Asean (association Of Southeast Asian Nations)

ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Seat of Secretariat

Jakarta

Largest city

Jakarta

Working language

English

Demonym

Southeast Asian

Member states

10

Government

Regional organisation

Secretary General

Surin Pitsuwan

Formation

Bangkok Declaration 8 August 1967

Charter

16 December 2008

Area

Total

Population

577 million (2008 estimate)

Density

4,464,322 km2 2,772,344 sq mi

129/km2 208/sq mi

GDP (PPP)

2007 estimate

Total Per capita

US$ 3,431.2 billion US$ 5,962

GDP (nominal) Total Per capita

2008 estimate US$ 1,505.7 billion $2,609

ASEAN is a geo-political and economic organisation of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia, which was formed on 8 August 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Since then, membership has expanded to include Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Its aims include the acceleration of growth, social, cultural development among its members, the protection of the peace and stability of the region, and to provide opportunities for member countries to discuss differences peacefully

ASEAN member states

Flag

Country

Capital

Area(km²)

Populatio n (2008 unless noted)

Density

UTC

Currency

Official languages

Head of Head of Membersh Government State ip date

Brunei Bandar Darussala Seri m Begawan

5,765

490,000

Burma Naypyida (Myanma w r)

676,578

50,020,00 0

Phnom Penh

181,035

Indonesia Jakarta

1,904,569

Cambodia

65/km²

+8

dollar

Malay

81/km² +6:30

kyat

Burmese

13,388,91 0

78/km²

+7

riel

Khmer

230,130,0 00

113/km²

+7, +8,+ 9

rupiah

Indonesian

Laos

Vientiane

236,800 6,320,000

24/km²

+7

kip

Lao

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

329,847

28,200,00 0

72/km²

+8

ringgit

Malay

300,000

92,226,60 0

295/km²

+8

peso

Filipino, English

Philippine Manila s

Singapore

Singapore City

Thailand Bangkok

(2007)

707.1

513,115

4,839,400 (2007)

63,389,73 0

331,690

88,069,00 0

Than Shwe

Thein Sein

Norodom Hun Sen Sihamoni

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

July 23, 1997

April 30, 1999

August 8, 1967

July 23, 1997

Mizan Zainal Abidin

August 8, 1967

Najib Abdul Razak

Gloria MacapagalArroyo

6,619/km²

+8

dollar

126/km²

+7

baht

248/km²

+7

đồng

Nguyễn Vietnamese Minh Triết

UTC

Currency

Thai

January 7, 1984

Choumma Bouasone ly Bouphavanh Sayasone

Malay, Chinese Sellapan Lee Hsien (Mandarin), Ramanath Loong English, an Tamil

(2003)

Vietnam Hanoi

Hassanal Bolkiah

Bhumibol Abhisit Adulyadej Vejjajiva

Nguyễn Tấn Dũng

August 8, 1967

August 8, 1967

August 8, 1967

July 28, 1995

Non-member states ASEAN candidate states Flag

Country

Capital

Area (km²) Population(2009)

Density

Official languages

Head of Head of State Government

Papua New Guinea[3][4] Port (observer Moresby since 1976) [5]

TimorLeste[6]

Dili

462,840

6,732,000

14.5/km²

+10

kina

14,874

1,134,000

76.2/km²

+9

dollar

English, Queen Sir Michael Tok Pisin, Elizabet Somare Hiri Motu h II

José Portuguese, Xanana RamosTetum Gusmão Horta

Policies ASEAN’s agenda-setting and decision-making processes can be usefully understood in terms of the so-called Track I and Track II. Track I refers to the practice of diplomacy among government channels. The participants stand as representatives of their respective states and reflect the official positions of their governments during negotiations and discussions. All official decisions are made in Track I. Therefore, "Track I refers to intergovernmental processes". Track II differs slightly from Track I, involving civil society groups and other individuals with various links who work alongside governments. This track enables governments to discuss controversial issues and test new ideas without making official statements or binding commitments, and, if necessary, backtrack on positions. Main participants from the academic community and dependent on government funding for their academic and policy-relevant activities

ASEAN Summit The organisation holds meetings, known as the ASEAN Summit, where heads of government of each member meet to discuss and resolve regional issues, as well as to conduct other meetings with other countries outside of the bloc with the intention of promoting external relations. ASEAN Formal Summits S.No Date 1st 23–24 February, 1976 2nd 4–5 August, 1977 3rd 14–15 December, 1987 4th 27‒29 January, 1992 5th 14‒15 December, 1995 6th 15‒16 December, 1998 7th 5‒6 November, 2001 8th 4‒5 November, 2002 9th 7‒8 October, 2003 10th 29‒30 November, 2004 11th 12‒14 December, 2005 12th 11‒14 January, 2007 13th 18‒22 November, 2007 14th 27 February-1 March, 2009 10-11 April 2009

Country Host Indonesia Bali Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Philippines Manila Singapore Singapore Thailand Bangkok Vietnam Hanoi Brunei Bandar Seri Begawan Cambodia Phnom Penh Indonesia Bali Laos Vientiane Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Philippines Cebu Singapore Singapore Thailand

Cha Am, Hua Hin

15th

23 October 2009

Thailand

Pattaya Cha Am, Hua Hin

Economic Activities SEAN has emphasised regional cooperation in the “three pillars” of security, socio-cultural and economic integration.

ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) Signed on 28 January 1992 in Singapore. Originally 6 members. Newly joining members of ASEAN are also included in AFTA.

ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Area (ACIA) To encourage investment in ASEAN countries. The main principles of the ACIA are as follow • • • • •

All industries are to be opened up for investment, with exclusions to be phased out according to schedules National treatment is granted immediately to ASEAN investors with few exclusions Elimination of investment impediments Streamlining of investment process and procedures Enhancing transparency

Free Trade Agreements with Other Countries ASEAN has concluded free trade agreements with China, Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and most recently India

Cultural Activities. The organisation hosts cultural activities in an attempt to further integrate the region. These include sports and educational activities as well as writing awards. Also there are list of Heritage parks that are taken care of.

Sports Activities. Southeast Asian Games ASEAN Para Games. These games are participated by physically challenged athletes of the 11 countries located in Southeast Asia.

Logo of the ASEAN Para Games

Criticism •

Not able to promote human rights and democracy in the junta-led Myanmar.

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Philippines- Loss of jobs & Affecting country’s sovereignty.