ASOCIO AEC Digital Task Force
Kick-off Meeting
January 21, 2016
Bangkok, Thailand
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Time
1330-1340
1340-1400
Subject
Opening Remarks
Opening and Welcome Remarks
1400-1430
AEC Blueprint 2025
4
1430-1510
Progress towards AEC and Free Flow of
Skilled Workers
5
1510-1530
Coffee Break
6
1530-1700
ASOCIO AEC Digital Task Force Business
Plan and Initiative 2016-2017
7
1700-1710
Closing Remarks
David Wong, Chair of ASOCIO AEC
Digital Task Force, PIKOM, Malaysia
Mr. Bunrak Saraggananda, Chairman,
ASOCIO and Mr. Thanachart
NummChairman, ATCI, Thailand
David Wong, Chair of ASOCIO AEC
Digital Task Force, PIKOM, Malaysia
Miss Kejpiroon Kohsuwan
Executive Director ,Bureau of Trade in
services and Investment , Department
of Trade Negotiations of Thailand
All
Mr. Bunrak Saraggananda, Chairman,
ASOCIO
ASOCIO ASEAN ECONOMIC
COMMUNITY (AEC) DIGITAL TASKFORCE
KICK OFF IN BANGKOK
JAN 21, 2016
1. ASOCIO formed the AEC Digital Taskforce in
Oct 2015 to capitalise and provide a voice on
for the ICT industry on AEC implementation.
2. PIKOM of Malaysia chairs the taskforce with
Thailand , Myanmar, Vietnam , Taiwan, Hong
Kong and India .
Objectives of Kick-Off Meeting
• Update on Progress of AEC and understanding
of ASEAN and AEC secretariat functions
• Identify and prioritise ASOCIO’s initiatives and
action plan
• Setup of Action plan commitees
• Proposed Setup of Board of Advisors
TERMS OF REFERENCE
1. Engage with Asian Economic Community (AEC) to
Enable Maximum Participation in
Business
Opportunities among ASOCIO Member Economies.
2. Develop Trade initiatives aligned to the Blueprint of
AEC.
3. Create platform to leverage and support freer flow
of skilled workforce, products and services .
4. Position ASOCIO as a vital interest group of AEC to
engage
dialogues
with
ASEAN
Secretariat
and ASEAN ICT Ministers Meeting
(TELMIN).
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Source: AEC Blueprint 2025
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MINISTERIAL LEVEL INTERVENTIONS & ADVOCACY
ASEAN STRATEGIC
STRUCTURE
Human Rights
Economy
Culture & Arts
Foreign Affairs
Trade
Sports
Regional Affairs
Energy
Disaster Management
Defense
Agriculture & Forestry
Education
Legal
Finance
Environment
Transnational Crime
Investment
Haze Pollution
Minerals
Health
Science & Technology
Information
Telecommunications / IT
Labour
Transport
Rural / Poverty
Tourism
Social Welfare
Mekong Basin
Women
Development Gap
Youth
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Comparison of AEC, EU economic integration
○
∆
Χ
Goal achieved, nearly achieved
Insufficient progress
No progress, no such goal
Abolition of intrabloc tariffs
Adoption of common tariffs on goods,
services from outside bloc
Adoption of common currency
Free movement of people
Elimination of nontariff barriers
Adoption of common regulations
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EU
AEC
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○
○
Χ
○
○
○
○
Χ
∆
∆
∆
Progress of AEC
○ Almost fully liberalized ∆ Not yet liberalized, despite some progressΧ Negligible progress
DEGREE OF PROGRESS | KEY POLICIES
TRADE IN GOODS
○
Elimination of intrabloc tariffs
Almost complete in six major nations;
Four less-developed countries to abolish most tariffs by 2018
∆
Χ
Relaxation of customs clearance procedures
Some improvements but bottlenecks remain
Elimination of nontariff measures
Indonesia, some other countries showing signs of protectionism
TRADE IN SERVICES
∆
Deregulation of services
Plan to allow foreign companies to own 70% or more of joint ventures in 128 fields put on hold
FLOW OF FUNDS
∆
Deregulation of financial services
Lending across intrabloc borders approved; so far, no financial institutions qualified to offer such
loans
MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE
∆
Movement of professionals
Agreement calls for letting architects, seven other types o f professionals move freely across
intrabloc borders; implementation remains uncertain
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ABOUT ASEAN SECRETARIAT
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ABOUT ASEAN SECRETARIAT
Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for
ASEAN Economic Community
Dr. LIM HONG HIN
The DSG AEC assists SG in supporting the
realisation of the AEC by 2015. He oversees the
implementation of the AEC Blueprint towards
the establishment of a Single Market and
Production Base, a competitive economic
region
characterised
by
equitable
development, and a region that is fully plugged
into the global economy.
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ABOUT ASEAN SECRETARIAT
Contact Detail:
Jl. Sisingamangaraja 70A
Jakarta 12110
Indonesia
Tel : (62-21) 7262991, 7243372
Fax : (62-21) 7398234, 7243504
Email : public@asean.org
Website: http://www.asean.org/
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ASOCIO PRIORITIES AND ACTION PLAN
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AEC Blueprint 2025 – ICT
A key driver in the AEC blueprint is Information and Communications Technology
(ICT). A strong ICT framework will help create an environment that is favorable to
attract and promote trade, investments and entrepreneurship. Strategic
measures of the AEC 2025 are based on the following:
i. Economic Transformation – Explore the use of ICT for economic development
and promote digital trade in ASEAN.
ii. People Integration and Empowerment Through ICT – Strengthen digital
inclusion for community development and enhancing broadband penetration
andaffordability.
iii. Innovation – Supporting ICT innovations, entrepreneurship and new
technology developments such as Big Data Analytics and Smart City.
iv. ICT Infrastructure Development – Developing measures to enhance and
improving the ICT infrastructure in rural areas.
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Source: AEC Blueprint 2025
AEC Blueprint 2025 – ICT
v.
Human Capital Development – Strengthen the professional development of
the ICT workforce in the ASEAN region.
vi. ICT in the Single Market – Promoting a freer flow of ICT products and
services as well as lowering international roaming charges in the ASEAN
region.
vii. New Media and Content Industry – Encouraging the advancement and
improvement of e-services and new media.
viii. Information Security and Assurance – Establishing a trusted and reliable
digital ecosystem, strengthening cooperation on cyber security and
developing measures to protect personal data.
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Source: AEC Blueprint 2025
AEC Blueprint 2025 – E-Commerce
Connected through ICT, the global electronic commerce (e-Commerce)
functions and performs a vital role in cross-border trade and facilitating foreign
investment through the supply of intermediary services. Strategic measures in
facilitating e-Commerce transactions in ASEAN includes the following:
i. Harmonising consumer rights and protection laws.
ii. Harmonising legal framework for online dispute resolution, taking into
account available international standards.
iii. Schemes on e-identity and authorisation (electronic signature)
iv. Coherent and comprehensive framework on personal data protection.
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POSSIBLE INITIATIVES
1. ASEAN ICT Skills Registry – to participate in common standards and
mutual recognition arrangements (MRA) for ICT professionals in the
region. This will build on the earlier effort where 8 MRAs were
concluded, namely engineering services, nursing services, architectural
services, framework for surveying qualifications, medical practitioners,
dental practitioners, the framework for accounting services, and
tourism professionals.
2. Creation and recognition of common skill certifications to facilitate
movement and recognition of ICT professionals
3. E-Commerce to drive intra-ASEAN trade and to put in place
incentives/legal & tax framework/infrastructure with harmonized laws
and regulations, enhanced payment platforms and strong logistics
network.
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POSSIBLE INITIATIVES
Collaboration with WITSA on Public Policy
Papers
– Free flow of information across
nationality/regional borders
– Security , privacy and data protection
– Internet governance
– International Trade
– Women in IT
THANK YOU
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1
2
3
Time
1330-1340
1340-1400
Subject
Opening Remarks
Opening and Welcome Remarks
1400-1430
AEC Blueprint 2025
4
1430-1510
Progress towards AEC and Free Flow of
Skilled Workers
5
1510-1530
Coffee Break
6
1530-1700
ASOCIO AEC Digital Task Force Business
Plan and Initiative 2016-2017
7
1700-1710
Closing Remarks
David Wong, Chair of ASOCIO AEC
Digital Task Force, PIKOM, Malaysia
Mr. Bunrak Saraggananda, Chairman,
ASOCIO and Mr. Thanachart
NummChairman, ATCI, Thailand
David Wong, Chair of ASOCIO AEC
Digital Task Force, PIKOM, Malaysia
Miss Kejpiroon Kohsuwan
Executive Director ,Bureau of Trade in
services and Investment , Department
of Trade Negotiations of Thailand
All
Mr. Bunrak Saraggananda, Chairman,
ASOCIO
Miss Kejpiroon Kohsuwan
Executive Director ,Bureau of Trade in services
and Investment , Department of Trade
Negotiations of Thailand
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Introduction to ASEAN
Secretariat (ASEC)
Kejpiroon Kate Kohsuwan
21 January 2016
Department of Trade Negotiations
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ASEAN Community
Year 2015
ASEAN
Economic
Community
(AEC)
ASEAN
Security
Community
(ASC)
ASEAN
Sociocultural
Community
(ASCC)
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AEC Blueprint
One Vision
One Identity
One Community
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AEC Blueprint
Characteristics and Elements of AEC
Single Market and
production base
Highly competitive
economic region
- Free flow of goods
- Competition Policy
- SME development
- Free flow of services
- Consumer
Protection
- Initiative for ASEAN
Integration (IAI)
- Free flow of
investment
- Freer flow of capital
- Intellectual property
rights (IPR)
- Free flow of skilled
labour
- Infrastructure
Development
Equitable economic
development
Fully integrated into
global economy
- Coherent Approach
towards External
Economic Relations
- Enhanced
participation in global
supply networks
- Taxation
- E-Commerce
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AEC 2015 vs. AEC 2025
AEC 2015
AEC 2025
1
Single Market &
Production Base
A Highly Integrated and
Cohesive Economy
1
2
Competitive
Economic Region
A Competitive, Innovative and
Dynamic ASEAN
2
Enhanced Connectivity and
Sectoral Cooperation
3
3
Equitable
Economic Development
A Resilient, Inclusive, People-Oriented
and People-Centred ASEAN
4
4
Integration into
Global Economy
A Global ASEAN
5
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ASEAN Structure
Summit
(Prime Minister)
AC Council
(Coordinator)
(Minister of Foreign Affairs)
AEC Council
(Economy Affairs)
(Deputy PM-Economy Affairs)
ASCC Council
(Social-Cultural Affairs)
(Minister of Social Dev. &
Human Security.)
Remark:
AEM = ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Meeting
AFTA Council = ASEAN Free Trade Area Council
AIA Council = ASEAN Investment Area Council
AFMM = ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Meeting
AMAF = ASEAN Ministers Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry
AMEM = ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting
AMMin = ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals
AMMST = ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology
TELMIN = Telecommunication and IT Ministers Meeting
ATM = ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting
M-ATM = Meeting of the ASEAN Tourism Ministers
AMBDC = ASEAN Mekong Basin Development Cooperation
APSC Council
(Political Affairs)
(Minister of Foreign Affairs)
12 Sectoral Ministerial Bodies
AEM AFTA Council AIA Council AFMM AMAF
AMEM
AMMin
AMMST TELMIN
ATM
M-ATM
AMBDC
(Commerce) (Commerce)
(BOI) (Finance) (Agriculture) (Energy) (Natural Resource) (Sci & Tech) (ICT) (Transportation) (Tourism)
(Commerce)
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AEM
(Minister of Commerce.)
HLTF-EI
(Permanent Secretary-Ministry of
Commerce)
ASOMM
CCA
CCS
ASEAN
NTOs
CCI
TELSOM
SOMAMAF
SEOM
(อธ.จร.)
COST
SOME
STOM
ACSS
SMEWG
Customs
DG
AFDM
Remark:
CCA = Coordinating Committee on the Implementation of ATIGA
CCS = Coordinating Committee on Services
AWGIPC
CCI = Coordinating Committee on Investment
AWGIPC = ASEAN Working Group on Intellectual Property Cooperation
AEGC = ASEAN Experts Group on Competition
AEGC
ACCSQ = ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality
ACCP = ASEAN Committee on Consumer Protection
ACSS = ASEAN Community Statistic System Committee
AFDM = ASEAN Finance & Central Bank Deputies Meeting
ACCSQ
Customs DG = ASEAN Directors-General of Customs Meeting
SMEWG = ASEAN Small and Medium Enterprise Agencies Working Group
STOM = Senior Transport Officials Meeting
ACCP
SOME = Senior Officials Meeting on Energy
COST = Committee on Science and Technology
SOM-AMAF = Senior Official Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry
TELSOM = Telecommunications and Information Technology Senior Officials Meeting
ASEAN NTOs = ASEAN National Tourism Organisations
ASOMM = ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Mineral
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Organizational Chart of AEC Department (ASEAN Secretariat)
Deputy Secretary-General (AEC)
Market Integration Directorate
(MID)
Finance, Industry &
Infrastructure Directorate (FIID)
ASEAN Integration
Monitoring Office (AIMO)
Trade & Facilitation
Division (TFD)
Infrastructure Division
Monitoring/
Surveillance
Services & Investment
Division (SID)
Agriculture Industries &
Natural Resoruces
Division
Statistics
Competition, Consumer
Protection & IPR
Division (CCPID)
Finance Integration
External Economic
Relations Division
(EERD)
IAI & NDG Division
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