by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | IAI/NDG, Projects
Status: Completed The IAI Work Plan II (2009 – 2015) is now in its fourth year of implementation. With 2015 approaching, there is a need to review the Work Plan to identify future improvements and ensure that it continues to serve as a key strategic framework for NDG and EED, which intends to reduce poverty and sustain inclusive growth in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam (CLMV). This need for the mid-term review has been acknowledged by the ASEAN Member States (AMS). The Phnom Penh Agenda 2012 specifically called for a comprehensive Mid-term Review of the IAI Work Plan II in 2012 in order to stock-take the implementation of the IAI Work Plan II and set out concrete and practical measures to expedite its objectives and chart its future direction, including enhancing the implementation of the priority projects and the CLMV Priority Action List. The mid-term review, as prompted in the Phnom Penh Agenda, took stock of the progress in implementing the IAI Work Plan II, assess the its potential impact in working towards NDG and EED, and assess current implementation approach and modalities as well as stakeholder involvement and coordination arrangements. The detailed methodology included comparison and mapping of priority program areas between the IAI Work Plan II and ASEAN Community blueprints (including MPAC), national strategic plans of CLMV and other sub-regional initiatives involving the CLMV countries and an analysis of roles and interactions among various stakeholders in the implementation of the IAI Work Plan II. The mid-term review produced a set of recommendations on priority program areas and activities as well as management arrangements that will...
by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Cross Cutting Issues, Projects
Status: Completed This project produced a high quality book containing clear analysis of ASEAN Narrowing the Development Gap (NDG) issues. The work was aimed at ASEAN policy makers and advisers involved in decision making on NDG initiatives. The project’s objective was to provide ASEAN policy makers and implementers a source of timely and clear analysis on key strategic NDG issues with practical policy recommendations that could be implemented. This project has been completed in 2013. The full publication was published by Rutledge and is available for purchase. ISBN-13: 978-0415817615 ISBN-10: 0415817617 Synopsis, abstracts and other publications can be downloaded here: Synopsis and Chapter Abstracts Presentation Policy Brief 1 – The ASEAN Development Gap: Definition, Measurement and Monitoring Policy Brief 2 – Enhancing Connectivity to Narrow the Development Gap in ASEAN Policy Brief 3: Policy Recommendations for Narrowing the Development Gap in ASEAN Policy Brief 4: Graduation of all ASEAN Member States from Less Development Country Status ...
by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Cross Cutting Issues, Projects
Status : Closed. Regulations are a fundamental tool of government and an integral part of a well-functioning economy. Reform in regulations may be necessary in order to reduce business costs, enhance competition and innovation, and improve productivity. This requires a multi-disciplinary approach and close cooperation between and among all levels (sub-regional and national) of stakeholder groups. A significant aspect of the broader ASEAN vision is to ensure that the gains from development and economic integration are equitably shared by all AMS. Implementation of regulatory reforms in ASEAN may be relevant insofar as they contribute to the attainment of some of the goals under the AEC Blueprint, such as an improved business environment, stronger flow of investments and higher growth, and a more competitive ASEAN region. Regulatory reforms that could contribute to improvements in relevant sectors and industries would lead to job creation and enhancement in the quality of life particularly in less developed areas. This project will contribute to the enhancement of knowledge and understanding by AMS of new and emerging concerns and issues on regulatory reform. This project will give an overview of policy options through the synthesis of country experiences and lessons learned on regulatory reform programmes. As such, it will enhance the ability of AMS in: (a) identifying the key challenges of regulatory reform; (b) evaluating effective strategies used in regulatory reform; (c) prioritising and sequencing of steps in the regulatory reform process; and (d) addressing the need to develop a more comprehensive and cohesive regulatory reform programme for specific sectors and industries in AMS. The first ASEAN Regulatory Reform Symposium had been held at Makati...
by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Cross Cutting Issues, Projects
Status: Completed The creation of a single market and production base for ASEAN encompasses a wide range of planned measures under the AEC Blueprint. These include the free flow of goods, services, investment, skilled labour and freer flow of capital. With such a wide range of possible activities, it was agreed by AusAID and ASEC that there was a need to develop an overall framework for the provision of support in this area. One key area involves logistic services. This project assisted ASEAN formulate strategies to implement its Roadmap for the Integration of Logistics Services by providing an overview of the global and regional market for logistics services and a stakeholder analysis of the ASEAN logistics services sector. It identified current gaps in capacity to implement the roadmap and formulate strategies and identify specific requirements for ASEAN Member States. The Logistics Scoping Study final report containing recommendations for follow-up work was submitted to ASEC in late 2009. The report concluded that although certain ASEAN countries have made some progress in implementing the measures in the Roadmap, it was apparent that the actual implementation levels for the identified measures are still far from the target commitments as set out in the Roadmap. The report identified a number of underlying factors that contribute to the implementation gap and provided a wide range of recommendations to address these factors. Opportunities for AADCP II’s further support in this area will continue to be discussed with the ASEAN Secretariat. This project was completed in 2009. To access the report, please contact the Services and Investment Division of the ASEAN Secretariat. ...
by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Connectivity, Projects
Status: Completed. This project aims to enhance the existing ASEAN Connectivity Implementation Matrix/Scorecard, which will be used as a tool for the ASEAN Connectivity Coordinating Committee (ACCC) to monitor and evaluate the progress as well as impact of the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) implementation. The project will enable the ACCC to provide evidence-based information and/or report on the implementation of MPAC and support ACCC coordination efforts with the relevant ASEAN Sectoral Bodies and Working Groups as well as with the ASEAN Connectivity National Coordinators (NCs) for the implementation of MPAC. It is expected that the enhanced Implementation Matrix/Scorecard will establish indicators to assess progress and impact of implementing the key actions set out in MPAC. To operationalize the framework and ensure its sustainability, the project will identify capacity building needs of the ACCC members, NCs and relevant divisions within ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), in particular the Connectivity Division, and provide training and/or resources to support the implementation. The project was closed in December 2016. The ASEAN Connectivity Monitoring and Evaluation Report has been launched on 27 November 2016 in the ASEAN...
by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Connectivity, Projects
Status: Completed. ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC), which outlines plans of action for increasing physical, institutional and people-to-people connectivity in the region, was adopted by the ASEAN Leaders in 2010. To ensure synergistic implementation of the MPAC by various related ASEAN Sectoral Bodies and Working Groups, related divisions in the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) and relevant line ministries in the ASEAN Member States (AMS), it is important to foster a common understanding about ASEAN Connectivity. Unified, consistent messaging appropriate to a broad range of audiences, including the mass media, relevant representatives of the public and private sectors as well as national and local authorities, will need to be developed. This project addressed the above issue by producing a communications strategy which describes ASEAN Connectivity communication goals and objectives, identifies appropriate dissemination channel, implementation options and Monitoring and Evaluation approach. The project supports further actions based on the developed strategy, including development of priority communications tools and products, and implementation of key awareness raising and communication activities to enhance communication efforts on ASEAN Connectivity. This project was completed in the first quarter of 2016. Results of this project can be downloaded through this link. Downloads: About ASEAN Connectivity, containing a series of infographics on ASEAN Connectivity and video link. ASEAN Infrastructure Intelligence Report 2013 Related Projects: Development of ASEAN Connectivity Digital Content ...
