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the pillars of asean community

1. THE PILLARS OF THE ASEAN COMMUNITY

2. INTRODUCTION Indonesia's Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2023 focuses on making ASEAN a stable and peaceful region, a dignified region that upholds humanity values and democracy. As the chair of ASEAN, Indonesia will focus on strengthening ASEAN to become a fast-growing, inclusive and sustainable economic region. It also aims to strengthen ASEAN institutional capacity and effectiveness so it can face even more difficulties in the coming 20 years. Indonesia aims to gear towards ASEAN 2045, which must be more adaptive, responsive, and competitive. All of this must be fought for in the ASEAN way, consistent with the spirit of cooperation and ASEAN’s vision and fully implementing the ASEAN Charter.

3. ASEAN’s vision is to realize dynamic cooperation among Southeast Asian countries in a peaceful, stable and prosperous manner. This vision is the result of the agreement of the Leaders of ASEAN countries. This vision is then realized through three pillars of ASEAN Community. INTRODUCTION

4. THE PILLARS OF THE ASEAN COMMUNITY ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)

5. PILLAR NO. 1   ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) The APSC shall aim to ensure that countries in the region live at peace with one another and with the world in a just, democratic and harmonious environment. The members of the Community pledge to rely exclusively on peaceful processes in the settlement of intra-regional differences and regard their security as fundamentally linked to one another and bound by geographic location, common vision and objectives. It has the following components: political development; shaping and sharing of norms; conflict prevention; conflict resolution; post-conflict peace building; and implementing mechanisms .

6. THE APSC BLUEPRINT PILLAR NO. 1   ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) https://asean.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/APSC_BluePrint.pdf The APSC Blueprint is guided by the ASEAN Charter and the principles and purposes contained therein. It provides a roadmap and timetable to establish the APSC by 2015. It also leaves room for flexibility to continue programmes /activities beyond 2015 in order to retain its significance and have an enduring quality. The APSC Blueprint was adopted by the ASEAN Leaders at the 14th ASEAN Summit on 1 March 2009 in Cha-am/Hua Hin, Thailand.

7. PILLAR NO. 1   ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) It is envisaged that the APSC will bring ASEAN’s political and security cooperation to a higher plane. The APSC will ensure that the peoples and Member States of ASEAN live in peace with one another and with the world at large in a just, democratic and harmonious environment. The APSC shall promote political development in adherence to the principles of democracy, the rule of law and good governance, respect for and promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms as inscribed in the ASEAN Charter. The APSC subscribes to a comprehensive approach to security, which acknowledges the interwoven relationships of political, economic, social-cultural and environmental dimensions of development

8. PILLAR NO. 1   ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Based on the above, the ASEAN Political-Security Community envisages the following three key characteristics: A Rules-based Community of shared values and norms; A Cohesive, Peaceful, Stable and Resilient Region with shared responsibility for comprehensive security; A Dynamic and Outward-looking Region in an increasingly integrated and interdependent world.

9. PILLAR NO. 1   ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) 1. A Rules-based Community of shared values and norms CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF THE APSC In the shaping and sharing of norms, ASEAN aims to achieve a standard of common adherence to norms of good conduct among member states of the ASEAN Community; consolidating and strengthening ASEAN’s solidarity, cohesiveness and harmony; and contributing to the building of a peaceful, democratic, tolerant, participatory and transparent community in Southeast Asia. 2. A Cohesive, Peaceful and Resilient Region with Shared Responsibility for Comprehensive Security In building a cohesive, peaceful and resilient Political Security Community, ASEAN subscribes to the principle of comprehensive security, which goes beyond the requirements of traditional security but also takes into account non-traditional aspects vital to regional and national resilience, such as the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of development. ASEAN is also committed to conflict prevention/confidence building measures, preventive diplomacy, and post-conflict peace building.

10. PILLAR NO. 1   ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF THE APSC 3. A Dynamic and Outward-looking Region in An Increasingly Integrated and Interdependent World ASEAN fosters and maintains friendly and mutually beneficial relations with external parties to ensure that the peoples and Member States of ASEAN live in peace with the world at large in a just, democratic and harmonious environment. ASEAN remains outward-looking and plays a pivotal role in the regional and international fora to advance ASEAN’s common interests.

11. In Summary The ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) is a pivotal component of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), dedicated to fostering political stability, security cooperation, and regional resilience among its member states. Established in 2009, the APSC aims to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeast Asia through dialogue, diplomacy, and collective action. It emphasizes the importance of conflict prevention, resolution, and confidence-building measures to address traditional and non-traditional security threats such as terrorism, transnational crime, and natural disasters. The APSC also focuses on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting good governance, and upholding human rights as essential elements of regional stability and progress. Through mechanisms like the APSC Blueprint, ASEAN member states collaborate to enhance political trust, mutual understanding, and solidarity, ultimately contributing to a peaceful and secure Southeast Asian region.

12. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) The AEC is the realization of the region s ’ end goal of economic integration. It envisions ASEAN as a single market and product base, a highly competitive region, with equitable economic development, and fully integrated into the global economy.   With a market size of $2.3 trillion and 600 million people, AEC aims to achieve a single integrated market through the process of regional economic integration .

13. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) In 1998, the Leaders adopted the Hanoi Plan of Action (HPA). It chartered out a set of initiatives for economic integration to realize the ASEAN Vision 2020.  Recognizing the need for an integrated region, the Leaders issued the Declaration of ASEAN Concord II in 2003 which set out the establishment of ASEAN Community (initially targeted by 2020 but was later accelerated to 2015). The Declaration of ASEAN Concord II comprise of three pillars including the AEC. The AEC Blueprint 2015 was adopted in 2007 as a coherent master plan guiding the establishment of the AEC in 2015. Immediately after that, a new AEC Blueprint 2025 was developed to set the strategic directions for the next phase of ASEAN’s economic integration agenda. The AEC Blueprint 2025 is envisaged to further deepen economic integration and achieve a more integrated economic community with the following characteristics:

14. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) A Highly Integrated and Cohesive Economy A Competitive, Innovative and Dynamic ASEAN Enhanced Connectivity and Sectoral Cooperation A Resilient, Inclusive, People Oriented and People-Centered ASEAN, A Global ASEAN

15. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) A Highly Integrated and Cohesive Economy The ASEAN Economic Community envisions ASEAN as a single market and production base. Free flow of goods, services, investments, capital, and labor will allow the development of production networks in the region and enhance ASEAN’s capacity as the global supply chain. Trade & Market Integration Trade In Goods Trade In Services Investment Environment Finance Integration , Financial Inclusion, and Financial Stability Facilitating Movement of Skilled Labour and Business Visitors Enhancing Participation in Global Value Chains

16. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) A Competitive, Innovative and Dynamic ASEAN The objective of this characteristic is to focus on the elements that contribute to increasing the region’s competitiveness and productivity by: Engendering a level playing for all firms through effective competition policy Fostering the creation ang protection of knowledge Deepening ASEAN participation in GVCs Strengthening related regulatory frameworks and overall regulatory practice and coherence at the regional level.

17. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) The key elements of a competitive, innovative and dynamic ASEAN include: Effective Competition Policy Consumer Protection Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights Cooperation Productivity-driven Growth, Innovation, Research and Development, and Technology Commercialization Taxation Cooperation Good Governance Effective, Efficient, Coherent And Responsive Regulations, and Good Regulatory Practice Sustainable Economic Development Global Megatrends and Emerging Trade-related Issues

18. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) Enhanced Connectivity and Sectoral Cooperation The main objectives of this characteristic are to enhance economic connectivity involving various sectors, namely: transport Telecommunication 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 creating an integrated and sustainable economic region, with the aim to maximize their contribution in improving the overall competitiveness of ASEAN and strengthening soft and hard networks in the region.

19. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) TRANSPORT Strategic measures include: Land transport Air transport Maritime transport Transport facilitation Sustainable transport

20. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) Information and Communications Technology Strategic measures include: Economic Transformation People Integration and Empowerment through ICT Innovation ICT Infrastructure Development Human Capital Development ICT in the Single Market New Media and Content Industry

21. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) E-COMMERCE Strategic measures include: Harmonized consumer rights and protection laws Harmonized legal framework for online dispute resolution, taking into account available international standards Inter-operable, mutually recognized, secure, reliable and user-friendly e-identification and authorization (electronic signature) schemes Coherent and comprehensive framework for personal data protection

22. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) ENERGY Strategic measures include: ASEAN Power Grid (APG) Trans- ASEAN Gas Pipeline (TAGO) Coal and Clean Coal Technology Energy Efficiency and Conservation Renewable Energy (RE) Regional Policy and Planning Civilian Nuclear Energy

23. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY Strategic measures include: Increase crop, livestock, and fishery/aquaculture production Enhance trade facilitation, and remove barriers to trade to foster competitiveness and economic integration Enable sustainable production and equitable distribution Increase resilience to climate change, natural disasters and other shocks Improve productivity, technology and product quality to ensure product safety, quality and compliance with global market standards Promote sustainable forest management Further enhance cooperation in production and promotion of halal food and products Develop and promote ASEAN as an organic food production base, including striving to achieve international standards

24. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) TOURISM Strategic measures include: Enhance competitiveness of ASEAN as a single tourism destination Achieve a more sustainable and inclusive pattern of ASEAN tourism

25. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) HEALTHCARE Strategic measures include: Continue opening up of private healthcare market and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investments in provision of universal healthcare in the region Further harmonization of standards and conformance in healthcare products and services, such as common technical documents required for registration processes and nutrition labelling Promote sectors with high-growth potential such as health tourism and e-healthcare services, which will not have negative impact on the healthcare system of each ASEAN Member State Promote strong health insurance systems in the region Further facilitate the mobility of healthcare professionals in the region

26. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) MINERALS Strategic measures include: Facilitate and enhance trade and investment in minerals Promote environmentally and socially sustainable mineral development Strengthen institutional and human capacities in the ASEAN minerals sector Maintain and efficient and up-to-date ASEAN minerals Database

27. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Strategic measures include: Strengthen existing networks of S&T centers of excellence to promote cooperation Enhance mobility of scientists and researchers Establish systems and mechanisms that will increase the engagement of women and youth in STI to promote entrepreneurship Raise public awareness of various achievements Establish innovative support systems Establish new strategies for partnership

28. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) A Resilient, Inclusive, People Oriented and People-Centered ASEAN, AEC seeks to significantly enhance the third characteristic “Equitable Economic Development” by deepening existing elements and incorporating other key elements. Strengthening the Role of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Strengthening the Role of the Private Sectors Public- Private Partnerships Narrowing the Development Gap Contribution of Stakeholders on Regional Integration Efforts

29. PILLAR NO. 2 ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) A Global ASEAN ASEAN is continuing to make steady progress towards integrating the region into global economy through FTAs and comprehensive economic partnership agreements (CEPs) with China, Japan, Republic of Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. Building on the gains from ASEAN’s global engagement and its economic integration initiatives, ASEAN will work towards further integrating the AEC into the global economy.

30. In Summary The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is a key pillar of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) aimed at creating a single market and production base to enhance economic integration and competitiveness in the region. Established in 2015, the AEC seeks to facilitate the free flow of goods, services, investment, and skilled labor among ASEAN member states. It focuses on reducing trade barriers, harmonizing regulations, and promoting economic cooperation to harness the collective potential of the ASEAN economies. The AEC aims to boost regional trade and investment, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and promote sustainable and inclusive growth across the region. Through initiatives such as the AEC Blueprint, ASEAN member states work together to deepen economic integration, strengthen connectivity, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global economy.

31. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) is one of the three pillars of ASEAN Community. It is committed to lifting the quality of life of its people by putting their welfare and well-being at the heart of its activities. To promote better quality of life for the peoples and their communities in ASEAN, the Member States cooperate on a wide range of areas such as: • Culture and Information • Education, Youth and Sports • Social Welfare and Development • Women and Gender • Labour • Civil Service • Rural Development and Poverty Eradication • Environment • Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance • Health and Communicable Diseases • Science and Technology

32. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 ENGAGES AND BENEFITS THE PEOPLE The ASEAN Community shall be characterised as one that engages and benefits its peoples, upheld by the principles of good governance. It focuses on multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder engagements, including Dialogue and Development Partners, sub-regional organisations , academia, local governments in provinces, townships, municipalities and cities, privatepublic partnerships, community engagement, tripartite engagement with the labour sector, social enterprises, government grganisation , non-governmental organisation , civil society organisation (GO-NGO/CSO) engagement, corporate social responsibility (CSR), inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue, with emphasis on raising and sustaining awareness and caring societies of ASEAN, as well as deepening the sense of ASEAN identity.

33. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 ENGAGES AND BENEFITS THE PEOPLE The objective is to enhance commitment, participation and social responsibility of ASEAN peoples through an accountable and engaging mechanism for the benefit of all, towards a community of engaged and empowered ASEAN peoples who are provided the platforms to participate in ASEAN processes as well as to enjoy the benefits from the various initiatives. The key result areas and corresponding strategic measures are as follows:

34. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 The key result areas and corresponding strategic measures are as follows: A.1. Engaged Stakeholders in ASEAN processes A.2. Empowered People and Strengthened Institutions

35. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 B. INCLUSIVE In realizing the overarching goals of an ASEAN Community 2025, the ASCC is envisioned to move towards a more inclusive community. This would entail the promotion of equitable access to opportunities for ASEAN peoples, and the promotion and protection of human rights of women, children, youths, the elderly/ older persons, persons with disabilities, migrant workers, ethnic minority groups, and vulnerable and marginalized groups, throughout their life cycle, guided by a life-cycle approach and adhering to rights-based principles in the promotion of ASEAN policies and programmes in the ASCC Pillar.

36. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 B. INCLUSIVE The objective of this Characteristic is an inclusive ASEAN Community that promotes an improved quality of life, addresses barriers to the enjoyment of equitable access to opportunities by ASEAN peoples, and that promotes and protects human rights. The key result areas and corresponding strategic measures are as follows:

37. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 B. INCLUSIVE The key result areas and corresponding strategic measures are as follows: B.1. Reducing Barriers B.2. Equitable Access for All B.3. Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

38. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 C. SUSTAINABLE In moving towards the realisation of the overarching goals of an ASEAN Community 2025, the ASCC envisions the achievement of a sustainable environment in the face of social changes and economic development. The objective of this Characteristic is to promote and ensure balanced social development and sustainable environment that meet the needs of the peoples at all times. The aim is to strive for an ASEAN Community with equitable access to sustainable environment that can support its social development and its capacity to work towards sustainable development.

39. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 C. SUSTAINABLE The key result areas and corresponding strategic measures are as follows: C.1. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Biodiversity and Natural Resources C.2. Environmentally Sustainable Cities C.3. Sustainable Climate C.4. Sustainable Consumption and Production

40. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 D. RESILIENT Integrated, comprehensive, and inclusive approaches are necessary to build resilient communities in the ASEAN region post-2015. Resilience is an essential aspect of human security and sustainable environment which is addressed by integrating policies, capacity and institution-building, stakeholder partnerships in disaster risk reduction, humanitarian assistance, and community empowerment, among others. Resilience has to be inclusive, non-discriminatory and incorporates market and technology-based policies, including contributions from the private sector as well as the scientific and academic communities. The objective of this Characteristic is to achieve an enhanced capacity to collectively respond and adapt to current challenges and emerging threats. This recognises that socio-cultural resilience has cross-pillar linkages within the ASEAN Community as an effective force for moderation for the common good, and one that is prepared for natural and human-induced disasters, and socioeconomic crises, while fully embracing the principles of comprehensive security

41. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 D. RESILIENT The key result areas and corresponding strategic measures are as follows: 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 Radiologicalnuclear , and Emerging Threats D.3. A Climate Adaptive ASEAN with Enhanced Institutional and Human Capacities to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change

42. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 D. RESILIENT The key result areas and corresponding strategic measures are as follows: 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 D.6. Endeavour towards a “Drug-Free” ASEAN

43. PILLAR NO. 3 ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASSC) CHARACTERISTICS AND ELEMENTS OF ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY BLUEPRINT 2025 E. DYNAMMIC The objective of this Characteristic is to strengthen the ability to continuously innovate and be a proactive member of the global community. It aims to provide an enabling environment with policies and institutions that engender people and firms to be more open and adaptive, creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial. The key result areas and corresponding strategic measures are as follows: E.1. Towards an Open and Adaptive ASEAN E.2. Towards a Creative, Innovative and Responsive ASEAN E.3. Engender a Culture of Entrepreneurship in ASEAN

44. In Summary The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) aims to promote regional cooperation and integration in areas related to socio-cultural development, human rights, and people-centered initiatives. Established in 2009, the ASCC seeks to foster a sense of ASEAN identity, solidarity, and inclusiveness among member states. Key objectives of the ASCC include promoting social justice, gender equality, and human rights, as well as enhancing education, healthcare, and cultural exchanges within the region. The ASCC also addresses challenges such as poverty, environmental sustainability, and disaster resilience through collaborative efforts and capacity-building initiatives. By promoting socio-cultural cooperation and understanding, the ASCC contributes to the overall goal of building a resilient, inclusive, and people-centered ASEAN community.

45. SUMMARY

46. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE 3 PILLARS OF ASEAN COMMUNITY The three pillars of the ASEAN Community — the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC), the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) — are significant for several reasons. Firstly, they promote regional peace and stability through diplomatic dialogue, conflict resolution mechanisms, and cooperation on security issues, which is crucial for fostering an environment conducive to economic development and social progress. Secondly, they facilitate economic integration and growth by removing trade barriers, harmonizing regulations, and promoting investment, thereby enhancing the region's competitiveness and resilience in the global market. Thirdly, they prioritize social development, cultural exchange, and human resource development, aiming to improve the quality of life for all citizens and promote inclusivity and diversity within the ASEAN region. Overall, these pillars serve as the foundation for ASEAN's unity, cooperation, and collective progress towards shared goals of prosperity and well-being.