Implementing the
Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity
(MPAC)
Gizella Marie A. Herrera
ASEAN Connectivity Division
ASEAN Secretariat
High Level Seminar on ASEAN Community Statistical System (ACSS)
Strategic Plan (2016-2020)
Bogor, Indonesia
17 June 2014
Outline of Presentation
ASEAN Connectivity Vision & Goals
The Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC)
The MPAC Scorecard
Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity Monitoring &
Evaluation Project
● Statistical/Data Requirements
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ASEAN Connectivity Vision & Goals
● ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on ASEAN
Connectivity, 15th ASEAN Summit, Cha-am Hua
Hin, Thailand, 2009
● ASEAN Connectivity Goals:
 To enhance integration and cooperation of ASEAN
 To enhance global competitiveness of ASEAN through stronger production
networks
 To enhance the well-being and livelihood of ASEAN peoples
 To enhance rules and good governance for ASEAN
 To enhance connections to economic centres within the region and within
individual Member States and narrow the development gap
● ASEAN Connectivity
ASEAN Community
The Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity
Integrated and
well-functioning
intermodal
transport, ICT
and energy
networks in
ASEAN and the
wider region
Agreements and
instruments to
facilitate trade
in goods and
services,
appropriate
investment
policies, legal
frameworks
Life-long
learning, human
resource
development,
innovation and
entrepreneurship, cultural
exchange,
tourism
development
MPAC Scorecard: Sample Dimension 1
ASEAN Connectivity Progress Chart
Measures Due in 2010-2015 and Beyond
No.[1]
Ref. No.
[2]
Legend:
u On Track/On going
Yet to Start
Completed/Early Achiever
Behind Schedule
x Not Applicable/Prioritised
Key Strategies & Actions
Expected
Output/
Outcome
Responsible
Bodies
Timeline
Status
Remarks
u
The road section from Thanbyuzayat to Lehnya of AH112
has been upgraded to Class III with the funding from the
Central and Local Governments. The entire length of AH112
is planned to upgrade to Class III with the loan from China
EXIM Bank.
A. Key Strategies to Enhance Physical Connectivity
Strategy 1. Complete the ASEAN Highway Network (AHN)
1.6.
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Complete the missing links
by 2015:
a) Myanmar: AH112
AH112
(Thaton–Mawlamyine–Lehnya Missing link
–Khlong Loy, 60 km)
constructed
NC/STOM of
Myanmar
2015
However, due to the low traffic, there is no plan to upgrade
the missing link (extension section of AH112), LehnyaKhlong Loy to Class III by 2015.
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b) Myanmar: AH123 [Dawei
AH123
(deepseaport)–Maesamepass
Missing link
(Phu Nam Ron) 132km +18
constructed
km (150 km)]
Myanmar Government is constructing the missing link with
its national budget. Expected completion is in 2015.
NC/STOM of
Myanmar
2015
u
In AH123, Dawei –Myittar section is being upgraded to class
III standard. Myittar – Phu Nam Ron section is currently
planning to overlay the surface layer.
Assessment[3]
MPAC Scorecard: Sample Dimension 2
ASEAN Connectivity Progress Chart
Measures Due in 2010-2015 and Beyond
No.[1]
Ref. No.
[2]
Legend:
u
Completed/Early Achiever
Behind Schedule
Key Strategies & Actions
Expected
Output/
Outcome
Yet to Start
On Track/On going
Responsible
Bodies
Timeline
x Not Applicable/Prioritised
Status
Remarks
B. Key Strategies to Enhance Institutional Connectivity
Strategy 1. Fully operationalise the three Framework Agreements on transport facilitation, i.e., ASEAN Framework Agreement on the
Facilitation of Goods in Transit (AFAFGIT), ASEAN Framework Agreement on the Facilitation of Inter-State Transport (AFAFIST) and
ASEAN Framework Agreement on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT)
Pending Ratifications:
AFAFGIT Protocol 1 (Designation of Transit Transport
Routes and Facilities): Malaysia, Myanmar, and Singapore;
AFAFGIT Protocol 6 (Railways Border and Interchange
Stations): Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Lao PDR,
Malaysia, Philippines, and Singapore;
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1.1.
Expedite the ratification of the
Agreements so as to enable Agreements
their operationalisation in the ratified.
region.
STOM
u
Note: Myanmar ratified Protocol 6 on 3 February 2014.
ASEAN Secretariat briefed TFWG on legal opinion
regarding the requirement of ratification of Protocol 6 for
ASEAN Member States which do not have railway
connections with their neighboring countries. The 27th
TFWG Meeting in April 2014 noted that instruments of
ratifications of all ASEAN Member States are required for
the AFAFGIT Protocol 6 for its entry into force.
AFAFGIT Protocol 9 (Dangerous Goods): Malaysia and
Thailand;
AFAFIST: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Myanmar, and Singapore
AFAMT: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia,
Myanmar, and Singapore.
Assessment[3]
MPAC Scorecard: Sample Dimension 3
ASEAN Connectivity Progress Chart
Measures Due in 2010-2015 and Beyond
No.[1]
Ref. No.
[2]
Legend:
u On Track/On going
Yet to Start
Completed/Early Achiever
Behind Schedule
x Not Applicable/Prioritised
Key Strategies & Actions
Expected
Output/
Outcome
Responsible
Bodies
Timeline
Status
Remarks
C. Key Strategies to Enhance People-to-People Connectivity
Strategy 1. Promote deeper intra-ASEAN social and cultural understanding
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1.2.
Encourage the establishment
of curricular offerings or
education modules on
ASEAN and on the ASEAN
countries, where appropriate.
ASEAN
curriculum
developed and
being used in
schools.
Senior Officials
Meeting on
Education
(SOM-ED)
2012

Two projects completed:
(a) Developing ASEAN Curriculum Sourcebook (for primary
and secondary schools) (SOM-ED);
(b) Development of ASEAN Studies Course for
Undergraduate Students (AUN).
u
There are seven (7) signed MRAs under the Coordinating
Committee on Services (CCS). Five (5) are being
implemented by the respective coordinating committees
(Engineering, Architect, Nursing, Medical and Dental
Practitioners), while the other 2 (Accountancy & Land
Surveying) are in the form of Framework MRA to facilitate
the actual MRAs in 2+X formula. MRA on Tourism
Professionals was adopted in January 2009 covering 32 job
titles under six (6) divisions, namely: housekeeping, front
office, food and beverage services, food production, travel
agency and tour operator and 52 qualifications on Tourism
and Hospitality listed in common ASEAN Tourism
Curriculum.
Strategy 2. Encourage greater intra-ASEAN people mobility
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2.6.
Encourage more intra-ASEAN
movement of skilled labour
through the development of
further MRAs by 2012 and the
full implementation of all
completed MRAs by 2015.
Increased intraSEOM/ CCS,
ASEAN
SLOM/ ASEANmovement of
NTOs/ DGICM
skilled labour.
2015
Assessment[3]
The World Bank Project: Enhancing
ASEAN Connectivity M&E
● Establish qualitative and quantitative indicators
to assess the progress and impact of
implementation of MPAC key measures.
● Add qualitative variable “perceived” risk of noncompletion (RNC) and overall performance
assessment
● Add quantitative indicators of impact, outcome,
output per key measure
Proposed Connectivity Indicators*
Table 7: Outcome and impact indicators for the Physical Connectivity Dimension in the ACIM
STRATEGY
OUTCOME INDICATOR
1
Complete the ASEAN Highway
Network
Change in freight transport time —
FTT— within the ASEAN region after
implementation of strategy 1
2
Complete the implementation
of SKRL project
Change in Freight Volume using Rail
Roads —FVRR—
3
Establish an integrated inland
waterways network
Change in Freight Volume using Inland
Waterways —FVIW—
4
Accomplish an integrated
maritime transport system —
IMTS—
Change in Liner shipping connectivity
index —LSCI— trend
5
Establish an integrated
multimodal transport system
Only output indicators (see annex)
6
Accelerate the development of
ICT Infrastructure and services
Change in Broadband Penetration —
BP— and Internet Users —IU— trends
within the ASEAN region
7
Prioritize the processes to
resolve institutional issues in
energy infrastructure projects
Only output indicators (see annex)
IMPACT INDICATOR*
 Structural change in
intraregional trade trend.
 Structural change in
trade trend to/from the
region from/to the rest
of the world.
 Structural change in
regional GDP trend after
implementation of
dimension 1.
*
Note that the impact indicators measure the impact of the various Key Actions, simultaneously as a whole package, on trade
and
GDP.
*with compliments to World Bank
Proposed Connectivity Output Indicators*
Data Requirements *
Connectivity
Dimension
Physical
Strategy
1
Name
Complete the ASEAN
Highway Network
Key
Action
Required Information
1
• Kilometers of BC3Rs to be upgraded in 2010
• Kilometers of BC3Rs upgraded in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
• Average speed on AHN for trucks in 2010
• Average speed on AHN for trucks in 2014
2
• Kilometers of TTRs to implement common road signs in 2010
• Kilometers of TTRs implementing common road signs in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
3
• Kilometers of class 2&3 roads to be upgraded in 2010
• Kilometers of class 2&3 roads to be upgraded in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
5
• Kilometers of road to be upgraded in 2010 from Ha Noi via northern Lao PDR through
Myanmar to the border with India
• Kilometers of road upgraded in 2014 from Ha Noi via northern Lao PDR through
Myanmar to the border with India
6
• Kilometers of missing links to be completed in 2010
• Kilometers of missing links completed in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
• Road map of ASEAN (shape file)
• Shape file of missing links of roads from 2010 to 2014
Data Requirements *
Connectivity
Dimension
Strategy
Name
Key
Action
Required Information
Physical
2
Complete the implementation
of SKRL project
1
• Kilometers of missing rail sections to be built in 2010
• Kilometers of missing rail sections completed in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
• Rail network map of ASEAN (shape file)
• Shape file of missing rail sections from 2010 to 2014
Physical
3
Establish an integrated inland
waterways network
1
• ASEAN Inland waterway freight volume in 2010
• ASEAN Inland waterway freight volume in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014
4
Accomplish an integrated
maritime transport system —
IMTS—
1
• Annual Port Throughput —APT— in ASEAN region from 2010 to 2014
• Liner shipping connectivity index —LSCI— from 2000 by ASEAN country
Physical
Data Requirements *
Physical
5
Establish an integrated
multimodal transport system
2
• Cargo flows coming in and out of Yangon and Da Nang Ports from 2010 to 2014
3
• Kilometers of MIEC road and bridges needed 2010
• Kilometers of MIEC road and bridges constructed from 2011 to 2014
• Number of truck per day by country (optional) from 2010 to 2014
4
Physical
Physical
6
7
Accelerate the development of
ICT Infrastructure and
services
1
2
• Shape file of the network of ASEAN dry ports
• Broadband subscribers per 100 inhabitants by ASEAN country from 2000 (or before) to
2014
• Internet Users per 100 inhabitants by ASEAN country from 2000 (or before) to 2014
Prioritise the processes to
resolve institutional issues in
energy infrastructure projects
1
• To be defined
2
• To be defined
Data Requirements *
Institutional
3
Develop the ASEAN Single
Aviation Market —SAM—
1
• Air cargo flows within the ASEAN region by country from 2000 to 2014
Institutional
5
Accelerate the free flow of
goods within ASEAN region
1
• Land use maps for each of the ASEAN countries
• Delivery times for strategic production within the ASEAN region
Institutional
7
Improve trade facilitation in
the region
1
• Time series on customs times by ASEAN country from 2000 to 2014
Institutional
8
Enhance border management
capabilities
1
• Time series on border crossing times by ASEAN country from 2000 to 2014