Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community

Presentation on the Framework which sets out an ambitious long-term vision for the circular economy in the region, builds on the strengths of existing initiatives and frameworks, and identifies priority areas for action along with enablers, to achieve circular economy in ASEAN. The importance of regional cooperation emphasized in pursuing regional policies towards circular economy transition.

Latifahaida Abdul Latif

Latifahaida is an international trade negotiator specializing in the financial sector. She joins the ASEAN Secretariat as Assistant Director responsible for the analysis and monitoring of finance and socioeconomic issues which include sustainability agenda for the ASEAN Economic Community. Prior to this, Latifahaida was a Trade and Commercial Advisor with the British High Commission, Kuala Lumpur; Deputy Director of International Department at Bank Negara Malaysia; and Assistant Director at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia.

ASEAN 2030: Toward a Borderless Economic Community

Realization of a resilient, inclusive, competitive, and harmonious Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by 2030 entails forming aspirations and meeting challenges. Overcoming the challenges, however, will require transforming the ASEAN Economic Community into a truly borderless entity. ASEAN should not merely copy the European Union, but strive instead to form a partnership for shared prosperity.