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Blue Book 2018 Resilient and EU-ASEAN Cooperation Reliable Partners
Blue Book 2018 EU-ASEAN Cooperation
Blue Book 2018 1 Contents Foreword 2 The EU Today 4 The EU and ASEAN – Resilient and Reliable Partners 5 The New ASEAN - EU Plan of Action 2018-2022 7 European Council President at the East Asia Summit 8 EU Trade Commissioner meets ASEAN Economic Ministers 9 EU-ASEAN Development Cooperation 10 High-Level Dialogue on Sustainable Development 14 Political and Security Cooperation 15 Economic Cooperation 21 Socio-Cultural Cooperation 31 Bilateral Cooperation 36 Contacts 46
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Foreword Foreword
by the Director-General for International Cooperation and by the EU Ambassador to ASEAN
Development at the European Commission
The relationship between Sustainable Development and the Sustainable It is a great pleasure for me to Transport with ASEAN Transport Ministers. And
the European Union and the Development Goals. introduce the 2018 Blue Book, Development Commissioner Neven Mimica was in
Association of Southeast our annual report on cooperation Bangkok, to launch the first High-Level ASEAN-EU
Asian Nations is built The EU and ASEAN bring together more than between the European Union Dialogue on Sustainable Development.
on strong foundations. one billion people and two of the world’s largest (EU) and the Association
Relations have grown over economic areas. We are reliable partners, who of Southeast Asian Nations Last but far from least, in November the President
time and encompass today exemplify the benefits of regional integration and (ASEAN) with contributions from of the European Council, Donald Tusk, attended
a broad spectrum of social, advocate a life of dignity for all reconciling economic several EU Members States. the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit in Manila,
political, economic, trade, prosperity, peaceful societies, social inclusion, and where he invited ASEAN leaders to come to the
developmental, and security dimensions. environmental responsibility. The new ASEAN-EU 2017 was very special for both our regions. It marked 60 EU for their next meeting. President Tusk also
Plan of Action 2018-2022 provides the framework years since the beginning of the EU, 50 years since the participated for the first time as the Guest of the
Dialogue and cooperation are the basis of the EU- for our reinforced cooperation on the basis of these creation of ASEAN and 40 years since the establishment Chair at the East Asia Summit.
ASEAN partnership. The EU is one of ASEAN’s shared principles. of formal dialogue relations between our two regions.
longstanding dialogue partners and one of It is not every day that we celebrate four decades of With these much-celebrated anniversaries now
ASEAN’s main development partners, both at EU regional and bilateral development assistance friendship, and together we marked this momentous behind us, we turn our focus to the busy and bright
regional and bilateral levels. focuses on areas where the EU and ASEAN can occasion with events and high-level visits throughout road ahead. We look forward to further important
work together to counter negative trends. We have the year. occasions, like the EU-ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting
In times when our favoured multilateral and set our sights high on regional economic integration and the EU-ASEAN Foreign Affairs Ministerial
rules-based approach faces many challenges, we for reducing the development gap, on biodiversity The EU Mission to ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat Meeting, both due to take place in Europe in the
address jointly the most pressing issues of our conservation, improved border management and organised the inaugural EU-ASEAN Run in Jakarta, as months to come. And as the economic, security
time including climate change, poverty, global and migration, and better and more mobile higher well as the first-ever ASEAN-EU Concert of classical and and people-to-people exchanges between ASEAN
regional security, and gender equality. education. These are only few examples of our joint traditional music from both regions. and the EU continue to grow stronger, we will
efforts to achieve tangible results for all citizens. be redoubling efforts to complete our strategic
The year 2017 marked 40 years of the EU-ASEAN EU High Representative Federica Mogherini attended partnership.
partnership, and the start of a new high-level This Blue Book demonstrates the success and the 50th ASEAN anniversary celebrations in Manila, and
dialogue on sustainable development. The first benefits of our close cooperation. By joining forces, together with ASEAN Foreign Ministers they adopted On the following pages you can learn more about
dialogue was co-chaired by the Thai Minister of we will continue to build on these achievements the new ASEAN-EU Plan of Action for 2018-2022. the impact of our cooperation, which brings
Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai in his role of and contribute to prosperity, stability and security together two regions covering 38 countries and
ASEAN Coordinator for Sustainable Development for all. Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella was in over one billion people. Thank you for your interest
Cooperation and by the European Commissioner Jakarta, where the EU and ASEAN reaffirmed their in the work of the European Union and ASEAN,
for International Cooperation and Development commitment to combat climate change. Trade and I hope that you will enjoy our publication.
Neven Mimica, evidencing its importance. This Commissioner Cecilia Malmström was in Manila, where
event in November 2017 was only the latest example Stefano Manservisi she and ASEAN Trade Ministers agreed on the next steps
of our deepening relationship, which reflects our Director-General for International Cooperation and for a future EU-ASEAN free trade agreement. Transport
shared commitment to the UN 2030 Agenda on Development at the European Commission Commissioner Violeta Bulc was in Bali, to launch the Francisco Fontan
first EU-ASEAN High-Level Dialogue on Multimodal EU Ambassador to ASEAN
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The EU Today The EU and ASEAN
Delivering peace, stability, and prosperity Resilient and reliable partners
While Europe is sometimes referred to as “the old The EU has made its Member States stronger, safer The European Union (EU) and the Association of EU-ASEAN relations continue to expand into
continent”, the history of the European Union (EU) and more prosperous, and today more than 500 Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are the two new fields such as maritime security, counter-
began just over 60 years ago, in the aftermath million EU citizens enjoy the many benefits of the most advanced regional integration initiatives in terrorism and transnational crime, illustrating
of the Second World War. In 1957, six European Union. For example, they are able to travel freely the world. As natural partners, for over 40 years the EU’s growing credentials as a security actor
countries decided to establish economic and thanks to the abolition of internal border controls, they have cooperated across a broad range of and its desire to engage with the region through
trade links so close that military conflict among and they can choose in which country they want sectors including trade, investment, education, all ASEAN-led processes. In 2015 the EU took
them would become all but impossible. The to study, work or retire. And they are all protected connectivity and sustainable development. The its engagement with ASEAN to a new level,
project overcame all expectations, as they by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU has become the largest provider of foreign choosing ASEAN Day (August 8) to open the EU
(and others who joined them along the way) European Union, which brings together in a single direct investment in ASEAN, its first partner in Mission to ASEAN with a dedicated Ambassador
succeeded in building the “single market” – one text all the personal, civic, political, economic and development cooperation, its second largest based in Jakarta. The following year the two sides
unified economic territory covering all 28 EU social rights enjoyed by people within the EU. trading partner and an increasingly important issued the “Bangkok Declaration on Promoting
Member States, without any internal borders or destination for investment from ASEAN. an ASEAN-EU Global Partnership for Shared
other regulatory obstacles to the free movement As the world’s largest trading block, biggest Strategic Goals”, taking them another step closer
of people, goods, services and capital. exporter and most significant market for over The EU has compelling economic, sectoral and towards a Strategic Partnership.
100 other countries, the EU unequivocally political reasons to enhance its cooperation with
But the EU does not stop at the single market. supports free trade. With its firm commitment to ASEAN, a pivotal player in a region of strategic Today, there is a new momentum in EU-ASEAN
What began as an economic partnership has regionalism and multilateralism, the EU is playing importance. This was confirmed in the EU’s 2015 relations and both sides have an interest in
evolved to become the most ambitious political an important role in tackling global challenges Joint Communication “The EU and ASEAN: a sustaining it. The EU and ASEAN will continue
union of sovereign states anywhere in the world, such as climate change, security and migration, partnership with a strategic purpose”, in which to deepen their strategic cooperation, including
governed by the principle of representative and together with its Member States it is the the EU put forward concrete ideas for taking EU- through a renewed focus on political and
democracy. European citizens vote directly in world’s leading provider of development aid. And ASEAN relations to the next level by providing a security issues, to address global challenges and
elections to the European Parliament (in addition the EU is increasingly speaking with one voice in more coherent framework for sectoral cooperation to achieve the shared goals of peace, stability
to their national assemblies), and can contribute its external relations, where it promotes stability, and ensuring a sharper political focus. and prosperity for their citizens.
to the democratic life of the Union by having a prosperity, democracy, fundamental freedoms
say in the development of EU policies and laws. and a global order based on international law.
Bangkok
Declaration on
Current EU Leadership Team Nuremberg Promoting
EU Accession to
Joint Cooperation Declaration on ASEAN ASEAN-EU Global
Treaty of Amity 40 Years
Committee Enhanced Community Partnership for
and Cooperation Anniversary
Established Partnership Established Strategic Goals
in Southeast Asia
1977 1980 2007 2012 2015 2016 2017
Formal Dialogue Bandar Seri EU Mission to ASEAN-EU
Antonio Tajani Donald Tusk Jean-Claude Juncker Federica Mogherini Relations Begawan Plan of ASEAN Established Plan of Action
The President of The President of The President of High Representative of Established Action 2013-2017 2018-2022
the European Parliament the European Council the European Commission the Union for Foreign Affairs and
Security Policy / Vice-President
of the European Commission
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A closer look:
The New ASEAN-EU Plan of Action 2018-2022
Following the successful implementation of the The new Plan of Action was adopted in
ASEAN-EU Plan of Action for 2013-2017, the two August 2017 on the occasion of the ASEAN-
sides worked jointly on a new document that EU Ministerial Meeting in Manila, co-chaired by
would open the way towards further reinforced the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini
cooperation between them. and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand
Don Pramudwinai. At that same meeting the EU
The resulting ASEAN-EU Plan of Action for 2018- and ASEAN committed to exploring new areas
2022 focuses on three areas of cooperation: of cooperation in trade, security and defence,
political & security, economic, and socio- counter-terrorism and climate action. The
cultural. It also covers two cross-cutting topics: meeting also adopted a Joint Statement on the
connectivity, and narrowing the development Paris Agreement and a Statement on the 40th
gap in ASEAN. Anniversary of EU-ASEAN Dialogue Relations.
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A closer look:
European Council President at the East Asia Summit EU Trade Commissioner Meets ASEAN Economic Ministers
On 14 November 2017 the Philippines welcomed President Tusk also joined ASEAN leaders at a Cecilia Malmström, the EU’s top trade official, The EU Trade Commissioner welcomed the
Donald Tusk, the President of the European special Commemorative Summit to celebrate travelled to Singapore on 1-2 March 2018 for convening of the 6th ASEAN-EU Business
Council, as a first-time Guest of the Chair of the 40 years of dialogue relations between ASEAN the 16th annual trade consultations between Summit on 2 March 2018, noting the importance
East Asia Summit (EAS). His presence at the and the EU, where the two sides agreed to ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) and the of having an annual platform for business
EAS highlighted the tremendous importance accelerate efforts toward the establishment of European Union. leaders, thought-leaders and policy makers
that Europe attaches to strengthening ties with a Strategic Partnership. President Tusk used to interact and debate key business and trade
the region. the occasion of the Commemorative Summit The AEM and the EU Trade Commissioner noted issues.
to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to ASEAN the Progress Report presented by the Joint
President Tusk called for enhanced cooperation integration. He welcomed growing cooperation Working Group (JWG) for the development On the side-lines of the EU-ASEAN meeting,
between Europe and Asia, saying that “in a world on political and security matters under the of a Framework setting out the parameters Commissioner Malmström met with trade and
where the geo-political realities are changing new ASEAN-EU Plan of Action 2018–2022, and of a future ASEAN-EU FTA. The Ministers economic Ministers from Indonesia, Malaysia
fast, and where global threats and challenges called on the two sides to work toward a future tasked Senior Economic Officials to continue and the Secretary General of ASEAN and held
endanger Asians and Europeans alike, Europe region-to-region trade agreement. efforts in developing the Framework, including talks with representatives of the ASEAN-EU
needs Asia, and Asia needs Europe.” through continued domestic consultations and Business Council.
engagements in experts’ dialogues.
Commissioner Malmström said “the EU and
The AEM and the EU Trade Commissioner also ASEAN are committed to take the lead
noted the progress in the implementation of together on regional and global trade. The EU
the ASEAN-EU Trade and Investment Work remains strongly committed to advancing a
Programme for 2017–2018, which includes positive global trade agenda, in which all sides
various projects on trade facilitation, customs are winners.”
integration, standards harmonisation, and
statistics and integration monitoring.
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EU-ASEAN Development Cooperation
SUSTAINABLE AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
Standards Institutional
Capacity Building
The European Union is committed to of ARISE Plus and the Enhanced Regional EU-
Integration
deepening its relationship with ASEAN. In 2017, ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI), with
Monitoring
the strategic focus of EU-ASEAN cooperation a combined investment of €61 million, and Intellectual
was demonstrated through the launch of a the commitment of €10 million to support the Property Rights
Customs
ministerial High-Level Dialogue on Sustainable ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian
Development Goals (SGDs) in Bangkok, Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA
attended by EU Commissioner Neven Mimica. Centre). Additional support is given to regional
This dialogue will be continued on a regular programmes with specific thematic focus for Trade Facilitation
Transport
basis and highlights the contribution of our instance on climate change and environment.
SUSTAINABLE URBAN AGRICULTURE
cooperation to achieving the SGDs in the ASEAN In addition, in 2017, the EU Spotlight Initiative to DEVELOPMENT
region and further narrowing the development support female migrant workers was launched.
gap among ASEAN Member States.
Further bilateral development cooperation with
contribute to the development and completion
EU cooperation with ASEAN continues to grow individual ASEAN Member States includes more
EU Development Cooperation supports: of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
fast. From 2014 to 2020, more than €170 million than €3 billion pledged to the lower-middle
The agenda foresees enhanced cooperation
were earmarked to support ASEAN regional income ASEAN countries such as Cambodia, √ Regional integration
on issues such as trade-related regulatory and
integration – more than double the amount Lao PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam and the Philippines √ Regional programmes with a specific policy frameworks, intellectual property rights,
allocated for the previous period from 2007 to for 2014-2020. thematic focus standards, customs and transport, as well as civil
2013. The highlights of 2017 include the launch
√ Bilateral assistance to ASEAN Member aviation under the new ARISE Plus programme.
States The concept of connectivity is central to EU-
ASEAN cooperation, with the overall objective
of bringing businesses, people and institutions
√ Connectivity through Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Integration and Trade The EU’s support to ASEAN covers three main closer together to boost trade and investment
€85 million areas which are discussed and endorsed at the whilst promoting smart, sustainable and inclusive
annual ASEAN-EU Joint Cooperation Committee growth across the region.
√ Climate Change, Environment and Disaster Management meeting. All initiatives are designed to be flexible
€60 million so that they can respond to the evolving needs Inclusiveness is fostered through the special
of integration as defined by ASEAN. attention provided to the countries of Cambodia,
√ Comprehensive Dialogue Facility Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV).
€25 million Support for the trade and integration agendas
Connectivity through Sustainable and Inclusive will be both at the regional and national level.
√ Female Migrant Workers Economic Integration and Trade This will include capacity-building measures,
€25 million including for trade negotiations and for the
Underpinned by the success generated from ASEAN Secretariat, as well as to support ASEAN
√ Higher Education and Student Mobility for ASEAN
previous bilateral cooperation, activities in this Member States with the implementation of their
€60 million area improve institutional connectivity and integration commitments.
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EU-ASEAN DIALOGUE ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS
Peatland and
Haze Mitigation
Political-Security Economic
Biodiversity and
Protected Areas
CLIMATE CHANGE, Disaster
ENVIRONMENT, AND Management
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Socio-Cultural
Climate Change, Environment and Disaster (AADMER). A Commission Decision from Comprehensive Dialogue Facility
Management September 2017 builds on previous institutional
support and aims to further strengthen In 2017, the new E-READI Facility started building
Development activities in climate change, ASEAN’s institutional and disaster response on the experience of the previous successful The READI Human Rights Facility
environment and disaster management are capacities through the ASEAN Centre for Regional EU ASEAN Dialogue Initiative (READI). (2015-2017) exclusively supported
informed by the objectives contained in the Humanitarian Assistance. The latter has helped significantly strengthen four ASEAN human rights bodies
ASEAN Socio-Cultural and Political and Security relations between the two regions. and committees:
Communities’ blueprints. Cooperation in these EU-ASEAN thematic programmes also
areas is based on the ASEAN Climate Change preserve the biodiversity of Southeast Asia E-READI is designed to be flexible and cover √ the ASEAN Intergovernmental
Initiative (ACCI) and the related ASEAN Action by strengthening the institutional capacities subjects crossing all the pillars of the ASEAN Commission on Human Rights
Plan on Joint Response to Climate Change. of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) Community - the Security and Political pillar, the (AICHR),
Mitigation efforts aim to foster efficient, clean and support family farming and farmers’ Economic pillar, and the Socio-Cultural pillar - √ the ASEAN Commission on Women
and renewable energy as well as the enhanced organisations across ASEAN Members States. including a range of topics where the development and Children (ACWC),
sustainable management of peatlands and The latter action aims at increasing food of policies can improve the situation of the poorest. √ the ASEAN Committee on Migrant
the reduction of problems caused by trans- security and the adaptation to climate change. It will boost EU support to ASEAN’s integration Workers (ACMW),
boundary haze. These efforts help accelerate the shift toward agenda in areas of strategic importance for √ the ASEAN Committee on Women
regional cooperation and rural development in both regions and enhance dialogue with the EU. (ACW).
Activities which focus on climate change ASEAN. Discussions on marine debris including These dialogues will be complementary to and
adaptation and disaster risk reduction are plastic waste, and creating sustainable, climate coordinated with other actions outside the EU’s
aligned with the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster resilient, and low carbon cities in ASEAN are Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI).
Management and Emergency Response also ongoing.
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A closer look:
High-Level Dialogue on Sustainable Development: Political and Security Cooperation
Towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
Global Partnership for Shared Strategic Goals
serve as a tool to narrow the development gap. attended an ASEAN-EU Commemorative
The EU’s commitment to this agenda is based Summit of the 40th anniversary of
HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL DIALOGUE
on the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of 2015 and official ASEAN-EU relations in Manila and
the new European Consensus on Development participated for the first time in the East
40 years of relations between the EU and
adopted in 2017. Asia Summit as Guest of the Philippines’
ASEAN were celebrated by the President
Chair. Looking ahead, an EU-ASEAN Leaders’
of the European Council Donald Tusk at
Important cross-cutting development issues Meeting, at the invitation of President Tusk
the Commemorative ASEAN-EU Summit
addressed both by ASEAN and the EU can and President Juncker, is scheduled to take
in Manila on 14 November 2017. On the
serve as catalyst to attain multiple SDGs, namely: place in Brussels in October 2018.
same day, President Tusk was invited as
promoting gender equality and particularly
Guest of the Chair to the East Asia Summit
the empowerment of women and girls as a key
– a first for the EU.
driver of change; promoting green growth and ASEAN-EU POLICY DIALOGUE ON
circular economy, including environmentally HUMAN RIGHTS
The EU High Representative for Foreign
The inaugural High-Level ASEAN-EU Dialogue sustainable and climate resilient cities, sustainable
Affairs and Security Policy Federica
on Sustainable Development was successfully consumption and production, and addressing The second ASEAN-EU Policy Dialogue
Mogherini attended celebrations of the
launched in Bangkok on 17 November 2017. Co- the challenges of climate change. In addition, the on Human Rights was held in November
50th Anniversary of ASEAN, the ASEAN
chaired by Mr. Don Pramudwinai, the Minister of SDG dialogue provided a forum for exchange 2017, addressing issues such as trafficking
Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting, and
Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand and on how to implement the 2030 Agenda using in persons, business and human rights,
the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference in
Mr. Neven Mimica, the European Commissioner traditional as well as innovative modes of women’s rights, child protection and
Manila in early August. The Post-Ministerial
for International Cooperation and Development, engagement, including triangular and South- the safety of migrant workers. It was
Conference was a milestone event that
it gathered ministers and senior representatives South cooperation. This also includes finding ways supported by the READI Human Rights
saw the adoption of the ASEAN-EU Plan
from ASEAN and EU Member States, the European to effectively involve the private sector, the civil programme.
of Action for 2018-2022, paving the way
Commission and the ASEAN Secretariat. society, and academia, which play an important
for a reinforced cooperation between the
role in promoting sustainable development and
two sides.
This regular dialogue focuses on the question localising the SDGs – and thus in assuring their The EU Special Representative for Human
of how the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable achievement. Rights, Stavros Lambrinidis, has also been
Development and the Sustainable Development Recent years have witnessed an active in Southeast Asia to intensify dialogue
Goals (SDGs) can effectively be implemented. Following-up on this first dialogue meeting, the unprecedented number of top-level visits on human rights. He met with the ASEAN
The global commitment to promote cooperation EU and ASEAN are exploring concrete initiatives by EU officials to Southeast Asia. High Intergovernmental Commission on Human
in this regard is shared by ASEAN and the EU and in line with the ASEAN-EU Plan of Action 2018- Representative Federica Mogherini travelled Rights (AICHR) in May 2013 and travelled to
forms an integral part of both the EU and ASEAN 2022, and building on the ongoing and recently to Manila in August 2017 to co-chair the Jakarta twice during 2014. In October 2015
regional integration processes, helping to ensure launched regional programmes. Possible triangular EU-ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference, the AICHR visited the EU institutions for
that they are people-centred and leave no one cooperation initiatives are also being explored. and attend the ASEAN Regional Forum. the second time on a full-week visit during
behind. These regional integration processes thus In November 2017 President Donald Tusk which the first EU-ASEAN Policy Dialogue16 EU-ASEAN Development Cooperation Blue Book 2018 17
on Human Rights took place. Mr. Lambrinidis – together with Australia and Vietnam – the Extremism (February 2017 in Brussels) and on
travelled to the Philippines in November 2017 challenges of trans-national crime, ASEAN Regional Forum Inter-sessional Trafficking in Persons (Semarang, Indonesia,
for the second edition of the Policy Dialogue. and conducts a feasibility study of visa Meeting on Maritime Security until 2020. April 2017). Other security-related initiatives
liberalisation in ASEAN. between the EU and the ARF include Inter-
Sessional Meetings on Counter-Terrorism and
CBRN MARITIME SECURITY Transnational Crime, the Defence Officials
The EU has so far organised three Common Dialogue, and Disaster Relief Exercises.
The Regional Secretariat of the EU Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) A High-Level Dialogue (HLD) on Maritime
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and orientation courses for ASEAN countries, Security cooperation takes place regularly
Nuclear (CBRN) Centres of Excellence informing ASEAN representatives on the EU’s since 2013, exploring maritime security,
in Manila fosters knowledge sharing and civilian and military missions and operations. inter-agency coordination, investigation FIGHT AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL
technical support in CBRN risk mitigation, In 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017 the EU organised of incidents, and port security. Its 4th CRIME
with approximately €20 million in funds High Level Dialogues on Maritime Security, edition was held in Manila in October
already allocated to Southeast Asia. which bring together senior officials and 2017. The dialogue also aims to develop An official dialogue between ASEAN
experts to discuss maritime security related concrete activities to strengthen bilateral and EU Senior Officials takes place
challenges and possible solutions. cooperation in this area. The EU is also annually to discuss transnational crime
co-chairing with Australia and Vietnam and identify areas of cooperation. The
The EU also continues to step up its meeting took place for the 17th time in
involvement in security and defence matters, the ARF ISM on Maritime Security during
2018-2020. 2017 in the margins of the ASEAN Senior
commensurate with its global role and EU CSDP SEMINAR Officials Meeting on Transnational
responsibilities. Accordingly, cooperation on Crime (SOMTC). The meeting assured
security issues is a growing aspect of the Since 2014, the EU has hosted three continued cooperation, notably on
EU’s relationship with ASEAN, and already Orientation Courses on the EU Common The EU has also co-chaired a number of counter-terrorism, cyber security and
includes a number of non-traditional security Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), with initiatives in the ASEAN Regional Forum trafficking in human beings, but also an
areas such as maritime security, conflict the participation of high-ranking officials (ARF) framework, for instance three training interest to increase cooperation with
prevention, mediation and reconciliation, from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and courses on Preventive Diplomacy, Mediation INTERPOL/EUROPOL.
crisis management, transnational crime, Defence from ASEAN Member States. and Early Warning Systems as well as an
counter-terrorism, cyber security, and non- ARF Workshop on The Prevention of Violent
proliferation.
The EU also plays an active role in the regional
BORDER MANAGEMENT security architecture, as illustrated by the
participation of the High Representative
Through the EU-ASEAN Migration and Federica Mogherinig in the ASEAN Regional
Border Management Programme II, Forum Ministerial meetings and at the
implemented by INTERPOL, the EU Shangri La Dialogue. The Chairman of the EU
supports capacity building of ASEAN Military Committee has paid several visits to
Member States in addressing the the respective chairs of ASEAN and has also
attended the Shangri La Dialogue and the
Asia Pacific Roundtable. The EU is co-chairing18 Success Stories Blue Book 2018 19
Immigration, technology and global The heart of EU diplomacy Safeguarding human rights Enhancing regional cooperation,
security EU READI Human Rights Facility The 2 ASEAN-EU Policy Dialogue on Human
nd
nurturing diplomacy
EU-ASEAN Border Management Programme II Rights Diplomatic training courses
Under the umbrella of the EU-ASEAN Migration In May 2017, the READI Human Rights Facility The 2nd ASEAN-EU Policy Dialogue on Human Rights Since 2010, the Clingendael Institute of International
and Border Management Programme II, INTERPOL organised a study visit to Belgium featuring was held in Bohol, the Philippines on 29 November Relations has run an annual training course in the field
deployed a Major Events Support Team (IMEST) to representatives from the ASEAN Committee on the 2017 and hosted by the ASEAN Intergovernmental of diplomacy and regional cooperation for mid-career
train and assist Philippine Law Enforcement Agencies Implementation of the Declaration on the Protection Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). The policy diplomats from Southeast Asian governments and the
during the 31st ASEAN Summit in Manila on 13 and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant Workers exchange provided a platform for the EU and ASEAN Secretariat. The course consists of lectures,
November 2017, in particular, to reinforce the screening (ACMW). During the visit, the representatives learned ASEAN to exchange views particularly on the issues country presentations, working visits to various EU
of passengers arriving in the Philippines during the about freedom of movement in the EU, access to of trafficking in persons, achieving gender equality institutions, and a skills training seminar. In the spirit of
event. The IMEST helped connect immigration officers employment and relevant rights, and obligations of and empowering all women and girls, sustainable the programme, participants were not only encouraged
at Manila International Airport to its global network migrant workers through exchanges with EU officials use of terrestrial ecosystems, rights of the child, to share their perspectives during the course but were
whereby travellers were systematically screened in charge of international cooperation, the Ministry rights of migrant workers, business and human also given the opportunity to network and create new
against INTERPOL’s databases to determine potential of Justice of Belgium, the International Centre for rights, as well as rights of persons with disabilities. relationships, like the intercultural mixer which hosted
threats. Multiple hits against INTERPOL’s databases Migration Policy Development, and an NGO focusing At the end of the dialogue, both parties agreed other likeminded groups visiting Clingendael.
have led to the arrest and return to the Netherlands on promotion of diversity (FOYER), the Platform to continue cooperation in human rights areas,
of an individual wanted internationally under an for International Cooperation on Undocumented including trafficking in persons, business and human
INTERPOL Red Notice. Migrants (PICUM) and Payoke. rights, as well as women’s and children’s rights, and “The course provided an opportunity for
the rights of migrant workers. participants to improve their knowledge on
regional issues and to learn the practical skills
“The Philippine Government is grateful to “The study visit provided ACMW with an of diplomacy through lectures, interactive
INTERPOL for its strong support in helping appreciation of the EU as a dialogue partner “The EU and ASEAN expressed their commitment discussions, negotiation-skills training, scenario-
make the ASEAN Summit a secure event. Close of ASEAN and how it benefits ASEAN Member to the promotion and protection of human rights building exercises, and working visits.” - Beni
cooperation between Philippine law enforcement States, not just in trade negotiations, but also and fundamental freedoms.” - Joint press release Sastranegara (Senior Officer for External,
agencies and INTERPOL’s IMEST team contributed in other policy areas including political, security of 2nd ASEAN-EU Policy Dialogue on Human Relations Division II, External Relations
towards maximising security conditions at the and socio-cultural affairs.” - Attorney Brigido Rights Directorate, ASEAN Secretariat)
international event.” - Felizardo Serapio, Head of J. Dulay, Deputy Administrator of Overseas
INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau in Manila Workers Welfare Administration of Department
of Labour and Employment of the Philippines20 Success Stories Blue Book 2018 21
Learning the law of the sea and Fighting crime online
managing potential conflicts Capacity building to counter terrorism
Capacity building for ASEAN diplomats and
Economic Cooperation
secretariat officers Together for Trade Facilitation
Hugo Grotius, one of the founding fathers of The Netherlands research organisation (TNO), in
international law, posed some of the key questions cooperation with INTERPOL, has provided workshops The EU continues to work on improving
of international maritime law, such as: Where do for financial specialists from government and law trade and economic relations with ASEAN,
national waters end and international waters begin? enforcement agencies of countries in Southeast which benefits both regions economically, √ The EU is the biggest investor in ASEAN
What constitutes an island and to whom does it Asia. Since its launch there have been two sessions socially and politically. Enhanced dialogue economies
belong? What happens to the natural resources in Singapore and one in Vietnam, training more than and interactions on trade-related regulatory √ Total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
underneath contested waters? These questions are 60 financial specialists from 15 countries. The sessions and policy frameworks, intellectual property, stocks (€263 billion) account for
becoming more relevant in an increasingly connected familiarise participants with new technologies such as standards, customs and transport, and civil nearly one quarter of the total FDI
world. Experts from the Netherlands Institute of Law blockchain, the dark web, and cryptocurrencies so that aviation have been supported by cooperation stock.
of the Sea (NILOS) at the University of Utrecht and they can identify and counter terrorist activities. This programmes such as on economic integration
the Clingendael Institute of International Relations project is an example of how technical and operational (ARISE), capacity building for monitoring and √ Since 2004 EU companies have
provided a tailor-made course for Southeast Asian outcomes can be generated through cooperation. statistics (COMPASS), as well as negotiations invested an average of €15 billion
diplomats and ASEAN Secretariat officers in July over an EU-ASEAN Comprehensive Air annually in the region
2017. Taking place at the capital of international law, Transport Agreement (CATA).
The Hague, the course was sponsored by the Ministry “The lecture was a real eye-opener for someone √ In fact, the EU and its Member States
of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. like me who’s not familiar with the cyber world. have invested twice as much as the
Over the past decade, the economic relationship United States and four times as much as
I learned a lot during the workshop, especially,
between the EU and ASEAN has matured China during the same period
the practical tools which we can use back home
as trade and investment have intensified. To
to counter illegal activities on the dark web. The
“Programme participants saw the course as a illustrate the scale of this acceleration, since
lecture was well thought out and maintained a
great opportunity to discuss inter-related law 2004, bilateral trade between the EU and
strong focus on the practical skills required to
of the sea issues and its essential elements with ASEAN has more than doubled.
take on the cyber world!” - CapaCT participant
their counterparts.” - Sendy Hermawati, Senior
Officer for Treaty Division, Legal Services and Despite these impressive figures, there
Agreements Directorate, ASEAN Secretariat is still scope for EU-ASEAN economic
√ EU imports from ASEAN are growing by
cooperation and trade relations to grow. With
more than 40%
the establishment of the ASEAN Economic
√ EU exports to ASEAN are growing by Community in 2015, the region is now moving
more than 60% towards the establishment of a single market
and offers significant investment and export
√ The EU is ASEAN’s 2nd largest trading
opportunities for European businesses. The
partner (after China)
EU-ASEAN Business Summit takes place on
√ ASEAN is the EU’s 3rd largest trading a regular basis and brings together business
partner outside Europe (after China and leaders and policy makers to shape commercial
the US) and diplomatic relations across a variety of
sectors.22 EU-ASEAN Development Cooperation Blue Book 2018 23
If ASEAN were a single economy, it would already be the fifth largest in the and reduction of non-tariff measures under complemented by national activities (circa €45
world. With an impressive annual average GDP growth rate of 5.5%, and “regulatory excellence”, as well as “people-to- million), which support specific country needs
people mobility”). and priorities of ASEAN Members States. This
a market that represents a population of more than 625 million people, approach reinforces the coordination and inter-
ASEAN is set to become the fourth largest economy in the world. It is worth noting that half of the EU linkages between regional and national level
development cooperation funding to ASEAN interventions. These synergies will enhance
for 2014-2020 of €85 million has been allocated the impact of EU programmes, nationally and
to ASEAN’s economic integration. This reflects regionally.
the priority the EU attaches to economic and
At the latest ASEAN Economic Ministers As regions, the EU and ASEAN benefit from trade connectivity as a bedrock of EU-ASEAN In addition to its development cooperation
Meeting with the EU Trade Commissioner, enhanced connectivity among their member relations. funds for ASEAN, the EU blends grants with
Cecilia Malmström, in March 2018, Ministers states. Thus, connectivity is an important area loans from European and other international
agreed to continue the technical work on of engagement. ASEAN leaders adopted the For instance, the new ARISE Plus programme, the financial institutions under the Asia Investment
a framework for the possible resumption Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) biggest ever support programme with ASEAN Facility (AIF), for instance supporting project
of the ASEAN-EU region-to-region FTA 2025 in 2016 and ASEAN connectivity is (2017-2022), was kicked-off in November studies related to ASEAN connectivity and
negotiations. Negotiations over trade and embedded in most of the EU’s programmes, 2017. Within ARISE Plus, the EU engagement sustainable urban development in ASEAN
investment agreements between the EU and which cover all strategic areas outlined in follows a unique two-level approach: regional countries. Moreover, SWITCH Asia, which
ASEAN are also taken forward on a bilateral the MPAC (harmonisation of standards, activities, such as the ARISE Plus Regional supports sustainable consumption and
level with several ASEAN Member States. mutual recognition of technical regulations programme (€40 million), follow the structure production, and Forest Law Enforcement,
of the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint Governance and Trade (FLEGT) projects
2025 and focus on trade facilitation, standards, support sustainable forestry around the
customs, integration monitoring, intellectual region. The EU is also strengthening farmers’
Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Investment Agreement Negotiations property rights, and civil aviation. These are organisations in the region.
Singapore FTA concluded 2013
Vietnam FTA concluded 2015
In 2017, the ASEAN Farmers’ Organisations Support Programme
Myanmar Investment Protection Agreement launched in 2014
(AFOSP, €15 million) supported farmers’ organisations activities in six
Philippines FTA negotiations launched in 2016
ASEAN countries, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines
Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations and Vietnam, strengthening their institutional development, advocacy
launched in 2016
efforts, and private sector liaison. It thereby contributes to increasing
Malaysia FTA negotiations launched in 2010 (on hold) food security and climate change adaptation efforts in the region.
Thailand FTA negotiations launched in 2013 (on hold)24 EU-ASEAN Development Cooperation Blue Book 2018 25
EU Support to Regional Integration: Achievements
In 2017 after four-and-a-half years, the ASEAN Regional Integration Support
from the EU (ARISE) Programme (€15 million, 2012-2017), one of the most
important EU-ASEAN programmes for regional economic integration,
celebrated its successful completion.
ARISE was designed and tested for Singapore,
Malaysia and Thailand. ARISE also helped
improving the ASEAN policy framework
√ Conducted 115 workshops, for quality infrastructure, harmonised
standards and accreditation, conformity
assessment procedures, as well as post-
√ Gathered 4,309 participants, including market surveillance policies.
1,370 from CLMV countries (Cambodia,
ARISE leaves a strong legacy and several
Laos PDR, Myanmar, Vietnam), • Enhancing ASEAN’s economic integration
process through intensified EU-ASEAN flagship interventions which will be enhanced • The ASEAN Customs Transit System
(ATCS) is a computerised customs transit
dialogue on wider strategic options drawing under the successor programme, ARISE Plus:
management system piloted in the North-
√ Organised 99 ASEAN Meetings on EU experience. It enhanced the AEC South Corridor under ARISE and to be
Scorecard with inputs for the development • The ASEAN Trade Repository (ATR)
rolled-out to the CLMV countries under
and endorsement of the official AEC 2025 enhances transparency on trade and
ARISE Plus. This allows private companies
Monitoring & Evaluation Framework. customs procedures. The ATR is an
√ Produced 30 publications to move goods between countries faster
electronic interface through which the
• Strengthening the institutional capacity and, in turn, lower the cost for traders. The
public can access the information available
of the ASEAN Secretariat through an ACTS is accessible at https://acts.asean.
on the National Trade Repository of each
increase in staff in key economic integration org/.
ASEAN Member State. The ATR is available
ARISE supported the implementation of
the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
areas. The related staff is now fully integrated
into the Secretariat. This unique approach
online at http://atr.asean.org. • The ASEAN Risk Assessment Centre for
Food Safety (ARAC) hosted by the Food
Blueprint contributing to: was crucial for ARISE to achieve the desired • The ASEAN Solutions for Services,
Safety and Quality Division of Malaysia’s
outputs and will have a lasting impact. The Investments and Trade (ASSIST) provides
Ministry of Health, provides independent
• Thefreer flow of goods in ASEAN by Grant also supported the development of a consultative, non-binding tool for ASEAN
enterprises to refer trade-related problems
scientific opinions on food safety issues of
removing customs and transport barriers the institutional capacities of the Secretariat common interest. The ARAC can be visited
and enabling market integration. ASEAN to become more service-orientated. to ASEAN Member States. ASSIST is a free
at www.arac-asean.org/.
now has effective and simplified Customs web-based tool available at http://assist.
and Transport Procedures. The pilot asean.org/.
ASEAN Custom Transit System (ACTS)26 Success Stories Blue Book 2018 27
Tackling disparity though Innovative farming Organic food online From little things big things grow
transparency ASEAN Farmers’ Organisations Support ASEAN Farmers’ Organisations Support ASEAN Farmers’ Organisations Support
Programme Programme Programme
EU-ASEAN Capacity Building Project for
Monitoring Integration Progress and Statistics
The EU-ASEAN Capacity Building Project for A new farming technology has improved farm With their “Farmer’s Baskets”, youth in the Cocoa farmers in Semarang, Central Java, were able
Monitoring Integration Progress and Statistics productivity and climate resilience for family farmers Thongmang organic vegetable group are engaging to increase their income and the quality of produced
(COMPASS - €7.5 million, 2014-2018), builds the in Jeng Village, Laos. It is less labour intensive and in agriculture by purchasing organic vegetables and cocoa with the support of the EU. Members of Ngudi
capacity of the ASEAN Integration Monitoring uses less water than conventional farming methods fruits and marketing them through social media and Mulyo, a union of cocoa farmers’ associations are
Office to monitor the process and results of regional while increasing rice yields. This innovative, climate selling them directly to the consumers. This initiative, provided equipment for fermentation and drying
integration. Trainings and workshops enhanced resilience agri-technique is based on the farmer’s implemented by the ASEAN Farmers’ Organisations of beans, trained in cocoa production and primary
the capacity of national data producers (statistical indigenous knowledge, supported by scientific Support Programme, increases farmer’s incomes processing practices, and benefit from collective
offices, customs, ministries of trade, and central knowledge from research institution and other while providing healthy food for consumers by cutting sales. In addition, the organisation mobilised the
banks) to consolidate regional statistics, thus partners. It was developed through participatory costs and reducing the number of intermediaries support of the Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa
contributing to narrowing the development gap research, video documentation, and farmer-to- throughout the value-chain. The Programme Research Institute to improve the quality of the beans
between ASEAN members States. In 2017, COMPASS farmer exchange, funded by the EU ASEAN Farmers’ supported the training of young farmers in organic and is now engaging with the Indonesian Cocoa
supported ASEAN to produce two highly praised Organisations Support Programme. The adoption vegetable production, product design, collective and Chocolate Industry Association to improve the
statistical publications, “Celebrating ASEAN: 50 years of this farming practice, in particular, improved the marketing, and online distribution. In particular, the quality of processed cocoa products.
of evolution & progress” and the comprehensive livelihoods of women who traditionally bear the use of social media for marketing purposes has
“ASEAN Statistical Report on MDGs 2007”. brunt of manual labour in the fields. boosted interest of young people in agriculture.
“Ngudi Mulyo has enabled me to achieve greater
autonomy. Its cocoa project provided me with
“This publication presents a collection of “Our yield has increased 20-30% compared “70% of profit is divided among our team the knowledge and skills necessary to produce
statistical indicators from ASEANstats’ databases, to conventional rice growing techniques while members, 30% are kept in a savings fund. I am quality cocoa and maintain my plantation.”
and highlights the main findings observed to labour for rice transplanting is significantly very happy because I make some income from - Sri Murtirahayu, member of Ngudi Mulyo
showcase the evolution and progress of ASEAN reduced (about 38 working day reduction per my free time from school.” - Alisa Souvathy (13
over the past decades.” – Le Luong Minh, former Ha).” - Khammoune Xaymany, President of the years old), a team member of the farmer basket
Secretary-General of ASEAN, in the foreword Lao Farmer Network
of Celebrating ASEAN: 50 years of evolution &
progress28 Success Stories Blue Book 2018 29
Boosting international trade Fair play, fair prices, fair choices Getting everyone ‘round the table’ Crafting climate diplomacy
National Accreditation Focal Point Concept Competition Policy Law Multiplying Best Practices of Safe Food COP23 Yields a Decision on Issues Related to
Production Agriculture
Internationally-recognised accreditation provides Competition policy is vital for encouraging innovation Development goals are best achieved when public After years of longstanding discussions, the 23rd
a single recognition of assessment certificates among suppliers and presenting more choices to and private sectors cooperate. To strengthen food Conference of Parties (COP23) marks a momentous
and reports. This is an essential component of consumers. That is why Germany supported the safety in Southeast Asia, the ASEAN-German occasion as it finally reached a decision on agriculture.
cross border trade and, as a direct consequence, design of the comprehensive ASEAN Competition Cooperation Project “Standards in the Southeast The decision, which derives in part from the ASEAN
economic growth in ASEAN. The PTB (Physikalisch- Action Plan (ACAP) 2017-2025. ACAP provides Asian Food Trade” (SAFT) established pilot projects, Common Positions on Agriculture and put forward by
Technische Bundesanstalt) project “Improving Quality the strategic orientation of regional dialogue together with leading companies across the region to the G77 and China Group of Countries, will pave the
Infrastructure in ASEAN” helps to develop the national and cooperation on competition for the next ten demonstrate the economic, environmental, and social way towards a joint address on an array of challenges
accreditation services of Cambodia, Lao PDR, and years. In line with international good practices benefits of certified farming practices. By showcasing on issues related to agriculture, a topic that has not
Myanmar through both the provision of training and and through an “ASEAN helps ASEAN” approach, best practices, the consortium aims to make the been prioritised in recent years. The ASEAN Climate
advisory services and by promoting partnership tools were also developed to guide and strengthen certification process more accessible to farmers. The Resilience Network (ASEAN-CRN), supported by
agreements with already established accreditation ASEAN competition regimes, to systematically feedback provided will inform future dialogue among the ASEAN-German project Forestry and Climate
bodies in Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. build enforcement capacities, and promote greater key decision makers at the ASEAN level, advancing Change (FOR-CC), promoted joint positions and the
This approach makes internationally-recognised compliance in the private sector. the safe production of food in Southeast Asia. engagement of the agricultural sector, using processes
accreditation for laboratories and inspection bodies from the United Nations Framework Convention on
available in partnership with an already recognised Climate Change (UNFCCC) to gain much needed
foreign accreditation body. This project eliminates “We welcome the significant progress made “Lao Integrated Farms Inc. envisions Davao to be support to expand climate-conscious agriculture
potential technical barriers to trade and creates to enact comprehensive competition laws, a source of organic produce to the Philippines. practices in the region.
more opportunities for local businesses to trade with nine ASEAN Member States having such It is committed to providing a stable source of
internationally. competition laws to date. The key performance income to marginalised people in the region.
indicators identified in the ASEAN Competition This project shall become a vehicle to attain that “The agriculture sector plays a unique role
Action Plan 2016-2025 monitors progress vision.” - Benjamin Lao, Owner and CEO of Lao in addressing the effects of climate change.
toward effective and enforceable competition Integrated Farms Inc ASEAN Member States need to speak with one
rules that support a competitive ASEAN with voice to ensure that agriculture remains on the
efficient and well-functioning markets.” - Joint international agenda.” - Dr. Margaret Yoovatana,
Media Statement of the 48th ASEAN ECONOMIC Thai Department of Agriculture
MINISTERS’ (AEM), 3 August 201630 Success Stories Blue Book 2018 31
Bringing Southeast Asia together Climate conscious transport
The ASEAN Secretariat Post 2015 ASEAN Kuala Lumpur Transport Strategic Plan
(KLTSP) 2016 – 2025 Socio-Cultural Cooperation
Building on Closer People-to-People Contacts
With the implementation of the ASEAN Community In 2015, ASEAN endorsed the ASEAN Kuala Lumpur
Vision 2025, ASEAN aims to deepen the regional Transport Strategic Plan (KLTSP) 2016-2025 Closer people-to-people contacts are a core As one of the EU’s flagship programmes,
cooperation and integration process. The ASEAN which contains a series of recommendations that component of the EU-ASEAN partnership. The the EU Support to Higher Education in the
Secretariat Post 2015, Institutional Strengthening aim to establish a policy roadmap for sustainable EU’s social and cultural cooperation activities aim ASEAN Region (EU SHARE) programme, along
and Capacity Development project, commissioned transportation. To ensure its effectiveness, the ASEAN- to support ASEAN’s commitment to improving with university student exchanges through
by the German Federal Foreign Office, contributes German project title “Transport and Climate Change” the quality of life of everyone in the region the Erasmus+ programme are inspiring and
to this objective by strengthening the institutional (TCC) supported ASEAN Member States through through people-centred and socially responsible facilitating the increased regional mobility of
capacity and outreach of the ASEAN Secretariat. cross-sectoral forums and expert group meetings action. With a strong focus on nurturing the ASEAN students, and raising the quality of
With the support of the ASEC Post 2015 project, on sustainable transport, resulting in a regional fuel human, cultural, and natural resources needed for university education. This cooperation extends
ASEAN introduced the ASEAN Media Forum in 2017, economy roadmap, sustainable transport indicator harmonious relations between people, countries, to the sharing of EU experiences on mutual
which is a platform for ASEAN to communicate its guidelines, and a regional strategy for sustainable land and sustainable development, this work aims credit recognition, qualifications and regional
goals, achievements, and challenges to top media transport. Moreover, the project mobilised co-funding to build an inclusive society where livelihoods, accreditation systems.
leaders while, at the same time, allowing for timely from the EU’s SWITCH Asia programme to help 500 individual well-being, and social welfare are
engagement, discussion, and debate on international, freight transport SMEs from the Mekong Region prioritised. It is closely aligned with the ASEAN
regional, and bilateral issues which affect the region. improve their performance. Social-Cultural Community Blueprint.
“The AMF got us up to speed with the latest “Dr. Joe Fai Poon (Land Transport Authority,
issues, access senior ASEAN leaders, and gain Singapore) thanked the German contribution
new perspectives from key thinkers on topics to ASEAN in supporting the development of Throughout 2016 and 2017, SHARE established the first ASEAN-wide mobility scheme
of regional significance. Another benefit was sustainable transport deliverables under KLTSP for students and awarded 508 scholarships for students from eight ASEAN countries to
the opportunity to network with our peers from and events related to sustainable transport undertake a short-term study programme from a selection of 32 universities in ASEAN
across Southeast Asia.” - Thomas Keane, Editor in ASEAN.” - Mentioned at the Second Expert and eight universities in Europe. SHARE co-organised five policy dialogues with education
in Chief of Frontier Myanmar Group on Sustainable Land Transport (EGSLT)
ministries from each ASEAN Member State during 2017. A possible future student exchange
held in Bangkok, Thailand, March 2017
system and credit recognition system among ASEAN higher education institutions will not
only increase the mobility of students and academic staff, but also for skilled workers in
the region.
In total, more than 4,000 ASEAN students now travel to Europe on scholarships funded by
the EU and its Member States each year. ASEAN’s strong participation in the EU’s Seventh
Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development led to more than
100 successful projects in the region. There is little doubt that the future will see greater
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