by Kaisar | Apr 20, 2015 | Projects, Services
Status: Completed. Implementation of the Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) is an important measure in achieving the free flow of services and skilled labour towards the AEC in 2015. The currently agreed Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on accountancy services only provides the framework and procedures for Member States to work together to further develop bilateral or plurilateral MRAs. While the development of an ASEAN-wide MRA on accountancy services is already nearing completion, lessons learned from other MRAs indicate that further work still needs to be done on the promotion of further mobility. The Project is expected to study and suggest way forward to transform its existing Framework Mutual Recognition and the ASEAN-wide MRA (once completed) as well as other relevant initiatives into a well-functioning mechanism to facilitate mobility of professionals. The key output of the project is a roadmap that will put thorough sequenced measures that will create an enabling environment for MRA implementation, develop infrastructure and support mechanism, and strengthen coordination and processes. Please contact ASEAN’s Services and Investment Division for further information on the report. Related Project: Handbook on Core Competencies and Domestic Regulations in the Engineering, Architecture, Accounting and Surveying...
by Kaisar | Apr 20, 2015 | Projects, Services
Status: Completed. Implementation of the Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) is an important measure in achieving the free flow of services and skilled labour towards the AEC in 2015. The currently agreed Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on surveying services only provide the framework and procedures for Member States to work together to further develop bilateral or plurilateral MRAs. The Project is expected to study and suggest a way forward to transform its existing Mutual Recognition Framework, as well as other relevant initiatives, into a well-functioning mechanism to facilitate mobility of professionals by developing the appropriate roadmap/implementation plan. This project is now completed. Please contact ASEAN’s Services and Investment Division for further information on the report. Related Project: Handbook on Core Competencies and Domestic Regulations in the Engineering, Architecture, Accounting and Surveying...
by Kaisar | Apr 20, 2015 | Investment, Projects
Status: ongoing Following successful completion of the Promoting ACIA project in 2013, ASEAN Member States agreed there is a need to hold more ACIA forums/events for investors and businesses, and seminars for the AMS to develop further awareness and understanding of ACIA. As such, this project undertakes further socialization activities for the ACIA across ASEAN Member States, with the support of host governments and business chambers, where possible. The project will also conduct additional seminars for government officials as part of a continuous learning process for Investment Promotion Agencies and will also include officials involved in the implementation of ACIA and negotiation of investment agreements. Related Project: Promoting the ACIA...
by Kaisar | Apr 20, 2015 | Monitoring & Evaluation, Projects
Status: Completed The Roadmap for the ASEAN Community (2009-2015) comprised blueprints to guide the timely implementation of ASEAN’s regional integration agenda. Different mechanisms were utilised to monitor the progress of these integration efforts, including the Community Scorecards and other sector-specific monitoring and surveillance tools. The ASEAN Community Progress Monitoring System (ACPMS) is intended to complement the other monitoring tools in tracking the progress of the ASEAN Community building efforts. As the ACPMS covers broad areas of economic, socio-cultural, and the Millennium Development Goals, the enhanced framework and descriptive indicators of the measured outcomes on the envisaged characteristics of ASEAN Economic Community and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community pillars were presented. The two (2) previous editions of the ACPMS have been well received and this prompted the ASEAN Community Statistical System (ACSS) Committee to commit its support for its regular publication. As such, it is necessary to address the bottlenecks that affect its compilation, particularly those at the national level. It would also be worthwhile to consider how the ACPMS can be further enhanced especially in the context of the ASEAN Community 2025 vision and agenda, which will be launched at the 27th ASEAN Summit in November 2015. This project intends to establish mechanisms to enhance data collection, compilation and dissemination of the ACPMS, as well as a utilization strategy to generate awareness of the ACPMS and advocate its use to a wider audience. These actions are expected to address the previous issues and challenges experienced in the publication of the ACPMS 2012 and design developmental works to ensure the sustainability of the ACPMS national data collection and to promote its purpose...
by Kaisar | Apr 20, 2015 | IAI/NDG, Projects
Status: Completed. The Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) provides a policy framework to support the participation of ASEAN’s newer member states (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam or CLMV) in the ASEAN integration process. The IAI Work Plan II (2009-2015) currently being implemented reflects key programme areas under the three ASEAN Community Blueprints. The IAI Work Plan II is now in its last year of implementation. This project supports formulation of third IAI Work Plan. The third IAI Work Plan takes into consideration the strengths and weaknesses in the drafting process and implementation of the current and past Work Plans, as well as the relevant recommendations of the mid-term review of the IAI Work Plan II. The IAI Work Plan III has now been completed, and adopted at the 28th ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The project also supported preparation of concept papers for the implementation of activities in the IAI Work Plan III. The IAI Work Plan III can be downloaded here. Related Project: Mid-Term Review of the Implementation of the IAI Work Plan II for Equitable Economic Development and Narrowing the Development Gap Implementation Review of IAI Work Plan...
