ASEAN Economic Community 2015: Progress and Key Achievements

Implementing Agency: ASEAN Secretariat
Time: November 2015

Foreword:

"Collectively the third largest economy in Asia and the seventh in the world, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) offers many prospects and opportunities to the business community and general public. Following the formal establishment of the ASEAN Community in 2015, the AEC will have great impact on the way we live, work and do business in the ASEAN region.

Indeed, while there is overall business confidence and much discussion about ASEAN’s economic integration, questions remain on its significance for and impacts on the day-to-day lives of the peoples of our Community.

This publication is a reader-friendly reference that explains the AEC, its developments, key achievements, and the opportunities it brings. The publication starts with the historical context, tracing the progress of the implementation of the AEC Blueprint, including through the AEC Scorecard, and concludes with success stories from around the region that show how various sectors have benefitted from the Community building process. As a quick reference to AEC 2015, this also complements the ASEAN Integration Report 2015, which measures the progress and evaluates the impact of the AEC.

As ASEAN moves towards greater cohesion and integration by 2015 and beyond, a well-informed and engaged ASEAN Community will continue to reap the benefits from a peaceful and prosperous ASEAN."

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