ASEAN Overview and Pillars

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What is the ultimate goal of ASEAN according to the content?

To promote harmonization of standards in healthcare products

To develop a comprehensive approach to security

To promote a strong healthcare industry in the region

To establish the ASEAN Community in 2015 (correct)

What is one of the strategic measures to promote the development of a strong healthcare industry in the region?

Develop an ASEAN regulatory framework on traditional medicines

Facilitate the mobility of healthcare professionals globally

Promote strong health insurance systems (correct)

Enhance connectivity and sectoral cooperation

What is the purpose of the ASEAN Political-Security Community?

To promote health tourism in the region

To uphold the purpose of preserving regional peace and stability (correct)

To develop a comprehensive approach to security

To promote economic growth in the region

When was the ASEAN Charter established?

15 December 2008 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the sectors with high-growth potential in the healthcare industry?

Health tourism Signup and view all the answers

Which country joined ASEAN in 1984?

Brunei Darussalam Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community?

To improve the welfare and well-being of its people Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge facing ASEAN in the context of health development?

Economic diversity among member states Signup and view all the answers

What is a demographic trend affecting ASEAN countries?

Ageing population Signup and view all the answers

What is a key area of cooperation among ASEAN Health Ministers?

Pandemic preparedness and response Signup and view all the answers

What is an initiative aimed at promoting health development in ASEAN?

ASEAN Post-2015 Health Development Agenda Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reference for understanding the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community?

ASEAN People Where Are We Now? ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community in Facts and Figures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)?

To promote economic growth and development in the region Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)?

To strengthen regional security and stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Post 2015 Health Development Agenda?

To improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC)?

To enhance social welfare and cultural exchange Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the ASEAN 2025 vision?

To forge a united and resilient ASEAN Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Regional Health Integration and Cooperation in the Philippines?

To improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the ASEAN Sustainable Cities initiative?

To reduce urbanization challenges and promote sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the State of Southeast Asia report?

To provide insights on Southeast Asia's political, economic, and social developments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

ASEAN Overview

Founded on August 8, 1967, by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand
Enlarged to include Brunei Darussalam (1984), Viet Nam (1995), Lao PDR and Myanmar (1997), and Cambodia (1999)
The ASEAN Charter was established on December 15, 2008, with the ultimate goal of achieving the ASEAN Community in 2015

The Three Pillars of ASEAN

ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Blueprint 2025: upholds the purpose of preserving regional peace and stability, adopting a comprehensive approach to security and an outward-looking approach in ASEAN external relations
ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2017: promotes the development of a strong healthcare industry, contributing to better healthcare facilities, products, and services
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Blueprint 2025: committed to lifting the quality of life of its people by putting their welfare and well-being at the heart of its activities

ASEAN Healthcare

Promotes the development of a strong healthcare industry, contributing to better healthcare facilities, products, and services
Strategic measures:
- Private healthcare market and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in universal healthcare in the region
- Harmonization of standards and conformance in healthcare products and services
- Promoting sectors with high-growth potential, such as health tourism and e-healthcare services
- Developing strong health insurance systems in the region
- Facilitating the mobility of healthcare professionals in the region
- Developing an ASEAN regulatory framework on traditional medicines and health supplements
- Developing healthcare product directives to facilitate trade in healthcare products in the region

Challenges

Sovereignty of member states
Economic diversity
Varying regulatory capabilities
Asian demographic shift: proportion of population by various age groups, transition to ageing population
Top three challenges facing ASEAN:
- Health systems
- Healthcare financing
- Health workforce