Let’s unpack the words! These words are essential elements of the ASCC Strategic Plan and its vision for a future-ready ASEAN:

• People-centred: strives for people’s improved quality of life and well-being, and meaningful participation in all aspects of development and Community building
• Resilient: fosters human security and resilience through inclusive development, protection of human rights, promotion of peace and intercultural understanding, and narrowing development gaps
• Innovative: supports a creative, innovative, and responsive ASEAN that embraces new ideas and technologies to address emerging challenges
• Dynamic: through promoting a connected, culturally rich, and cohesive ASEAN, it embraces change and diversity to build a vibrant regional identity and stronger people-to-people linkages
• Inclusive: ensures that no one is left behind, especially people in vulnerable situations
• Sustainable: advancing development that balances people, planet, and prosperity for present and future generations

They shape the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community’s direction towards 2045. Explore more in the ASCC Strategic Plan (page 105-133): bit.ly/ASEAN2045

The development of the ASCC Strategic Plan is part of the Development of the ASCC Strategic Plan project supported by the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).