurship in ASEAN i. Enhance the competitiveness of ASEAN human resources through the promotion of life-long learning, pathways, equivalencies and skills development as well as the use of information and communication technologies across age groups;

1.5 By 2030, build the

resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters

B.1 Strengthen ASEAN ability to deal with existing and emerging challenges B.3.8. Strengthen ASEAN cooperation on disaster management and emergency response B.3.9. Enhance ASEAN capacity to address transnational crimes and transboundary challenges

A.4. Financial Integration, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Stability

iii. Ensure financial stability through the continuous strengthening of regional infrastructure, particularly in times of regional stress. C.5. Food, Agriculture and Forestry (FAF)

iv. Increase resilience to climate change, natural disasters and other shocks;

A.2. Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions i. Increase competencies and resilience of relevant stakeholders with advanced technological and managerial skills so as to improve institutional capacity to address current challenges and emerging trends, such as disasters, pandemics and climate change;


C.3. Sustainable Climate D.1. A Disaster Resilient ASEAN that is able to Anticipate, Respond, Cope, Adapt, and Build Back Better, Smarter, and Faster D.2 A Safer ASEAN that is able to Respond to all Health-related Hazards including Biological, Chemical, and Radiological-nuclear, and Emerging Threats D.3. A Climate Adaptive ASEAN with Enhanced Institutional and Human Capacities to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change D.4 Strengthened Social Protection for Women, Children, Youths, the Elderly/Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Ethnic Minority Groups, Migrant Workers, Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups, and People Living in At-risk Areas, including People Living in Remote and Border Areas and Climate Sensitive Areas, to Reduce Vulnerabilities in Times of Climate Change-related Crises, Disasters and other Environmental Changes

1.a Ensure significant

mobilization of resources from a variety of sources, including through enhanced development cooperation,

D.4. Narrowing the Development Gap :

The Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) has been a key initiative to address narrowing the development gap (NDG) by providing support to Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet

A.2.ii Harness the use of information and communication technologies across different age groups as a means to connect with the regional and global community;


in order to provide adequate and predictable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions

Nam (CLMV) to augment their capacity to implement regional agreements and accelerate the regional integration process as a whole. Recognising that pockets of underdevelopment and development gaps exist in all countries, ASEAN has also continued coordinating closely with other sub-regional cooperation frameworks in the region (e.g. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA); Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), Mekong Initiatives) as part of NDG. The second phase of the IAI Work Plan spanned 2009 to 2015, while the annual CLMV Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting (SEOM) Action Plans have been implemented since 2011.

B.2.vii. Promote continuous efforts toward multi-dimensional poverty eradication through multi-sectoral, multi-stakeholder and community-based approaches;

1.b Create sound policy

frameworks at the national, regional and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions

D.2.2 Raise the presence and awareness of ASEAN :

iii. Ensure ASEAN awareness – raising activities and programmes are gender-sensitive and accessible to all segments of society, including persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups

III. IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW A. Implementation Mechanism

v. ASEAN Member States shall translate milestones and targets of the AEC Blueprint 2025 into national milestones and targets;

A.2.iv. Promote non-discriminatory laws, policies and practices by developing effective, responsive, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels; B.2.i. Enhance regional platforms to promote equitable opportunities, participation and effective engagement of women, children, youths, the elderly/older persons, persons with disabilities, people living in remote and border areas, and vulnerable groups in the development and implementation of ASEAN policies and programmes; B.2.ii. Develop regional strategies and enhance institutional capacity for gender mainstreaming in ASEAN policies, programmes and budgets across pillars and sectors; B.2.iii. Enhance effectiveness of the implementation of strategies and programmes under ASCC and promote their harmonisation with those of ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) and AEC, particularly in the


areas of social protection, universal health coverage, food safety, poverty eradication, employment and decent work, and trafficking in persons; B.2.v. Support ASEAN Member States’ initiatives in strengthening national gender and age-disaggregated databases and analyses, including on poverty and equity, and establish a reliable regional database for key sectors to support ASEAN policies and programmes; B.2.x. Promote inclusive growth through appropriate measures at the national level to ensure that the poor and vulnerable have equitable access to economic and other opportunities;

2.1 By 2030, end hunger and ensure access by all people, in particular the poor and people in vulnerable situations, including infants, to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round

B.8. Sustainable Development v. Identify infrastructure investment requirements to increase production and reduce post-production losses to meet projected future demand and ensure food security, review existing investment programmes and address investment needs in the food and agricultural sectors; vi. Develop new and appropriate technologies, best practices and management systems to ensure food safety and address health/disease and environmental issues, particularly in the fast growing aquaculture, livestock and horticulture sub-sectors;

C.5. Food, Agriculture and Forestry (FAF) : Going beyond 2015, the vision for the FAF sector will be "Competitive, inclusive, resilient and sustainable FAF sector integrated with the global economy, based on a single market and production base, contributing to food and

B.2. Equitable Access for All B.2.iii. Enhance effectiveness of the implementation of strategies and programmes under ASCC and promote their harmonisation with those of ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) and AEC, particularly in the areas of social protection, universal health coverage, food safety, poverty eradication, employment and decent work, and trafficking in persons;

D.5. Enhanced and Optimised Financing Systems, Food, Water, Energy Availability, and other Social Safety Nets in Times of Crises by making Resources more Available, Accessible, Affordable and Sustainable D.5.i. Enhance cross-sectoral and

cross-pillar coordination to ensure food


nutrition security, and prosperity in the ASEAN Community,” with the goals of ensuring food security, food safety and better nutrition, gaining from access to global market as well as increasing resilience to climate change. Strategic measures include the following

adequacy and accessibility at the household level, especially vulnerable households, and ability to cope with disaster, food price shocks and scarcity by developing adaptive mechanisms and strategies;

2.2 By 2030, end all forms of malnutrition, including achieving, by 2025, the internationally agreed targets on stunting and wasting in children under 5 years of age, and address the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women and older persons

2.3 By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment


2.4 By 2030, ensure sustainable food production systems and implement resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change, extreme weather, drought, flooding and other disasters and that progressively improve land and soil quality

B.8. Sustainable Economic Development : vi. Develop new and appropriate technologies, best practices and management systems to ensure food safety and address health/disease and environmental issues, particularly in the fast growing aquaculture, livestock and horticulture sub-sectors; vii. Promote good agriculture practices to minimise the negative effects on natural resources such as soil, forest and water, and reduce the greenhouse gas emission; and

E.2. Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN E.2.x. Promote registration of intellectual property rights (IPR), and strengthen its cooperation and implementation in ASEAN in areas such as food safety, medicines, traditional cultural assets and biodiversity-based products.

2.5 By 2020, maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants and farmed and domesticated animals and their related wild species, including through soundly managed and diversified seed and plant banks at the national, regional and international levels, and promote access to and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge, as internationally agreed


2.a Increase investment, including through enhanced international cooperation, in rural infrastructure, agricultural research and extension services, technology development and plant and livestock gene banks in order to enhance agricultural productive capacity in developing countries, in particular least developed countries

B.8. Sustainable Economic Development : v. Identify infrastructure investment requirements to increase production and reduce post-production losses to meet projected future demand and ensure food security, review existing investment programmes and address investment needs in the food and agricultural sectors;

E.2.x. Promote registration of intellectual property rights (IPR), and strengthen its cooperation and implementation in ASEAN in areas such as food safety, medicines, traditional cultural assets and biodiversity-based products.

2.b Correct and prevent trade restrictions and distortions in world agricultural markets, including through the parallel elimination of all forms of agricultural export subsidies and all export measures with equivalent effect, in accordance with the mandate of the Doha Development Round

A.1. Trade in Goods : iii. Accelerate and Deepen the Implementation of Trade Facilitation Measures g. Minimise trade protection and compliance costs in dealing with Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs).

2.c Adopt measures to ensure the proper functioning of food commodity markets and their derivatives and facilitate timely access to market information,

D.5.i. Enhance cross-sectoral and cross-pillar coordination to ensure food adequacy and accessibility at the household level, especially vulnerable households, and ability to cope with disaster, food price shocks and scarcity by developing


including on food reserves, in order to help limit extreme food price volatility

adaptive mechanisms and strategies; D.5.iv. Enhance the targeting of poor, vulnerable and marginalised groups in times of crises; and

3.1 By 2030, reduce the

global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births

B.1 Reducing Barriers ii. Provide guidelines for quality care and support for women, children, youths, the elderly/older persons, persons with disabilities, migrant workers, ethnic minority groups, and vulnerable and marginalised groups;

B.2 Equitable Access for All iii. Enhance effectiveness of the implementation of strategies and programmes under ASCC and promote their harmonisation with those of ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) and AEC, particularly in the areas of social protection, universal health coverage, food safety, poverty eradication, employment and decent work, and trafficking in persons; iv. Provide mechanisms and enhance institutional capacity to promote greater access to basic social services for all, such as health services and education including early childhood education and vocational education, skills training, and promotion of skills recognition; xii. Promote a community that is healthy, caring, sustainable and productive, and one that practices healthy lifestyle resilient to health threats and has universal access to healthcare; and

B.3 Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

3.2 By 2030, end

preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1,000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births


ii. Promote sustainable financing mechanism for social protection, particularly universal health coverage, early childhood care and development, financial risk protection for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, and social pension, through strategic partnerships with private sector and other relevant stakeholders;

3.3 By 2030, end the

epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases

B.3.7 Strengthen cooperation on border management

B.3.9 Enhance ASEAN capacity to address transnational crimes and trans boundary challenges ii. Convene special meetings, as and when necessary, at Senior Officials’ level to address challenges of transboundary or transnational nature such as haze pollution, pandemics, transnational organised crimes, irregular movement of persons, hazardous waste, oil spill incidents, trafficking in wildlife and timber; and

B.2 Equitable Access for All iii. Enhance effectiveness of the implementation of strategies and programmes under ASCC and promote their harmonisation with those of ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) and AEC, particularly in the areas of social protection, universal health coverage, food safety, poverty eradication, employment and decent work, and trafficking in persons; iv. Provide mechanisms and enhance institutional capacity to promote greater access to basic social services for all, such as health services and education including early childhood education and vocational education, skills training, and promotion of skills recognition; xii. Promote a community that is healthy, caring, sustainable and productive, and one that practices healthy lifestyle resilient to health threats and has universal access to healthcare; and

B.3 Promotion and Protection of Human Rights ii. Promote sustainable financing mechanism for social protection,


particularly universal health coverage, early childhood care and development, financial risk protection for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, and social pension, through strategic partnerships with private sector and other relevant stakeholders;

3.4 By 2030, reduce by

one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being

Same as 3.1-3.2

3.5 Strengthen the

prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol

B.3.3 Pursue aspiration of a Drug – Free ASEAN B.3.7 Strengthen cooperation on border control B.3.9 Enhance ASEAN capacity to address transnational crimes and transboundary challenges

D.6 Endeavour towards a “Drug-Free” ASEAN

3.6 By 2020, halve the

number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents

3.7 By 2030, ensure

universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information

Same as 3.1-3.2


and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes

3.8 Achieve universal

health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all

C.7. Healthcare

i. Continue opening up of private healthcare market and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investments in provision of universal healthcare in the region;

ii. Further harmonisation of standards and conformance in healthcare products and services, such as common technical documents required for registration processes and nutrition labelling;

iv. Promote strong health insurance systems in the region;

vii. Continue to develop and issue new healthcare product directives to further facilitate trade in healthcare products in the region.

Same as 3.1-3.2 E.3 Engender a Culture of Entrepreneurship in ASEAN iii. Encourage institutional and technical innovations in the provision of social services and health care.

3.9 By 2030, substantially

reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination

B.3.9 Enhance ASEAN capacity to address transnational crimes and transboundary challenges ii. Convene special meetings, as and when necessary, at Senior Officials’ level to address challenges of transboundary or transnational nature such as haze pollution, pandemics, transnational organised crimes, irregular movement of persons, hazardous waste, oil spill incidents, trafficking in wildlife and timber; and

B.5.2 Develop a coordinated ASEAN approach to improve nuclear safety, in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and other relevant

D.2 A Safer ASEAN that is able to Respond to all Health-related Hazards including Biological, Chemical, and Radiological-nuclear, and Emerging Threats


partners iv. Encourage accession to the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency, the Convention of Nuclear Safety and the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident

B.5.4 Promote disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction while enhancing ASEAN capacity to address deliberate/accidental release of hazardous substances/agents of weapons of mass destruction iv. Enhance capacity to address deliberate/accidental release of hazardous substances/agents of WMD, in collaboration with relevant international organisations and external parties; and

3.a Strengthen the

implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate

3.b Support the research

and development of vaccines and medicines for the communicable and non-communicable diseases that primarily affect developing countries, provide access to affordable essential medicines and vaccines, in accordance with the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public

E.2.x. Promote registration of intellectual property rights (IPR), and strengthen its cooperation and implementation in ASEAN in areas such as food safety, medicines, traditional cultural assets and biodiversity-based products.


Health, which affirms the right of developing countries to use to the full the provisions in the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights regarding flexibilities to protect public health, and, in particular, provide access to medicines for all

3.c Substantially increase

health financing and the recruitment, development, training and retention of the health workforce in developing countries, especially in least developed countries and small island developing States

C.7. Healthcare v. Further facilitate the mobility of healthcare professionals in the region;

A.2.iii. Promote participation of local governments/authorities, provinces, townships, municipalities and cities through the central government in the development of ASEAN capacity building programmes that benefit their respective communities; B.3.ii. Promote sustainable financing mechanism for social protection, particularly universal health coverage, early childhood care and development, financial risk protection for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, and social pension, through strategic partnerships with private sector and other relevant stakeholders; E.2.ix. Encourage the government, private sector and community to develop a system of continuous training and re-training to support lifelong learning and workforce development; and

3.d Strengthen the

capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks

B.3.9 Enhance ASEAN capacity to address transnational crimes and trans boundary challenges

A.2.i. Increase competencies and resilience of relevant stakeholders with advanced technological and managerial skills so as to improve institutional capacity to address current challenges and emerging trends, such as disasters, pandemics and climate


change; D.2.1. Strengthen health systems to be resilient in preparedness for effective response to health-related hazards, including biological, chemical, radiological-nuclear hazards and emerging threats;


girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes

A.2. Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions ii. Harness the use of information and communication technologies across different age groups as a means to connect with the regional and global community; vii. Work towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

B.2 Equitable Access for All iv. Provide mechanisms and enhance institutional capacity to promote greater access to basic social services for all, such as health services and education including early childhood education and vocational education, skills training, and promotion of skills recognition; xi. Promote equitable opportunities to quality education and access to information with priority given to the advancement of universal access to education;


girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education

4.3 By 2030, ensure equal

access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university

A.2. Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions ii. Harness the use of information and communication technologies across different age groups as a means to connect with the regional and global



increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship

community; vii. Work towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.


E.2 Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN E.3. Engender a Culture of Entrepreneurship in ASEAN i. Strengthen the supportive environment for socially and environmentally responsible entrepreneurship, such as mentoring, providing seed money, venture and crowd funding, and marketing support; ii. Promote and nurture creative and inclusive social entrepreneurship for youths, persons with disabilities, women and vulnerable and marginalised groups; and

4.5 By 2030, eliminate

gender disparities in education and ensure equal

A.2. Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions


access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations

ii. Harness the use of information and communication technologies across different age groups as a means to connect with the regional and global community; vii. Work towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.



youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy


learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

A.2.5 Promote and protect human rights, fundamental freedoms and social justice to ensure our peoples live with dignity in peace, harmony and prosperity i. encourage ASEAN member states to strengthen domestic legislation and institutions, promote human rights education and hold consultation with relevant stakeholders

A.3.1. Promote the culture of peace, inter alia, respect for diversity, promotion of tolerance and understanding of faith, religion and culture A.3.2. Promote tolerance and

A.2. Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions ii. Harness the use of information and communication technologies across different age groups as a means to connect with the regional and global community; vii. Work towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

B.1. Reducing Barriers i. Reduce inequality and promote equitable access to social protection and enjoyment of human rights by all and participation in societies, such as developing and implementing frameworks, guidelines and


moderation to bridge differences, defuse tensions, resolve disputes and counter violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations i. Promote education as an effective means of instilling respect for life and the values of tolerance and moderation, non-violence and mutual understanding to prevent the spread of violent extremism and addressing its root causes;

mechanisms for elimination of all forms of discrimination, violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect;


B.3. Promotion and Protection of Human Rights iv. Support accelerated implementation among ASEAN Member States to extend coverage, accessibility, availability, comprehensiveness, quality, equality, affordability and sustainability of social services and social protection;

E.1. Towards an Open and Adaptive ASEAN ii. Promote a culture of tolerance, understanding and mutual respect for religions and interfaith dialogue; iii. Showcase ASEAN to the outside world using various approaches e.g. ASEAN arts, film festivals and heritage programmes; v. Promote greater people-to-people interaction and mobility within and outside ASEAN; xi. Promote measures to ensure a caring society, social harmony and values of humanity, and spirit of community.


E.2 Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN

4.a Build and upgrade

education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all

B.2.xiii. Promote increased accessibility for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in keeping with the universal design facilities.

4.b By 2020, substantially

expand globally the number of scholarships available to developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and African countries, for enrolment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programmes, in developed countries and other developing countries

4.c By 2030, substantially

increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island developing States

E.2 Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN viii. Strengthen regional and global cooperation in enhancing the quality and competitiveness of higher education institutions;


5.1 End all forms of

discrimination against all women and girls everywhere

A.2. Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions vii. Work towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

B.1. Reducing Barriers i. Reduce inequality and promote equitable access to social protection and enjoyment of human rights by all and participation in societies, such as developing and implementing frameworks, guidelines and mechanisms for elimination of all forms of discrimination, violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect;

B.2 Equitable Access for All ii. Develop regional strategies and enhance institutional capacity for gender mainstreaming in ASEAN policies, programmes and budgets across pillars and sectors; v. Support ASEAN Member States’ initiatives in strengthening national gender and age-disaggregated databases and analyses, including on poverty and equity, and establish a reliable regional database for key sectors to support ASEAN policies and programmes;

B.3 Promotion and Protection of Human Rights i. Promote regional inter-sectoral mechanisms towards a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach in enhancing quality care, well-being, gender equality, social justice human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially the vulnerable groups, in response to all hazards and emerging social and economic risks/threats; vi. Enhance regional initiatives to promote and protect the rights of


women and children as well as persons with disabilities especially through the work of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC); vii. Enhance regional initiatives and stakeholder participation to promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination–institutionalised or otherwise–exploitation, trafficking, harmful practices, and violence and abuse against children, women, persons with disabilities, youths, migrant workers, the elderly/older persons, and victims/survivors of trafficking in persons, ethnic minority groups, and vulnerable and marginalised groups;

5.2 Eliminate all forms of

violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation

B.3.4 Enhance Cooperation against trafficking in persons and people smuggling B.3.7 Strengthen cooperation on border control



B.3 Promotion and Protection of Human Rights i. Promote regional inter-sectoral mechanisms towards a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach in


enhancing quality care, well-being, gender equality, social justice human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially the vulnerable groups, in response to all hazards and emerging social and economic risks/threats; vi. Enhance regional initiatives to promote and protect the rights of women and children as well as persons with disabilities especially through the work of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC); vii. Enhance regional initiatives and stakeholder participation to promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination–institutionalised or otherwise–exploitation, trafficking, harmful practices, and violence and abuse against children, women, persons with disabilities, youths, migrant workers, the elderly/older persons, and victims/survivors of trafficking in persons, ethnic minority groups, and vulnerable and marginalised groups;

5.3 Eliminate all harmful

practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation

B.3 Promotion and Protection of Human Rights i. Promote regional inter-sectoral mechanisms towards a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach in enhancing quality care, well-being, gender equality, social justice human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially the vulnerable groups, in response to all hazards and emerging social and economic risks/threats; iii. Provide regional platforms for dialogue and support initiatives to address issues of traditional practices that impinge upon the fulfilment of rights;


vi. Enhance regional initiatives to promote and protect the rights of women and children as well as persons with disabilities especially through the work of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC); vii. Enhance regional initiatives and stakeholder participation to promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination–institutionalised or otherwise–exploitation, trafficking, harmful practices, and violence and abuse against children, women, persons with disabilities, youths, migrant workers, the elderly/older persons, and victims/survivors of trafficking in persons, ethnic minority groups, and vulnerable and marginalised groups;

5.4 Recognize and value

unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, infrastructure and social protection policies and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate

5.5 Ensure women’s full

and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life

A.3.2. Promote tolerance and moderation to bridge differences, defuse tensions, resolve disputes and counter violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations vi. Provide the space, support and mechanisms to cultivate emerging leadership from various stakeholders, including women and youth, to help

C.9. Science and Technology iii. Establish systems and mechanisms that will increase the engagement of women and youth in STI to promote entrepreneurship;

D.1. Strengthening the Role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises v. Promote entrepreneurship and human capital development by creating a more


B.2 Equitable Access for All ix. Ensure inclusive, participatory and representative decision making at all


enhance ASEAN innovativeness and vitality to effectively meet global challenges, including the rise of violent extremism v. Undertake studies to promote gender-mainstreaming in peacebuilding, peace process, and conflict resolution

B.4.4 strengthen research activities on peace, conflict management and conflict resolution i. Utilise effectively the AIPR in accordance with its TOR, including undertaking studies to promote gender mainstreaming in peacebuilding, peace process and conflict resolution as well as promoting collaboration and networking between the AIPR and relevant institutes

conducive environment for entrepreneurship through the ASEAN On-line Academy; and enhancing human capital development for MSMEs, in particular youth and women.

levels with special attention to the needs of those in disadvantaged situations, including ethnic minority groups, children, youths, women, persons with disabilities, and the elderly/older persons;

5.6 Ensure universal

access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights as agreed in accordance with the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome documents of their review conferences

5.a Undertake reforms to

give women equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to ownership and control over land and other forms of property, financial services,

A.2.vii. Work towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls B.2.ii. Develop regional strategies and enhance institutional capacity for gender mainstreaming in ASEAN policies, programmes and budgets


inheritance and natural resources, in accordance with national laws

across pillars and sectors;

5.b Enhance the use of

enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women


A.2.vii. Work towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls

5.c Adopt and strengthen

sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels

A.2.vii. Work towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls B.2.ii. Develop regional strategies and enhance institutional capacity for gender mainstreaming in ASEAN policies, programmes and budgets across pillars and sectors; B.2.v. Support ASEAN Member States’ initiatives in strengthening national gender and age-disaggregated databases and analyses, including on poverty and equity, and establish a reliable regional database for key sectors to support ASEAN policies and programmes; B.3.i. Promote regional inter-sectoral mechanisms towards a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach in enhancing quality care, well-being, gender equality, social justice human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially the vulnerable groups, in response to all hazards and emerging social and economic risks/threats; B.3.vi. Enhance regional initiatives to promote and protect the rights of


women and children as well as persons with disabilities especially through the work of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC);

6.1 By 2030, achieve

universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

C.2. Environmentally Sustainable Cities iii. Promote coordination among relevant sectors to provide access to clean land, green public space, clean air, clean and safe water, and sanitation;

D.5. Enhanced and Optimised Financing Systems, Food, Water, Energy Availability, and other Social Safety Nets in Times of Crises by making Resources more Available, Accessible, Affordable and Sustainable iii. Enhance cross-sectoral and cross-pillar coordination to ensure availability of clean water, sanitation facilities and electricity to households in times of crises;

6.2 By 2030, achieve

access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.3 By 2030, improve water

quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

B.8. Sustainable Economic Development vii. Promote good agriculture practices to minimise the negative effects on natural resources such as soil, forest and water, and reduce the greenhouse gas emission; and

C.1 Conservation and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Natural Resources iv. Adopt good management practices and strengthen policies to address the impact of development projects on coastal and international waters and transboundary environmental issues, including pollution, illegal movement and disposal of hazardous substances


and waste, and in doing so, utilise existing regional and international institutions and agreements; v. Enhance policy and capacity development and best practices to conserve, develop and sustainably manage marine, wetlands, peatlands, biodiversity, and land and water resources;

C.2. Environmentally Sustainable Cities i. Enhance participatory and integrated approaches in urban planning and management for sustainable urbanisation towards a clean and green ASEAN; ii. Strengthen the capacity of national and local institutions to implement strategies and programmes towards liveable cities; iii. Promote coordination among relevant sectors to provide access to clean land, green public space, clean air, clean and safe water, and sanitation;


increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity


6.5 By 2030, implement

integrated water resources management at all levels,

C.1 Conservation and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Natural


including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

Resources iv. Adopt good management practices and strengthen policies to address the impact of development projects on coastal and international waters and transboundary environmental issues, including pollution, illegal movement and disposal of hazardous substances and waste, and in doing so, utilise existing regional and international institutions and agreements; v. Enhance policy and capacity development and best practices to conserve, develop and sustainably manage marine, wetlands, peatlands, biodiversity, and land and water resources; viii. Strengthen global and regional partnerships and support the implementation of relevant international agreements and frameworks;

6.6 By 2020, protect and

restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

B.8. Sustainable Economic Development viii. Promote forest management involving the community living within and surrounding the forest for the sustainability of the forest and prosperity of the people.

C.1 Conservation and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Natural Resources vi. Promote capacity building in a continuous effort to have sustainable management of ecosystems and natural resources; vii. Promote cooperation on environmental management towards sustainable use of ecosystems and natural resources through environmental education, community engagement and public outreach;

6.a By 2030, expand

international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing

C.2.ii. Strengthen the capacity of national and local institutions to implement strategies and programmes towards liveable cities;


countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

C.2.iii. Promote coordination among relevant sectors to provide access to clean land, green public space, clean air, clean and safe water, and sanitation; C.4.iii. Enhance capacity of relevant stakeholders to implement sound waste management and energy efficiency; and

6.b Support and strengthen

the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

C.2.i. Enhance participatory and integrated approaches in urban planning and management for sustainable urbanisation towards a clean and green ASEAN; C.2.iii. Promote coordination among relevant sectors to provide access to clean land, green public space, clean air, clean and safe water, and sanitation;

7.1 By 2030, ensure

universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

B.5.2 Develop a coordinated ASEAN approach to improve nuclear safety, in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and other relevant partners ii. Promote the peaceful uses of nuclear energy in compliance with the IAEA safety, security and safeguard standards iii. Explore joint research and development projects in civilian nuclear technology, with international organization

C.4. Energy: With a strategic theme “Enhancing energy connectivity and market integration in ASEAN to achieve energy security, accessibility, affordability and sustainability for all,” the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025 will be implemented in two phases, i.e. Phase I from 2016-2020 and Phase II from 2021-2025.

D.5. Enhanced and Optimised Financing Systems, Food, Water, Energy Availability, and other Social Safety Nets in Times of Crises by making Resources more Available, Accessible, Affordable and Sustainable ii. Enhance cross-sectoral and cross-pillar coordination to ensure availability and accessibility of affordable energy services at the household level and promote utilisation of renewable energy and green technologies; iii. Enhance cross-sectoral and cross-pillar coordination to ensure availability of clean water, sanitation facilities and electricity to households in times of crises;


7.2 By 2030, increase

substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix

C.4. Energy v. Renewable Energy (RE): Increase the component of RE to a mutually agreed percentage number in the ASEAN Energy Mix (Total Primary Energy Supply) by 2020;

D.5. Enhanced and Optimised Financing Systems, Food, Water, Energy Availability, and other Social Safety Nets in Times of Crises by making Resources more Available, Accessible, Affordable and Sustainable ii. Enhance cross-sectoral and cross-pillar coordination to ensure availability and accessibility of affordable energy services at the household level and promote utilisation of renewable energy and green technologies;

7.3 By 2030, double the

global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

C4 Energy iv. Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Reduce energy intensity in ASEAN by 20% as a medium-term target in 2020 and 30% as a long-term target in 2025, based on 2005 level;

Same as 7.1

7.a By 2030, enhance

international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology

C.4 Energy v. Renewable Energy (RE): Increase the component of RE to a mutually agreed percentage number in the ASEAN Energy Mix (Total Primary Energy Supply) by 2020;

C.4.iii. Enhance capacity of relevant stakeholders to implement sound waste management and energy efficiency; and

7.b By 2030, expand

infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying

C.4 Energy i. ASEAN Power Grid (APG): Initiate multilateral electricity trade in at least one sub-

D.5.ii. Enhance cross-sectoral and cross-pillar coordination to ensure availability and accessibility of


modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

region in ASEAN by 2018 ii. Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline (TAGP): Enhance connectivity within ASEAN for energy security and accessibility via pipelines and regasification terminals; iii. Coal and Clean Coal Technology: Enhance the image of coal in ASEAN through promotion of clean coal technologies (CCT) as well as increase in the number of CCT projects by 2020;

affordable energy services at the household level and promote utilisation of renewable energy and green technologies;

8.1 Sustain per capita

economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries

The AEC Blueprints 2025 as a whole can contribute to the global efforts to engender a more equitable and inclusive economic growth, reduce and eradicate poverty, sustain high growth rates of per capita and maintain the rise of middle class.

B.2 Equitable Access for All x. Promote inclusive growth through appropriate measures at the national level to ensure that the poor and vulnerable have equitable access to economic and other opportunities

8.2 Achieve higher levels

of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors

B. Competitive, Innovative, and Dynamic ASEAN : to focus on elements that contribute to increasing the region’s competitiveness and productivity by (i) engendering a level playing for all firms through effective competition policy; (ii) fostering the creation and protection of knowledge; (iii) deepening ASEAN participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs); and (iv) strengthening related regulatory frameworks and overall regulatory practice and coherence at the regional level.

E.2. Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN

8.3 Promote development-

oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship,

A.4. Financial Integration, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Stability ii. Promote financial inclusion to deliver financial products and services to a wider community that is under-served, including

E.3. Engender a Culture of Entrepreneurship in ASEAN


creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

MSMEs. This would also include initiatives to address the uneven digital gap in the region and reflect changes in the demographic structure, as some countries become aging societies.

D.1. Strengthening the Role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises A more structured and targeted MSME programme will be instituted to enhance MSME competitiveness, resilience and to enable greater benefits from ASEAN integration. Initiatives towards improved conducive policy environment for MSMEs and enhanced market-related measures are required to support these objectives, and to drive MSME productivity and innovation as well as inclusive and equitable development, and gender opportunities for micro enterprises and SMEs.

8.4 Improve progressively,

through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead

B.8. Sustainable Development : ASEAN recognises the importance of sustainable economic development as an integral part of the region’s growth strategy. Protection of the environment and natural resources supports economic growth and vice versa. ASEAN would actively promote green development by developing a sustainable growth agenda that promotes the use of clean energy and related technologies, including renewable energy through green technology, as well as enhances sustainable consumption and production, and including it in national development plans

C.4. Sustainable Consumption and Production

8.5 By 2030, achieve full

and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities,


B.1 Reducing Barriers iv. Promote regional cooperation initiatives to support ASEAN Member States in implementing the Bali Declaration on the Enhancement of the Role and Participation of the Persons


and equal pay for work of equal value

D.1. Strengthening the Role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises v. Promote entrepreneurship and human capital development by creating a more conducive environment for entrepreneurship through the ASEAN On-line Academy; and enhancing human capital development for MSMEs, in particular youth and women.

with Disabilities in ASEAN Community and the ASEAN Decade of Persons with Disabilities (2011-2020); and

B.2 Equitable Access for All iii. Enhance effectiveness of the implementation of strategies and programmes under ASCC and promote their harmonisation with those of ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) and AEC, particularly in the areas of social protection, universal health coverage, food safety, poverty eradication, employment and decent work, and trafficking in persons; vi. Promote human capital development, economic self-reliance and sustainable livelihood, especially among the poor, through access to education, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship and micro-finance;

B.3 Promotion and Protection of Human Rights vii. Enhance regional initiatives and stakeholder participation to promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination–institutionalised or otherwise–exploitation, trafficking, harmful practices, and violence and abuse against children, women, persons with disabilities, youths, migrant workers, the elderly/older persons, and victims/survivors of trafficking in persons, ethnic minority groups, and vulnerable and marginalised groups; ix. Enhance regional initiatives in accordance with the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant


Workers to improve the protection and promotion of the rights of workers and migrant workers


reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

B.1 Reducing Barriers B.2 Equitable Access for All B.3 Promotion and Protection of Human Rights E.2. Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN E.3. Engender a Culture of Entrepreneurship in ASEAN

8.7 Take immediate and

effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms

B.3.4. Enhance cooperation against trafficking in persons and people smuggling

B.3 Promotion and Protection of Human Rights vii. Enhance regional initiatives and stakeholder participation to promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination–institutionalised or otherwise–exploitation, trafficking, harmful practices, and violence and abuse against children, women, persons with disabilities, youths, migrant workers, the elderly/older persons, and victims/survivors of trafficking in persons, ethnic minority groups, and vulnerable and marginalised groups; ix. Enhance regional initiatives in accordance with the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers to improve the protection and promotion of the rights of workers and migrant workers.

8.8 Protect labour rights

and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment


8.9 By 2030, devise and

implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

C.6 Tourism ii. Achieve a more sustainable and inclusive pattern of ASEAN tourism through the following key measures: a. Mainstream local community and public-private sector participation in the tourism value chains at the destination level; b. Ensure safety and security, prioritising protection and maintenance of natural and cultural heritage; and c. Increase responsiveness to environmental protection and climate change.

E.1 Towards an Open and Adaptive ASEAN iii. Showcase ASEAN to the outside world using various approaches e.g. ASEAN arts, film festivals and heritage programmes;

E.2. Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN x. Promote registration of intellectual property rights (IPR), and strengthen its cooperation and implementation in ASEAN in areas such as food safety, medicines, traditional cultural assets and biodiversity-based products.

8.10 Strengthen the

capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all

A.4. Financial Integration, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Stability i. Strengthen financial integration to facilitate intra-ASEAN trade and investment by increasing the role of ASEAN indigenous banks, having more integrated insurance markets, and having more connected capital markets. These will be supported by robust financial market infrastructure that is safe, cost-efficient, and more connected. Financial liberalisation will be undertaken with greater regulatory cohesiveness to keep requirements for regulatory compliance to a minimum to reduce costs, while remaining prudent. ii. Promote financial inclusion to deliver financial products and services to a wider community that is under-served, including MSMEs. This would also include initiatives to address the uneven digital gap in the region and reflect changes in the demographic structure, as some countries become aging


societies. iii. Ensure financial stability through the continuous strengthening of regional infrastructure, particularly in times of regional stress.

8.a Increase Aid for Trade

support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, including through the Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries

8.b By 2020, develop and

operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization

9.1 Develop quality,

reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

C. Enhance Connectivity and Sectoral Cooperation C.1. Transport i. Land Transport: a. Achieve land transport infrastructure (road and railway) integration and inter-modal interconnectivity, with principal airports, ports, and inland waterway and ferry links; and b. Promote concerted and coordinated efforts at policy and operation level to develop ASEAN land transport trade corridors. ii. Air Transport: : Strengthen the

C.2. Environmentally Sustainable Cities iv. Promote cities that are child-, youths-, the elderly/older persons-, and persons with disabilities-friendly through enhanced coordination with relevant sectors to provide sustainable and accessible infrastructure systems;


ASEAN Single Aviation Market (ASAM) for a more competitive and resilient ASEAN iii. Maritime transport: Establish an ASEAN Single Shipping Market (ASSM) and promote maritime safety, security and strategic economic corridors within ASEAN iv. Transport facilitation: Establish an integrated, efficient and globally competitive logistics and multimodal transportation system, for seamless movement of passengers by road vehicles and cargos within and beyond ASEAN v. Sustainable transport: To formulate a regional policy framework to support sustainable transport that includes low carbon modes of transport, energy efficiency and user-friendly transport initiatives, integration of transport, and land-use planning.

9.2 Promote inclusive and

sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries

9.3 Increase the access of

small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including

A.4. Financial Integration, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Stability ii. Promote financial inclusion to deliver financial products and services to a wider community that is under-served, including MSMEs. This would also include

B.2. Equitable Access for All vi. Promote human capital development, economic self-reliance and sustainable livelihood, especially among the poor, through access to education, employment


affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets

initiatives to address the uneven digital gap in the region and reflect changes in the demographic structure, as some countries become aging societies. D.1. Strengthening the Role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises ii. Increase access to finance by developing and enhancing the institutional framework in respect of improving understanding and strengthening traditional financing infrastructure as well as the policy environment and measures that foster alternative and non-traditional financing; promote financial inclusion and literacy and the ability of MSMEs to be better engaged in the financial systems; and enhance tax and other incentive schemes;

opportunities, entrepreneurship and micro-finance; D.5. Enhanced and Optimised Financing Systems, Food, Water, Energy Availability, and other Social Safety Nets in Times of Crises by making Resources more Available, Accessible, Affordable and Sustainable v. Explore the possibility of establishing financial and insurance mechanisms and strategies for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.

9.4 By 2030, upgrade

infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities

B.8. Sustainable Economic Development : ASEAN recognises the importance of sustainable economic development as an integral part of the region’s growth strategy. Protection of the environment and natural resources supports economic growth and vice versa. ASEAN would actively promote green development by developing a sustainable growth agenda that promotes the use of clean energy and related technologies, including renewable energy through green technology, as well as enhances sustainable consumption and production, and including it in national development plans C.4. Energy : With a strategic theme “Enhancing energy

C.2 Environmentally Sustainable Cities iii. Promote coordination among relevant sectors to provide access to clean land, green public space, clean air, clean and safe water, and sanitation; C.4. Sustainable Consumption and Production iii. Enhance capacity of relevant stakeholders to implement sound waste management and energy efficiency; and


connectivity and market integration in ASEAN to achieve energy security, accessibility, affordability and sustainability for all,” the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC) 2016-2025 will be implemented in two phases, i.e. Phase I from 2016-2020 and Phase II from 2021-2025.

9.5 Enhance scientific

research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending

B.3. Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights Cooperation : Protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) is critical for ASEAN Member States to move higher up in the technology ladder, in encouraging transfer of technology, and in stimulating innovation and creativity. The approach in the next ten years will be based on the need to support the economic development in the region through effective use of IP and creativity. National IP regimes should achieve full technical and procedural convergence, and IP Offices have adopted modern business models and practices that enable provision of efficient and effective “world class” services to clients at the national and regional levels. The future landscape will be more competitive and productive as IP is one of the contributory factors towards enhancing the volume and value of exports, flows of domestic and foreign direct investment and improved global competitiveness rankings.

B.4. Productivity-Driven Growth, Innovation, Research and Development, and Technology Commercialisation :

E.2. Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN i. Enhance the competitiveness of ASEAN human resources through the promotion of life-long learning, pathways, equivalencies and skills development as well as the use of information and communication technologies across age groups; iii. Encourage regional cooperation in the areas of education, training and research, and strengthen ASEAN’s role in regional and global research network by promoting initiatives and providing incentives and support for research and development, including research publications; iv. Promote the free flow of ideas, knowledge, expertise, and skills to inject dynamism within the region; v. Strengthen curricula and system of education in science, technology and creative disciplines; vii. Promote ASEAN as a centre for human resource


Given the critical role of technology adaptation and diffusion, as well as innovation in ASEAN’s productivity growth and long-term competitiveness, ASEAN Member States need to take a concerted effort to improve their innovation and technological capability. The challenge towards a more innovative ASEAN is in terms of investment in research and development (R&D) and human capital development, and the strengthening of the policy and institutional environment (e.g. IPR regime) for quality assurance, technology diffusion and innovation.

development and training; ix. Encourage the government, private sector and community to develop a system of continuous training and re-training

9.a Facilitate sustainable

and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States

9.b Support domestic

technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities

B.4. Productivity-Driven Growth, Innovation, Research and Development, and Technology Commercialisation : Given the critical role of technology adaptation and diffusion, as well as innovation in ASEAN’s productivity growth and long-term competitiveness, ASEAN Member States need to take a concerted effort to improve their innovation and technological capability. The challenge towards a more innovative ASEAN is in

E.2. Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN


terms of investment in research and development (R&D) and human capital development, and the strengthening of the policy and institutional environment (e.g. IPR regime) for quality assurance, technology diffusion and innovation.

9.c Significantly increase

access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

C.2. Information and Communications Technology : ASEAN will need to continue prioritising the bridging of the digital gap and ensure that all communities and businesses can benefit from ICT adoption. The AEC 2025 vision will be built upon the successes of the past ASEAN ICT Masterplan. It will aspire to propel ASEAN towards a digitally-enabled economy that is secure, sustainable and transformative, and to further leverage ICT to enable an innovative, inclusive and integrated ASEAN.

B.1.iii. Provide regional mechanisms to promote access to information and communication technologies for all; E.1.i. Encourage freedom of universal access to information and communication technology in accordance with national legislations; E.2.iv. Promote the free flow of ideas, knowledge, expertise, and skills to inject dynamism within the region;

10.1 By 2030,

progressively achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40 per cent of the population at a rate higher than the national average

D.1 Strengthening the Role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) :

A more structured and targeted MSME programme will be instituted to enhance MSME competitiveness, resilience and to enable greater benefits from ASEAN integration. Initiatives towards improved conducive policy environment for MSMEs and enhanced market-related measures are required to support these objectives, and to drive MSME productivity and innovation as well as inclusive and equitable development, and gender opportunities for micro enterprises and SMEs.


10.2 By 2030, empower

and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

D.2.2. Raise the presence and awareness of ASEAN iii. Ensure ASEAN awareness-raising activities and programmes are gender-sensitive and accessible to all segments of society, including persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups; and

B.2. Equitable Access for All

10.3 Ensure equal

opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard

A.2.2 Instil the culture of good governance and mainstream the principles thereof into the policies and practices of the ASEAN Community A.2.3 Instil the culture of integrity and anti-corruption and mainstream the principles thereof into the policies and practices of the ASEAN Community A.2.4 Establish programmes for mutual support and assistance among ASEAN Member States in the development of strategies for strengthening the rule of law, judicial systems and legal infrastructure A.2.5 Promote and protect human rights, fundamental freedoms and social justice to ensure our peoples live with dignity, in peace, harmony and prosperity i. Encourage ASEAN Member States to strengthen domestic legislation and institutions, promote human rights education and hold consultations with relevant stakeholders;


iv. Promote non-discriminatory laws, policies and practices by developing effective, responsive, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels;

B.1. Reducing Barriers

i. Reduce inequality and promote equitable access to social protection and enjoyment of human rights by all and participation in societies, such as developing and implementing frameworks, guidelines and mechanisms for elimination of all forms of discrimination, violence, exploitation, abuse and neglect;

B.2. Equitable Access for All

ii. Develop regional strategies and enhance institutional capacity for gender mainstreaming in ASEAN policies, programmes and budgets across pillars and sectors;

B.3 Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

vii. Enhance regional initiatives and stakeholder participation to promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination–institutionalised or otherwise–exploitation, trafficking,


harmful practices, and violence and abuse against children, women, persons with disabilities, youths, migrant workers, the elderly/older persons, and victims/survivors of trafficking in persons, ethnic minority groups, and vulnerable and marginalised groups;

10.4 Adopt policies,

especially fiscal, wage and social protection policies, and progressively achieve greater equality


B.2. Equitable Access for All iii. Enhance effectiveness of the implementation of strategies and programmes under ASCC and promote their harmonisation with those of ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) and AEC, particularly in the areas of social protection, universal health coverage, food safety, poverty eradication, employment and decent work, and trafficking in persons; iv. Support accelerated implementation among ASEAN Member States to extend coverage, accessibility, availability, comprehensiveness, quality, equality, affordability and sustainability of social services and social protection;

D.4. Strengthened Social Protection for Women, Children, Youths, the


Elderly/Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Ethnic Minority Groups, Migrant Workers, Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups, and People Living in At-risk Areas, including People Living in Remote and Border Areas and Climate Sensitive Areas, to Reduce Vulnerabilities in Times of Climate Change-related Crises, Disasters and other Environmental Changes

i. Encourage risk and vulnerability assessments and other scientific and evidence-based measures for policies and plans to ensure targeted response measures; and

ii.

10.5 Improve the

regulation and monitoring of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulations

A.4. Financial Integration, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Stability iii. Ensure financial stability through the continuous strengthening of regional infrastructure, particularly in times of regional stress.

B.7. Effective, Efficient, Coherent and Responsive Regulations, and Good Regulatory Practice: In view of global competition and of social, economic and technological changes and imperatives, ASEAN Member States need to ensure that the regulatory regime is relevant, robust, effective, coherent, transparent, accountable, and forward looking in terms of regulatory structures and design, as well as implementation processes. In addition, ASEAN recognises the need to continue engaging the


various stakeholders to build a more dynamic AEC 2025, in particular, the need to promote a more responsive ASEAN by strengthening governance through greater transparency in the public sector and in engaging with the private sector.

10.6 Ensure enhanced

representation and voice for developing countries in decision-making in global international economic and financial institutions in order to deliver more effective, credible, accountable and legitimate institutions

C. ASEAN Centrality in a Dynamic and Outward Looking Region

10.7 Facilitate orderly,

safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies

A.2.5. Promote and protect human rights, fundamental freedoms and social justice to ensure our peoples live with dignity, in peace, harmony and prosperity xv. Cooperate closely with the relevant Sectoral Bodies, while maintaining the respective reporting lines, to expedite the work of the ASEAN Committee on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers in developing an instrument to ensure the rights of migrant workers are well protected within the region, in accordance with thelaws, regulations and policies of respective ASEAN Member States.

C.2. Environmentally Sustainable Cities vi. Strengthen policies and strategies for the effective impact management of population growth and migration on cities.

10.a Implement the

principle of special and differential treatment for


developing countries, in particular least developed countries, in accordance with World Trade Organization agreements

10.b Encourage official

development assistance and financial flows, including foreign direct investment, to States where the need is greatest, in particular least developed countries, African countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their national plans and programmes

D.4 Narrowing Development Gap esp ii. Strengthen the capacity building in newer ASEAN Member States to implement regional commitments towards ASEAN economic integration; v. Enhance productivity and competitiveness of rural economies, especially in the newer ASEAN Member States; vi. Emphasise on the development of MSMEs of ASEAN Member States

10.c By 2030, reduce to

less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent

11.1 By 2030, ensure

access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums

ii. Enhance cross-sectoral and cross-pillar coordination to ensure availability and accessibility of affordable energy services at the household level and promote utilisation of renewable energy and green technologies;

11.2 By 2030, provide

access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all,

C.1. Transport v. Sustainable transport: To formulate a regional policy framework to support sustainable transport that includes low carbon

B.2. Equitable Access for All xiii. Promote increased accessibility for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in keeping


improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons

modes of transport, energy efficiency and user-friendly transport initiatives, integration of transport, and land-use planning.

with the universal design facilities.

11.3 By 2030, enhance

inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries

C.2. Environmentally Sustainable Cities i. Enhance participatory and integrated approaches in urban planning and management for sustainable urbanisation towards a clean and green ASEAN;

11.4 Strengthen efforts to

protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage

11.5 By 2030, significantly

reduce the number of deaths and the number of people affected and substantially decrease the direct economic losses relative to global gross domestic product caused by disasters, including water-related disasters, with a focus on protecting the poor and people in vulnerable situations

D.1. A Disaster Resilient ASEAN that is able to Anticipate, Respond, Cope, Adapt, and Build Back Better, Smarter, and Faster


11.6 By 2030, reduce the

adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management



universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older persons and persons with disabilities

B.2. Equitable Access for All xiii. Promote increased accessibility for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups in keeping with the universal design facilities.

C.2. Environmentally Sustainable Cities

11.a Support positive

economic, social and environmental links between urban, per-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning

C.2.v. Strengthen positive economic, social and environmental linkages among urban, peri-urban and rural areas;

11.b By 2020, substantially

increase the number of cities and human settlements adopting and implementing integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, resilience to disasters, and develop and implement, in line with the Sendai Framework for

C.3. Sustainable Climate D.1.iii. Promote local communities’ resilience by integrating principles of resilience in risk reduction, preparedness, response, recovery, and rehabilitation measures;


Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, holistic disaster risk management at all levels

11.c Support least

developed countries, including through financial and technical assistance, in building sustainable and resilient buildings utilizing local materials

12.1 Implement the 10-

year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries

C.4. Sustainable Consumption and Production iv. Promote the integration of Sustainable Consumption and Production strategy and best practices into national and regional policies or as part of CSR activities.

12.2 By 2030, achieve the

sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

B.8. Sustainable Economic Development vii. Promote good agriculture practices to minimise the negative effects on natural resources such as soil, forest and water, and reduce the greenhouse gas emission; and

viii. Promote forest management involving the community living within and surrounding the forest for the sustainability of the forest and prosperity of the people.

C.4. Energy iv. Energy Efficiency and Conservation: Reduce energy intensity in ASEAN by 20% as a medium-term target in 2020 and 30% as a


i. Strengthen public-private partnerships to promote the adoption of environmentally-sound technologies for maximising resource efficiency;


long-term target in 2025, based on 2005 level;

C.5. Food, Agriculture and Forestry iii. Enable sustainable production and equitable distribution; vi. Promote sustainable forest management;

C.5. Food, Agriculture and Forestry iii. Enable sustainable production and equitable distribution

12.3 By 2030, halve per

capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses

C.5. Food, Agriculture and Forestry

iii. Enable sustainable production and equitable distribution

C.4. Sustainable Consumption and Production ii. Promote environmental education (including eco-school practice), awareness, and capacity to adopt sustainable consumption and green lifestyle at all levels;

12.4 By 2020, achieve the

environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment


iii. Enhance capacity of relevant stakeholders to implement sound waste management and energy efficiency; and


reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse


12.6 Encourage

companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle

12.7 Promote public

procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities

12.8 By 2030, ensure that

people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature


ii. Promote environmental education (including eco-school practice), awareness, and capacity to adopt sustainable consumption and green lifestyle at all levels;

12.a Support developing

countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production

C.4.i. Strengthen public-private partnerships to promote the adoption of environmentally-sound technologies for maximising resource efficiency;

12.b Develop and

implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

C.9. Science and Technology

i. Strengthen existing networks of S&T centres of excellence to promote cooperation, sharing of research facilities and manpower towards joint research and technology development, technology transfer and commercialisation;


ii. Enhance mobility of scientists and researchers from both public S&T institutions and private sector through exchange programmes and other appropriate arrangements, according to the respective laws, rules, regulations and national policies;

iii. Establish systems and mechanisms that will increase the engagement of women and youth in STI to promote entrepreneurship;

iv. Raise public awareness of the various achievements derived from ASEAN cooperation in STI;

v. Establish innovative support systems to promote and manage regional STI enterprise arising from spin-offs and joint ventures; and vi. Establish new strategies for partnership with dialogue partners & other relevant organizations on mutually beneficial projects

12.c Rationalize inefficient

fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities

.


13.1 Strengthen resilience

and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

B.3.8 Strengthen ASEAN cooperation on disaster management and emergency response

B.8. Sustainable Economic Development : ASEAN would actively promote green development by developing a sustainable growth agenda that promotes the use of clean energy and related technologies, including renewable energy through green technology, as well as enhances sustainable consumption and production, and including it in national development plans. Relevant measures include:

i. Foster policies supportive of renewable energy and set collective targets accordingly; ii. Develop a framework to support the deployment and utilisation of efficient and low carbon technologies, and call for international support to ensure ASEAN access to mechanisms that foster low carbon technologies more affordably;

C.5. Food, Agriculture and Forestry iv. Increase resilience to climate change, natural disasters and other shocks;

C.3. Sustainable Climate D.1. A Disaster Resilient ASEAN that is able to Anticipate, Respond, Cope, Adapt, and Build Back Better, Smarter, and Faster D.3. A Climate Adaptive ASEAN with Enhanced Institutional and Human Capacities to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change D.4. Strengthened Social Protection for Women, Children, Youths, the Elderly/Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Ethnic Minority Groups, Migrant Workers, Vulnerable and Marginalised Groups, and People Living in At-risk Areas, including People Living in Remote and Border Areas and Climate Sensitive Areas, to Reduce Vulnerabilities in Times of Climate Change-related Crises, Disasters and other Environmental Changes D.5. Enhanced and Optimised Financing Systems, Food, Water, Energy Availability, and other Social Safety Nets in Times of Crises by making Resources more Available, Accessible,


Affordable and Sustainable

13.2 Integrate climate

change measures into national policies, strategies and planning

D.3. A Climate Adaptive ASEAN with Enhanced Institutional and Human Capacities to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change i. Expand regional cross-sectoral platforms and establish shared strategies to respond to the impacts of climate change; ii. Promote sound scientific and evidence-based policies on climate change adaptation; and

D.1. A Disaster Resilient ASEAN that is able to Anticipate, Respond, Cope, Adapt, and Build Back Better, Smarter, and Faster iv. Promote policy coherence and interlinkages, and synergise initiatives on disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and mitigation, humanitarian actions and sustainable development;

13.3 Improve education,

awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

C.3. Sustainable Climate i. Strengthen human and institutional capacity in implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation, especially on vulnerable and marginalised communities;

13.a Implement the

commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on


Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible

13.b Promote mechanisms

for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities

C.3. Sustainable Climate D.3.i. Expand regional cross-sectoral platforms and establish shared strategies to respond to the impacts of climate change; D.5.i. Enhance cross-sectoral and cross-pillar coordination to ensure food adequacy and accessibility at the household level, especially vulnerable households, and ability to cope with disaster, food price shocks and scarcity by developing adaptive mechanisms and strategies; D.5.iii. Enhance cross-sectoral and cross-pillar coordination to ensure availability of clean water, sanitation facilities and electricity to households in times of crises; D.5.iv. Enhance the targeting of poor, vulnerable and marginalised groups in times of crises; and D.5.v. Explore the possibility of establishing financial and insurance mechanisms and strategies for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.


14.1 By 2025, prevent and

significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution

B.6.1 Maintain the South China Sea as a sea of peace, prosperity and cooperation viii. Explore

or undertake cooperative activities among parties concerned on marine environmental protection; Ix. Explore or undertake cooperative activities among parties concerned on marine scientific research and other agreed activities;

B.6.2 Promote maritime cooperation to comprehensively address maritime issues vi. Promote closer maritime cooperation in the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including the sustainable use of maritime resources and the protection of biodiversity;

C.1. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Natural Resources iii. Promote cooperation for the protection, restoration and sustainable use of coastal and marine environment, respond and deal with the risk of pollution and threats to marine ecosystem and coastal environment, in particular in respect of ecologically sensitive areas; iv. Adopt good management practices and strengthen policies to address the impact of development projects on coastal and international waters and transboundary environmental issues, including pollution, illegal movement and disposal of hazardous substances and waste, and in doing so, utilise existing regional and international institutions and agreements;

14.2 By 2020, sustainably

manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans

C.1. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Natural Resources iii. Promote cooperation for the protection, restoration and sustainable use of coastal and marine environment, respond and deal with the risk of pollution and threats to marine ecosystem and coastal environment, in particular in respect of ecologically sensitive areas; v. Enhance policy and capacity development and best practices to conserve, develop and sustainably manage marine, wetlands, peatlands, biodiversity, and land and water


resources; vi. Promote capacity building in a continuous effort to have sustainable management of ecosystems and natural resources; vii. Promote cooperation on environmental management towards sustainable use of ecosystems and natural resources through environmental education, community engagement and public outreach; viii. Strengthen global and regional partnerships and support the implementation of relevant international agreements and frameworks; ix. Promote the role of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity as the centre of excellence in conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity; and x. Support the full implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the Aichi Targets.

14.3 Minimize and address

the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels

C.1. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Natural Resources iv. Adopt good management practices and strengthen policies to address the impact of development projects on coastal and international waters and transboundary environmental issues, including pollution, illegal movement and disposal of hazardous substances and waste, and in doing so, utilise existing regional and international institutions and agreements;


14.4 By 2020, effectively

regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics

B.6.2 Promote maritime cooperation to comprehensively address maritime issues vii. Expand ASEAN maritime cooperation to effectively combat transnational crimes such as maritime terrorism, smuggling of goods, people and weapons, drug trafficking, trafficking in persons, piracy, hijacking, armed robbery against ships, as well as to address transboundary challenges including oil spill incidents and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, through concrete and practical activities, while maintaining the respective reporting lines;

14.5 By 2020, conserve at

least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information

Same as 14.2

14.6 By 2020, prohibit

certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the


World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation

14.7 By 2030, increase the

economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism

C.6. Tourism ii. Achieve a more sustainable and inclusive pattern of ASEAN tourism through the following key measures: a. Mainstream local community and public-private sector participation in the tourism value chains at the destination level; b. Ensure safety and security, prioritising protection and maintenance of natural and cultural heritage; and c. Increase responsiveness to environmental protection and climate change.

14.a Increase scientific

knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

B.6.2. Promote maritime cooperation to comprehensively address maritime issues vi.

Promote closer maritime cooperation in the protection and preservation of the marine environment, including the sustainable use of maritime resources and the protection of biodiversity;

C.9. Science and Technology i. Strengthen existing networks of S&T centres of excellence to promote cooperation, sharing of research facilities and manpower towards joint research and technology development, technology transfer and commercialisation;

Same as 14.2

14.b Provide access for

small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets


14.c Enhance the

conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in UNCLOS, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of The Future We Want

B.6.3 Ensure peaceful, safe, free and unimpeded international navigation and overflight, in accordance with relevant international laws i. Support the effective implementation of the relevant international laws and conventions, including the 1982 UNCLOS;

C.1. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Natural Resources

viii. Strengthen global and regional partnerships and support the implementation of relevant international agreements and frameworks;

15.1 By 2020, ensure the

conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements

B.8. Sustainable Economic Development vii. Promote good agriculture practices to minimise the negative effects on natural resources such as soil, forest and water, and reduce the greenhouse gas emission; and viii. Promote forest management involving the community living within and surrounding the forest for the sustainability of the forest and prosperity of the people.

C.5. Food, Agriculture and Forestry vi. Promote sustainable forest management;


v. Enhance policy and capacity development and best practices to conserve, develop and sustainably manage marine, wetlands, peatlands, biodiversity, and land and water resources; vi. Promote capacity building in a continuous effort to have sustainable management of ecosystems and natural resources; vii. Promote cooperation on environmental management towards sustainable use of ecosystems and natural resources through environmental education, community engagement and public outreach; viii. Strengthen global and regional partnerships and support the implementation of relevant international agreements and frameworks; ix. Promote the role of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity as the centre of excellence in conservation


and sustainable use of biodiversity; and x. Support the full implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the Aichi Targets.

15.2 By 2020, promote the

implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halt deforestation, restore degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation globally

15.3 By 2030, combat

desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land degradation-neutral world

15.4 By 2030, ensure the

conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development

15.5 Take urgent and

significant action to reduce the degradation of natural habitats, halt the loss of


biodiversity and, by 2020, protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species

15.6 Promote fair and

equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and promote appropriate access to such resources, as internationally agreed

15.7 Take urgent action to

end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna and address both demand and supply of illegal wildlife products

B.3.1 Strengthen cooperation in addressing and combating transnational crimes v. Enhance cooperation in addressing other emerging transnational crimes, including illicit trafficking of wildlife and timber as well as people smuggling, in accordance with relevant international conventions;

B.3.9 Enhance ASEAN capacity to address transnational crimes and transboundary challenges ii. Convene special meetings, as and when necessary, at Senior Officials’ level to address challenges of transboundary or transnational nature such as haze pollution, pandemics, transnational organised crimes, irregular movement of persons, hazardous waste, oil spill incidents, trafficking in wildlife and timber; and

15.8 By 2020, introduce

measures to prevent the introduction and significantly reduce the


impact of invasive alien species on land and water ecosystems and control or eradicate the priority species

15.9 By 2020, integrate

ecosystem and biodiversity values into national and local planning, development processes, poverty reduction strategies and accounts


iv. Adopt good management practices and strengthen policies to address the impact of development projects on coastal and international waters and transboundary environmental issues, including pollution, illegal movement and disposal of hazardous substances and waste, and in doing so, utilise existing regional and international institutions and agreements; vii. Promote cooperation on environmental management towards sustainable use of ecosystems and natural resources through environmental education, community engagement and public outreach;

15.a Mobilize and

significantly increase financial resources from all sources to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems

15.b Mobilize significant

resources from all sources and at all levels to finance sustainable forest management and provide adequate incentives to


developing countries to advance such management, including for conservation and reforestation

15.c Enhance global

support for efforts to combat poaching and trafficking of protected species, including by increasing the capacity of local communities to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities

B.3.1 Strengthen cooperation in addressing and combating transnational crimes v. Enhance cooperation in addressing other emerging transnational crimes, including illicit trafficking of wildlife and timber as well as people smuggling, in accordance with relevant international

conventions; B.3.9 Enhance ASEAN capacity to address transnational crimes and transboundary challenges ii. Convene special meetings, as and when necessary, at Senior Officials’ level to address challenges of transboundary or transnational nature such as haze pollution, pandemics, transnational organised crimes, irregular movement of persons, hazardous waste, oil spill incidents, trafficking in wildlife and timber; and

16.1 Significantly reduce

all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere



B.3. Promotion and Protection of Human Rights vi. Enhance regional initiatives to promote and protect the rights of women and children as well as persons with disabilities especially through the work of the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC); vii. Enhance regional initiatives and stakeholder participation to promote the elimination of all forms of discrimination–institutionalised or otherwise–exploitation, trafficking, harmful practices, and violence and abuse against children, women, persons with disabilities, youths, migrant workers, the elderly/older persons, and victims/survivors of trafficking in persons, ethnic minority groups, and vulnerable and marginalised groups;

16.2 End abuse,

exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children

B.3.4 Enhance cooperation against trafficking in persons and people smuggling

Same as 16.1

B.2. Equitable Access for All iii. Enhance effectiveness of the implementation of strategies and programmes under ASCC and promote their harmonisation with those of ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) and AEC, particularly in the areas of social protection, universal health coverage, food safety, poverty eradication, employment and decent work, and trafficking in persons;

16.3 Promote the rule of

law at the national and international levels and

A. RULES-BASED, PEOPLE-ORIENTED, PEOPLE-CENTRED COMMUNITY

B.3. Promotion and Protection of Human Rights i. Promote regional inter-sectoral


ensure equal access to justice for all

mechanisms towards a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach in enhancing quality care, well-being, gender equality, social justice, human rights and fundamental freedoms, especially the vulnerable groups, in response to all hazards and emerging social and economic risks/threats;

16.4 By 2030, significantly

reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime

B.3.5 Work towards the elimination of the smuggling of small arms and light weapons

16.5 Substantially reduce

corruption and bribery in all their forms

A.2.3 Instil the culture of integrity and anti-corruption and mainstream the principles thereof into the policies and practices of the ASEAN Community

B.6. Good Governance i. Promote a more responsive ASEAN by strengthening governance through greater transparency in the public sector and in engaging with the private sector; and

ii. Enhance engagement with the private sector as well as other stakeholders to improve the transparency and synergies of government policies and business actions across industries and sectors in the ASEAN region.

B.7. Effective, Efficient, Coherent and Responsive Regulations, and Good Regulatory Practice: In view of global competition and of social, economic and technological changes and imperatives, ASEAN Member States need to ensure that the regulatory regime is relevant, robust, effective, coherent, transparent, accountable, and forward looking in terms of regulatory structures and design, as well as implementation processes. In addition, ASEAN recognises the need to continue engaging the


various stakeholders to build a more dynamic AEC 2025, in particular, the need to promote a more responsive ASEAN by strengthening governance through greater transparency in the public sector and in engaging with the private sector.

16.6 Develop effective,

accountable and transparent institutions at all levels


16.7 Ensure responsive,

inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels

A.2.6. Increase the engagement and participation of entities associated with ASEAN and relevant stakeholders in moving forward the ASEAN Political-Security Community i. Intensify engagement with ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in promoting a rules-based ASEAN Community, including the implementation of ASEAN declarations and agreements at the national level, to facilitate regional integration;

B.2. Equitable Access for All ix. Ensure inclusive, participatory and representative decision making at all levels with special attention to the needs of those in disadvantaged situations, including ethnic minority groups, children, youths, women, persons with disabilities, and the elderly/older persons;

16.8 Broaden and

strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance

E.1. Towards an Open and Adaptive ASEAN iv. Project a common ASEAN voice in global socio-cultural fora and negotiations, where appropriate;


legal identity for all, including birth registration

16.10 Ensure public

A.2.5 Promote and protect human

B.1. Reducing Barriers


access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements

rights, fundamental freedoms and social justice to ensure our peoples live with dignity, in peace, harmony and prosperity

iii. Provide regional mechanisms to promote access to information and communication technologies for all;

16.a Strengthen relevant

national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime

B.3 Enhance ASEAN capacity to address non-traditional security issues effectively and in a timely manner

16.b Promote and enforce

non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development

A.2.4 Establish programmes for mutual support and assistance among ASEAN Member States in the development of strategies for strengthening the rule of law, judicial systems and legal infrastructure

A.2.iv. Promote non-discriminatory laws, policies and practices by developing effective, responsive, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels;

Finance

17.1 Strengthen domestic

resource mobilization, including through international support to developing countries, to improve domestic capacity for tax and other revenue collection

B.5 Taxation Cooperation

i. Concerted efforts to support the completion and improvement of network of bilateral tax agreements to address the issues of double taxation, and work towards the enhancement of withholding tax structure, where possible, to promote the broadening of investor base in ASEAN debt issuance;

ii. Improve the implementation of exchange of information in accordance with international standards;

iii. Discuss measures to address the issue of


base erosion and profit shifting to ensure fiscal health;

iv. Explore the possibility of global taxpayers' identification number to improve tax collection and enhance monitoring of transactions; and

v. Explore the possibility of collaboration in excise taxation and information sharing among ASEAN Member States on common excisable products.

17.2 Developed countries

to implement fully their official development assistance commitments, including the commitment by many developed countries to achieve the target of 0.7 per cent of ODA/GNI to developing countries and 0.15 to 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countries; ODA providers are encouraged to consider setting a target to provide at least 0.20 per cent of ODA/GNI to least developed countries

17.3 Mobilize additional

financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources

B. RESOURCES 30. In keeping with the principles of ownership and enhancing ASEAN Centrality and in order to support the implementation of strategic measures in the ASCC Blueprint 2025, ASEAN Member States are encouraged to provide resources to support, when appropriate, the projects and work of the sectoral bodies. 31. Indicative multi-year and


annual budget is necessary to support the implementation of the ASCC Blueprint 2025 to foster the predictability of availability of funds. 32. Sectoral bodies have to ensure financial sustainability if they plan to establish centres to support the implementation of the ASCC Blueprint 2025 or their sectoral work plans. 33. To ensure sustainability of projects and established mechanisms, resources in the form of funds, technical expertise and knowledge assets from Dialogue Partners, International Organisations and other partners, will be mobilised by the ASEAN Member States and respective ASEAN Organs and Bodies. Resource mobilisation strategies would also garner the support of philanthropists from among the business sector and individuals for the implementation of the ASCC Blueprint 2025.

17.4 Assist developing

countries in attaining long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies aimed at fostering debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring, as appropriate, and address the external debt of highly indebted poor countries to reduce debt distress

17.5 Adopt and implement

investment promotion regimes for least developed countries


Technology

17.6 Enhance North-South,

South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on and access to science, technology and innovation and enhance knowledge sharing on mutually agreed terms, including through improved coordination among existing mechanisms, in particular at the United Nations level, and through a global technology facilitation mechanism

C.9. Science and Technology : Realising ASEAN’s intent to sustain its economic growth and to remain globally competitive would be supported by appropriate science, technology and innovation (STI) applications. The ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation (APASTI) 2016-2025 and its implementation plan will serve as important reference in identifying, planning and implementing initiatives that will contribute to making ASEAN innovative, competitive, vibrant, sustainable and economically integrated.

B.1 Reducing Barriers iv. Promote regional cooperation initiatives to support ASEAN Member States in implementing the Bali Declaration on the Enhancement of the Role and Participation of the Persons with Disabilities in ASEAN Community and the ASEAN Decade of Persons with Disabilities (2011-2020); and

C.1. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Natural Resources ii. Strengthen regional cooperation on sustainable forest management in the context of forest fire prevention and control, including through the implementation of the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution, to effectively address transboundary haze pollution; viii. Strengthen global and regional partnerships and support the implementation of relevant international agreements and frameworks;

C.3. Sustainable Climate vii. Strengthen global partnerships and support the implementation of relevant international agreements and frameworks, e.g. the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

E.1. Towards an Open and Adaptive ASEAN viii. Provide opportunities for


relevant stakeholders for knowledge sharing, which include exchange of best practices and studies;

E.2 Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN iii. Encourage regional cooperation in the areas of education, training and research, and strengthen ASEAN’s role in regional and global research network by promoting initiatives and providing incentives and support for research and development, including research publications;

17.7 Promote the

development, transfer, dissemination and diffusion of environmentally sound technologies to developing countries on favourable terms, including on concessional and preferential terms, as mutually agreed

B.8. Green Technology ii. Develop a framework to support the deployment and utilisation of efficient and low carbon technologies, and call for international support to ensure ASEAN access to mechanisms that foster low carbon technologies more affordably;

C.4. Sustainable Consumption and Production i. Strengthen public-private partnerships to promote the adoption of environmentally-sound technologies for maximising resource efficiency;

17.8 Fully operationalize

the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology

C.2. Information and Communications Technology ii. People Integration and Empowerment through ICT: Strengthen digital inclusion efforts to empower individuals and to enable community development, and explore new ways to enhance Internet broadband penetration and affordability in ASEAN;

A.2. Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions ii. Harness the use of information and communication technologies across different age groups as a means to connect with the regional and global community;

B.1. Reducing Barriers iii. Provide regional mechanisms to promote access to information and communication technologies for all;

E.1. Towards an Open and Adaptive ASEAN i. Encourage freedom of


universal access to information and communication technology in accordance with national legislations;

E.2. Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN i. Enhance the competitiveness of ASEAN human resources through the promotion of life-long learning, pathways, equivalencies and skills development as well as the use of information and communication technologies across age groups

Capacity-Building

17.9 Enhance international

support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building in developing countries to support national plans to implement all the sustainable development goals, including through North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation

C.2. Deepen cooperation with Dialogue Partners, strengthen engagement with other external parties and reach out to new potential partners for mutually beneficial relations as well as respond collectively and constructively to global developments

A.2 Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW A.2. Implementation Strategies 27. The implementation of the ASCC Blueprint 2025 shall employ strategies and approaches that will maximise the role of ASEAN Organs and Bodies, encourage stakeholder engagement and enhance capacity building mechanisms in disseminating relevant knowledge to the peoples of ASEAN. It shall promote the provision of platforms for relevant stakeholders and groups to fully participate in programmes, meetings and other initiatives of ASEAN Organs and Bodies, as well as the opportunities for partnerships and collaborations. It shall also promote public private partnerships (PPP), social entrepreneurship and CSR for inclusive


and sustainable socio-cultural development. It will likewise develop capacity-building mechanisms for relevant stakeholders in the ASCC who are able to cascade the relevant knowledge to the peoples of ASEAN. Furthermore, the ASCC will intensify strategies, work programmes and initiatives of sectoral bodies under the ASCC Pillar to narrow the development gap.

A.3. Strengthened ASEAN Institutional Capacity and Presence 28. The ASEAN Secretariat shall also enhance its capacities and responsiveness to support the work of the ASCC and in collaboration with other sectors, pillars, and other stakeholders. Cognisant of the recommendations by the High Level Task Force on Strengthening the ASEAN Secretariat and Reviewing the ASEAN Organs, the ASCC Council and sectoral bodies under its purview, with the support of the ASEAN Secretariat shall take concrete steps to carry out the recommendations towards an enhanced ASEAN institutional capacity and presence.

Trade

17.10 Promote a universal,

rules-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organization, including through the conclusion of negotiations under its Doha Development Agenda

E. A Global ASEAN v. Continue strongly supporting the multilateral trading system and actively participating in regional fora; and

A.2 Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions iv. Promote non-discriminatory laws, policies and practices by developing effective, responsive, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels;


17.11 Significantly

increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports by 2020

A.6. Enhancing Participation in Global Value Chains ii. Trade facilitation initiatives focusing on both imports and exports

D.1. Strengthening the Role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises iii. Enhance market access and internationalisation by extending and developing support schemes for market access and integration into the global supply chains including promoting partnership with multinational corporations (MNCs) and large enterprises to increase market access and opportunities; promote the use of e-Commerce; and enhancing measures to promote exports through mechanisms such as export clinics, advisory services and ROO utilisation;

17.12 Realize timely

implementation of duty-free and quota-free market access on a lasting basis for all least developed countries, consistent with World Trade Organization decisions, including by ensuring that preferential rules of origin applicable to imports from least developed countries are transparent and simple, and contribute to facilitating market access

A.1. Trade in Goods: In AEC 2025, ASEAN will continue to reduce or eliminate border and behind-the-border regulatory barriers that impede trade, so as to achieve competitive, efficient, and seamless movement of goods within the region. Strategic measures include the following: i. Strengthen ATIGA further ii. Simplify and Strengthen the Implementation of the Rules of Origin (ROO). ROO implemented by ASEAN Member States should be simplified, iii. Accelerate and Deepen the Implementation of Trade Facilitation Measures.

A.2 Trade in Service: to facilitate the negotiations and implementation of the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) as the legal instrument for further integration of services sectors in the region.


Systemic issues

Policy and Institutional coherence

17.13 Enhance global

macroeconomic stability, including through policy coordination and policy coherence

A.4. Financial Integration, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Stability iii. Ensure financial stability through the continuous strengthening of regional infrastructure, particularly in times of regional stress. Key measures are as follows: a. Intensify the existing process of macroeconomic and financial surveillance through identifying financial system risks and vulnerabilities, and intensifying exchange of key macroeconomic information among monetary and fiscal authorities. Discussions may complement ongoing efforts by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) at the global level; b. Further enhance cross-border cooperative arrangements in relation to the implementation of the ABIF with the emergence of regionally active banks during both crisis and in the normal course of business. In the near term, existing regional and bilateral cooperation platforms for macro-surveillance and supervision will continue to perform an integral role. Furthermore, closer dialogues between authorities may be achieved through regional supervisory colleges; and c. Make prudential regulations more cohesive, aimed at achieving greater consistency with international best practices and regulatory standards.


17.14 Enhance policy

coherence for sustainable development


17.15 Respect each

country’s policy space and leadership to establish and implement policies for poverty eradication and sustainable development Multi-stakeholder partnerships

A.1.4 Respect the principles of independence, sovereignty, equality, territorial integrity, non-interference, and national identity

17.16 Enhance the global

partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries

A.1. Engaged Stakeholders in ASEAN processes

17.17 Encourage and

promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships Data, monitoring and accountability

D.2.Strengthening the Role of the Private Sector

i. Implement a more inclusive and consultative process involving the private sector

ii. Enhance ASEAN-BAC’s role

D.3. Public-Private Partnership

i. Review and scope the national legal and institutional frameworks that support PPP at

A.1. Engaged Stakeholders in ASEAN processes


both the national and regional levels, with a view towards strengthening the PPP legal and operating environment;

ii. Identify partners to provide technical assistance to ASEAN Member States to support an enabling environment conducive to PPP, including the necessary policies, laws, regulations, institutions and government capacity;

iii. Identify partners to provide PPP project development facilities and transaction advisory services;

iv. Establish an ASEAN network of PPP agencies and stakeholders (legal firms, companies, financial institutions) in ASEAN Member States to share experiences and collaborate on joint projects;

v. Encourage the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to study ways to act as a catalyst in order to attract private sector funding for financing commercially viable PPP projects that will contribute towards poverty reduction, inclusive growth, environmental sustainability and regional integration; and

vi. Promote the use of PPP for infrastructure projects, where appropriate.

D.5. Contribution of Stakeholders on Regional Integration Efforts

i. Continue to enhance engagement with stakeholders on economic issues to promote a better understanding of ASEAN economic integration initiatives;

ii. Work closely with stakeholders towards promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities; and

iii. Enhance consultations with stakeholders on new initiatives


17.18 By 2020, enhance

capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts

C.2.1. Strengthen substantial and strategic cooperation with Dialogue Partners i. Adopt a more strategic approach vis-à-vis Dialogue Partners by identifying ASEAN interests and priorities with respective Dialogue Partners; ii. Work with Dialogue Partners, through existing mechanisms, to address existing and emerging challenges as well as strengthen development cooperation in ASEAN; iii. Work with Dialogue Partners to ensure effective implementation of the respective Plans of Action, including effective utilisation of the existing cooperation funds between ASEAN and Dialogue Partners to enhance cooperation in all areas; and iv. Enhance capacity of line agencies of ASEAN Member States on project formulation and appraisal to effectively utilise existing cooperation funds

D.4 Narrowing the Development Gap : The Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) has been a key initiative to address narrowing the development gap (NDG) by providing support to Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam (CLMV) to augment their capacity to implement regional agreements and accelerate the regional integration process as a whole. Recognising that pockets of underdevelopment and development gaps exist in all countries, ASEAN has also continued coordinating closely with other sub-regional cooperation frameworks in the region (e.g. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA); Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), Mekong Initiatives) as part of NDG. The second phase of the IAI Work Plan spanned 2009 to 2015, while the annual CLMV Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting (SEOM) Action Plans have been implemented since 2011.

D. Review

40. Other appropriate approaches and methodologies, such as systematic collection of data, qualitative and quantitative evaluations, policy analyses, development of indicators, polls and impact studies, are encouraged to assess the impact of policies/programmes/projects arising from this blueprint that may be done at regional and sectoral levels.

17.19 By 2030, build on

existing initiatives to develop measurements of progress on sustainable development that complement gross domestic product, and support statistical capacity-building in developing countries

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