Report and Recommendations:Challenges of ASEAN Integration

to the Health and Development of Youth(ASEAN Economic Community - AEC)

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Summary: Risk to youth from AEC

• 2015 ASEAN economic integration to begin• Expected increase in the threat of illegal activities • Borders will become avenues for traffic

• Are governments prepared to mitigate the risks?

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Background: are governments ready for the social impacts of

integration?

• Experience of other integrations (EU, NAFTA) has demonstrated risks

• Focus is on GDP growth and trade

• Social impact assessments are limited

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General Impact: threats to youth

• Increased availability of illicit substances (including counterfeit medicines)

• Increased risk of migrant smuggling and human trafficking

• Exposure to influences of globalization - threat to traditional norms

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Specific Impact: challenges to institutions

• Official/government institutions focus on trade

• Social (private sector) organizations lose support in favor of trade

• Education increases focus on workforce competence

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The social impacts of AEC are not fully understood

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Providing a solution: Analysis

• Review of available data

• Identify primary threats to youth

1.Drug use

2.Counterfeit medicines

3.Human trafficking

4.Forced labour

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Providing a solution: Advocacy

• Campaign for youth to begin discussion on AEC (sample group 300)

• Campaign for officials to discuss awareness of risks related to AEC (sample group 60)

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Providing a solution: Recommendations

• High level policy recommendations - national and regional

• Risk-mitigation programs that counter threats

• Technical framework for institutional integrity

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Providing a solution: Timeline

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DeliverableMonth (in relation to

start of work)

Comments

1. Preliminary Table of Contents 1 Determine primary focus

2. Summary of Survey with Youth 2 Sample group 200-300

3. Summary of Survey with Officials 2Sample group 30-60 key officials

4. Final Version of Report “Preparing Southeast Asian Youth to Participate in ASEAN Economic Community”

3Inputs provided via analysis and surveys

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Report and Recommendations:Challenges of ASEAN Integration

to the Health and Development of Youth(ASEAN Economic Community - AEC)

Project Proposal Gerson Bergeth

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