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MEMBER STATES
Brunei Darussalam (7 January 1984)
Cambodia (30 April 1999)
Indonesia (8 August 1967)
Lao PDR (23 July 1997)
Malaysia (8 August 1967)
Myanmar (23 July 1997)
Philippines (8 August 1967)
Singapore (8 August 1967)
Thailand (8 August 1967)
Viet Nam (28 July 1995)
Purpose
As set out in the ASEAN Declaration, the aims and purposes of ASEAN are:
To accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region.
To provide assistance to each other in the form of training and research facilities.
To collaborate for the better utilisation of agriculture and industry to raise the living standards of
the people.
globally as one market with each member gaining from each other's strengths, thus increasing its
competitiveness and opportunities for development.
FREE FLOW OF GOODS AND SERVICES Free flow of goods is one of the principal means by
which the aims of a single market and production base can be achieved. A single market for goods
(and services) will also facilitate the development of production networks in the region and enhance
ASEANs capacity to serve as a global production centre or as a part of the global supply chain.
In facilitating the free flow of services by 2015, ASEAN is also working towards recognition of
professional qualifications with a view to facilitate their movement within the region.
FREE FLOW OF INVESTMENTS Under the AIA, all industries (in the manufacturing, agriculture,
fishery, forestry and mining and quarrying sectors and services incidental to these five sectors) shall
be open and national treatment granted to investors both at the pre-establishment and the postestablishment stages, with some exceptions as listed in member countries Temporary Exclusion Lists
(TEL) and Sensitive Lists (SL). The TEL is to be phased-out based on agreed timelines. Although the
SL does not have a timeline for phasing-out, they will be reviewed periodically.
FREE FLOW OF SKILLED LABORS
In allowing for managed mobility or facilitated entry for the movement of natural persons engaged
in trade in goods, services, and investments, according to the prevailing regulations of the receiving
country, ASEAN is working to:
Facilitate the issuance of visas and employment passes for ASEAN professionals and skilled labour
who are engaged in cross-border trade and investment related activities.
In facilitating the free flow of services (by 2015), ASEAN is also working towards harmonisation and
standardisation, with a view to facilitate their movement within the region.
Enhance cooperation among ASEAN University Network (AUN) members to increase mobility for
both students and staff within the region;
ii. Develop core competencies and qualifications for job/occupational and trainers skills required in
the priority services sectors (by 2009); and in other services sectors (from 2010 to 2015); and
iii. Strengthen the research capabilities of each ASEAN Member Country in terms of promoting
skills, job placements, and developing labour market information networks among ASEAN Member
Countries.
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)
Contributes to realising an ASEAN Community that is people-oriented and socially responsible with a
view to achieving enduring solidarity and unity among the peoples and Member States of ASEAN.
It was also during the 14th ASEAN Summit that the member governments of ASEAN adopted
the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint (ASCC). The ASCC envisions an: "ASEAN
Community that is people-centered and socially responsible with a view to achieving enduring
solidarity and unity among the nations and peoples of ASEAN by forging a common identity and
building a caring and sharing society which is inclusive and harmonious where the well-being,
livelihood, and welfare of the peoples are enhanced". Among its focus areas are: human
development, social welfare and protection, social justice and rights, ensuring environmental
sustainability, building the ASEAN identity, and narrowing the development gap.
Narrowing the Development Gap (NDG) Progressing together through cooperation in development.
youths through education and activities to build an ASEAN identity based on friendship and
cooperation.
Table 1 Clusters, goals and health priority issues Cluster Goal 2020 Health priorities
1. Promoting healthy lifestyle
a) To achieve maximal health potential of ASEAN Community through promoting healthy lifestyle
b) To ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
i. Prevention and control of NCDs
ii. Reduction of tobacco consumption and harmful use of alcohol
iii. Prevention of injuries
iv. Promotion of occupational health
v. Promotion of mental health
vi. Promotion of healthy and active ageing
vii. Promotion of good nutrition and healthy diet
2. Responding to all hazards and emerging threats
a) To promote resilient health system in response to communicable diseases, emerging infectious
diseases, and neglected tropical diseases
b) To respond to environmental health threats, hazards and disaster, and to ensure effective
preparedness for disaster health management in the region
viii. Prevention and control of communicable diseases, emerging infectious diseases and neglected
tropical diseases
ix. Strengthening laboratory capacity
x. Combating antimicrobial resistance(AMR)
xi. Environmental health and health impact assessment (HIA)
xii. Disaster Health Management
3. Strengthening health system and access to care
a) ASEAN Community has universal access to[essential]health care, safe and good quality medical
products including traditional and complementary medicines
b) To achieve the unfinished health related MDGs, in light of the SDG
xiii. Traditional Medicine xiv. Health related MDGs (4, 5, 6)
xv. Universal health coverage (UHC)
xvi. Migrants health
xvii. Pharmaceutical development
xviii.Human Resources Development
xix. Health Financing
4. Ensuring food safety
a) To promote access to safe food, safe drinking water and sanitation