CONTEMPORARY WORLD
LESSON 15
ASEAN INTEGRATION
2. Foster cooperation with neighbors sharing similar interests
WHAT IS ASEAN
rather than relying on distant allies.
➢ The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is 3. Harness the collective strengths of member states to better
a regional organization promoting economic, security, navigate potential conflicts with major powers.
and socio-cultural cooperation among its ten members: 4. Enable collective achievement of goals that individual
1. Brunei countries couldn’t achieve alone.
2. Cambodia
3. Indonesia ASEAN VS. LITTLE DRAGONS
4. Laos ➢ Little Dragons (Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea,
5. Malaysia Taiwan) were fast-industrializing economies but lacked
6. Myanmar collective strength.
7. Philippines ➢ ASEAN focuses on integration, leveraging a population
8. Singapore of over 300 million and greater resources.
9. Thailand
10. Vietnam MAJOR AGREEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES
ASEAN DECLARATION (1967)
KEY HISTORICAL EVENTS
➢ Establishes ASEAN’s founding principles and general
ASA (1960s)
mechanisms for cooperation.
➢ Association of Southeast Asia: Founded on July 31,
1961, by Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaya to
ZONE OF PEACE, FREEDOM, AND NEUTRALITY DECLARATION
promote regional cooperation.
(1976)
➢ Ensures freedom from external interference and
MAPHILINDO (1963)
promotes regional cooperation.
➢ A short-lived confederation between Malaysia, the
Philippines, and Indonesia aimed at uniting Malay-
TREATY OF AMITY AND COOPERATION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
origin nations.
(1976)
➢ A peace treaty emphasizing non-interference, peaceful
ASEAN DECLARATION (AUGUST 8, 1967) conflict resolution, and mutual respect.
➢ ASEAN was formally established by the foreign
ASEAN VISION 2020 (1997)
ministers of Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia,
Singapore, and Thailand. ➢ Calls for “Partnership in Dynamic Development” and
aims to build a “Community of Caring Societies.”
WHY WAS ASEAN NECESSARY
1. Prevent new colonial powers from stepping in after the
withdrawal of old colonizers.
CONTEMPORARY WORLD
LESSON 15
ASEAN INTEGRATION
ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC) 2015 ASEAN ECONOMIC COOMUNITY (AEC)
➢ Establishes a single market and production base, ➢ Encourages economic growth and integration.
promoting competitiveness, equitable economic
outcomes, and global integration.
INCREASED TRADE AND INVESTMENT
ASEAN INTEGRATION OBJECTIVES ➢ Significant improvements in infrastructure, foreign
ECONOMIC COOPERATION investment, and trade.
➢ Enhance economic development through regional trade CHALLENGES FACING ASEAN INTEGRATION
and investment.
ECONOMIC DIFFERENCES
➢ Varying levels of development across member states.
POLITICAL STABILITY
➢ Foster peaceful relationships between member REGULATORY HURDLES
nations.
➢ Differences in national laws and regulations.
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
POLITICAL DISPUTES AND GLOBAL PRESSURES
➢ Promote unity through shared cultural programs.
➢ Tensions between countries and external geopolitical
influences.
REGIONAL RESILIENCE
ASEAN’S ROLE IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT
➢ Strengthen regional responses to crises and ensure
➢ ASEAN's integration efforts contribute to regional
sustainable development.
peace, economic growth, and enhanced global
connectivity. The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC)
opens up opportunities for increased trade,
CHARACTERISTICS
investments, and skilled labor mobility.
1. Single Market and Production Base
2. Competitive Economic Region BENEFITS FOR THE PHILIPPINES
3. Equitable Economic Development
ECONOMIC GROWTH
4. Integration into the Global Economy
➢ The Philippines benefits from ASEAN’s free trade
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS OF ASEAN INTEGRATION agreements and economic integration.
ASEAN FREE TRADE AREA (AFTA)
SKILLED LABOR MOBILITY
➢ Reduces trade barriers and promotes trade among
member countries. ➢ The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on
Nursing Services allows for the exchange of expertise
and best practices, enhancing professional
capabilities in ASEAN member countries.
