The document discusses a preparatory meeting for several ASEAN dialogues to take place in Jakarta from October 31st to November 3rd, 2013. It provides an agenda for the meetings, background information on previous CSO-ASEAN dialogues, and an overview of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) to ASEAN. The key points are:
1) The meeting will prepare participants for the 2nd ASEAN Community Dialogue with CPR, the 2013 Dialogue between ASEAN officials and CSO representatives, and the 2nd Jakarta Human Rights Dialogue.
2) Previous CSO-ASEAN dialogues have helped establish new initiatives like the ASEAN Community Dialogue and
The document outlines the structure of ASEAN, beginning with the highest decision-making body, the ASEAN Summit. It also describes the ASEAN Coordinating Council, which prepares for summits and coordinates the three ASEAN Community Councils. The Community Councils each oversee relevant sectoral bodies and work in their respective fields to support ASEAN integration. Other bodies mentioned include the Committee of Permanent Representatives, National Secretariats, and Committees Abroad.
The document discusses the evolution of the ASEAN community and the prospects and challenges involved, particularly regarding the political security community pillar. It notes that while the idea of an ASEAN community was established in 1967, the community building process has advanced over time through agreements like the Bali Concord I in 1976, ASEAN Vision 2020 in 1997, and the Bali Concord II in 2003 which formalized the goal of an ASEAN Community by 2020. The signing of the ASEAN Charter in 2007 is seen as a major development that reorganized ASEAN institutions and internal and external relations. However, challenges remain in fully implementing the Charter and improving the "ASEAN Way" through issues like developing common positions and resolving disputes.
The East African Community (EAC) is an intergovernmental organization composed of six countries in East Africa: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The EAC aims to widen and deepen cooperation among these countries for their mutual benefit. It was first established in 1967 but dissolved in 1977, and was then re-established on July 7, 2000 with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The key organs of the EAC that help govern and guide its aims include the Summit, Council of Ministers, Court of Justice, and Legislative Assembly.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh, Dean, International Studies Department, University of Social Science Humanities, Vietnam National University
“Looking Towards ASEAN community 2015: Constraints, Obstacles and Opportunities” seminar on 21 April 2011 at Chulalongkorn University
The ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Blueprint outlines three main goals: 1) Establishing a rule-based community of shared values and norms to strengthen democracy, governance, human rights, and adherence to standards; 2) Creating a cohesive, peaceful region with shared responsibility for comprehensive security through conflict prevention, resolution, post-conflict rebuilding, and disaster response; 3) Becoming a dynamic, outward-looking region that strengthens ASEAN's central role, relationships with external partners, and cooperation on multilateral issues.
The Shaheed Bhutto Foundation organized workshops in 2008 and 2012-2013 in the Federally
Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan to discuss reforms with tribal leaders and citizens. Over 300 tribal
representatives identified priorities, which were later presented to the President in 2009. In 2011, presidential
reforms were announced, and the first party-based elections took place in FATA. However, more reforms
were still needed. So the Foundation established FATA Reforms Councils, who debated further reforms and
produced a unified FATA Declaration to present to the President on behalf of FATA citizens.
This document discusses ASEAN's role in preventing mass atrocities and human rights issues. It provides context on ASEAN frameworks such as the ASEAN Political-Security Blueprint, ASEAN Political Security Community, ASEAN Human Rights systems, ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation, and ASEAN Regional Forum. It notes limitations of ASEAN due to its emphasis on sovereignty and non-interference. It suggests a bilateral approach through a progressive member state as a potential way to discuss human rights issues in Myanmar. It also raises whether Myanmar's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship could provide an opportunity to gain momentum on these topics.
Local governments in Tanzania include village councils, ward councils, district councils, town councils, municipal councils, and city councils. They are classified as either rural authorities, which include villages and districts, or urban authorities like towns, municipalities, and cities. Local governments are responsible for administrative functions and development programs within their jurisdiction, and their revenues come from sources like rents, grants, development levies, licenses, and fees.
The document outlines the structure of ASEAN, beginning with the highest decision-making body, the ASEAN Summit. It also describes the ASEAN Coordinating Council, which prepares for summits and coordinates the three ASEAN Community Councils. The Community Councils each oversee relevant sectoral bodies and work in their respective fields to support ASEAN integration. Other bodies mentioned include the Committee of Permanent Representatives, National Secretariats, and Committees Abroad.
The document discusses the evolution of the ASEAN community and the prospects and challenges involved, particularly regarding the political security community pillar. It notes that while the idea of an ASEAN community was established in 1967, the community building process has advanced over time through agreements like the Bali Concord I in 1976, ASEAN Vision 2020 in 1997, and the Bali Concord II in 2003 which formalized the goal of an ASEAN Community by 2020. The signing of the ASEAN Charter in 2007 is seen as a major development that reorganized ASEAN institutions and internal and external relations. However, challenges remain in fully implementing the Charter and improving the "ASEAN Way" through issues like developing common positions and resolving disputes.
The East African Community (EAC) is an intergovernmental organization composed of six countries in East Africa: Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. The EAC aims to widen and deepen cooperation among these countries for their mutual benefit. It was first established in 1967 but dissolved in 1977, and was then re-established on July 7, 2000 with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. The key organs of the EAC that help govern and guide its aims include the Summit, Council of Ministers, Court of Justice, and Legislative Assembly.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh, Dean, International Studies Department, University of Social Science Humanities, Vietnam National University
“Looking Towards ASEAN community 2015: Constraints, Obstacles and Opportunities” seminar on 21 April 2011 at Chulalongkorn University
The ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Blueprint outlines three main goals: 1) Establishing a rule-based community of shared values and norms to strengthen democracy, governance, human rights, and adherence to standards; 2) Creating a cohesive, peaceful region with shared responsibility for comprehensive security through conflict prevention, resolution, post-conflict rebuilding, and disaster response; 3) Becoming a dynamic, outward-looking region that strengthens ASEAN's central role, relationships with external partners, and cooperation on multilateral issues.
The Shaheed Bhutto Foundation organized workshops in 2008 and 2012-2013 in the Federally
Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan to discuss reforms with tribal leaders and citizens. Over 300 tribal
representatives identified priorities, which were later presented to the President in 2009. In 2011, presidential
reforms were announced, and the first party-based elections took place in FATA. However, more reforms
were still needed. So the Foundation established FATA Reforms Councils, who debated further reforms and
produced a unified FATA Declaration to present to the President on behalf of FATA citizens.
This document discusses ASEAN's role in preventing mass atrocities and human rights issues. It provides context on ASEAN frameworks such as the ASEAN Political-Security Blueprint, ASEAN Political Security Community, ASEAN Human Rights systems, ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation, and ASEAN Regional Forum. It notes limitations of ASEAN due to its emphasis on sovereignty and non-interference. It suggests a bilateral approach through a progressive member state as a potential way to discuss human rights issues in Myanmar. It also raises whether Myanmar's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship could provide an opportunity to gain momentum on these topics.
Local governments in Tanzania include village councils, ward councils, district councils, town councils, municipal councils, and city councils. They are classified as either rural authorities, which include villages and districts, or urban authorities like towns, municipalities, and cities. Local governments are responsible for administrative functions and development programs within their jurisdiction, and their revenues come from sources like rents, grants, development levies, licenses, and fees.
This document outlines the bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Houston Community College. It was originally adopted on January 1, 2010 and has been amended numerous times, with the most recent amendment on February 5, 2020. The bylaws cover topics such as ethics and standards of conduct for trustees and staff, the powers and responsibilities of the board, elections, meetings, committees, and board operations. The purpose is to provide internal governance and management for the board and its activities in accordance with applicable laws.
Local governance in Tanzania involves both political leadership and administration. The political leadership consists of councillors who are elected every five years by residents to represent wards and make decisions through the Full Council and Standing Committees. The administration is made up of civil servants and technical staff who implement the day-to-day activities, plans, and decisions of the council, as well as collect revenues and provide technical advice. While councillors are elected, chief executives who oversee the administration are appointed by the Minister and President.
The document outlines the job description for the role of Local Committee President (LCP) within AIESEC.
The LCP serves as the head of the local committee, guiding its strategic growth and development. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the committee's strategic plan, managing the executive board team, ensuring financial compliance, and representing the committee internally and externally.
Success is measured through metrics like growth in key performance indicators, realization of strategic goals, executive board satisfaction, and national involvement. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, team management, and communication skills as well as experience leading teams and a commitment to AIESEC's values.
Second Administrative Reforms Commission pptConsultant
The document provides an overview of the administrative system in India from ancient times to the present. It discusses the evolution of the civil service from servants of kings to public servants. It outlines the constitutional framework and describes the different levels of government administration from union and state governments down to local administration. It also summarizes the various commissions and reports on administrative reforms in India since independence that have studied how to improve efficiency and effectiveness in governance. The Second Administrative Reforms Commission was constituted in 2005 to prepare recommendations for revamping public administration.
The document discusses local self-government in Kerala. It describes the three tiers of local government - gram panchayats at the village level, block panchayats covering multiple villages, and district panchayats. There are also municipalities and municipal corporations in urban areas. The key responsibilities of local governments include infrastructure development, sanitation, healthcare, education, and agriculture. While local governments have empowered grassroots development, some limitations include potential for discrimination or narrow-mindedness if not balanced with national interests. Overall, local governments now handle many responsibilities for human and social development.
Local government in England comprises 375 councils that provide over 700 services to residents. The Local Government Act of 1888 established county councils that were later reorganized in 1974 into a two-tier system of county and district councils. In some areas unitary authorities have replaced the two-tier system, providing all local government services. England is also divided into nine administrative regions, counties, districts, and parishes for local governance.
Local government is the lowest level of government administration below federal and state governments. It began with the 1976 Local Government Act and covers designated areas within states. Local governments are categorized as city councils, municipal/town councils, or district councils based on population size, annual revenue, and whether the area is urban or rural. They are responsible for basic services like tax collection, land use planning, markets, recreation, housing, health, and development controls within their jurisdiction. City councils have the largest populations and budgets while district councils serve smaller, rural communities.
Civil society engagement in ASEAN has increased gradually in recent years. While civil society was not initially a key part of ASEAN's decision-making, there is now greater openness from ASEAN and its member states to allow wider stakeholder participation. Civil society organizations have also shown more interest in engaging with ASEAN. Efforts to link ASEAN with the people in the region began in the late 1990s through platforms like the ASEAN People's Assembly. By 2005, civil society groups began coordinating more directly with ASEAN policymaking bodies. Since then, annual ASEAN Civil Society Conferences and People's Forums have provided opportunities for civil society to engage regionally with ASEAN leaders and advocate for their priorities. While
Civil Society Recommendation to the SG of ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat, 1 ...Yuyun Wahyuningrum
1) Representatives from civil society organizations in Southeast Asian countries met with the ASEAN Secretary-General to provide recommendations on improving human rights and civil society engagement in ASEAN.
2) They expressed concerns that human rights have not been sufficiently integrated in ASEAN Community blueprints and called for more efforts to address issues like migrant workers, trafficking, and discrimination.
3) The representatives urged the Secretary-General to institutionalize annual dialogues with civil society and ensure access for civil society to engage with ASEAN at all levels.
ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms (Yuyun Wahyuningrum, 2012)Yuyun Wahyuningrum
The document discusses the history and development of human rights mechanisms in ASEAN, including the establishment of various commissions and conventions. It describes the roles of the AICHR, ACWC, and ACMW in promoting human rights. While these bodies do not have enforcement capabilities, they advise governments and can advocate on issues. The document also reviews the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration and calls for strengthening the AICHR's mandate through democratic guidelines and fact-finding missions to improve accountability.
The document discusses opportunities for civil society organizations (CSOs) during the 2014 review of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights' (AICHR) terms of reference. It recommends that CSOs submit analyses and recommendations to the working group reviewing the TOR to make AICHR more independent, accessible, responsive, and able to protect and promote human rights. Specifically, it suggests expanding AICHR's mandate to include fact-finding missions and complaint investigations, and ensuring its members are selected through an open process.
Experience in GCF Advocacy in IndonesiaAIDA_Americas
Presentation of Titi Soentoro, Aksi! for gender, social and ecological justice, during the Session 3 of the GCF Watch international webinar series "Engaging with the GCF in different regions and countries".
SAARC is a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 1985 by 8 countries of South Asia. It aims to promote economic and social progress, cultural development, and strengthen cooperation among its members. Its highest body is the SAARC Summit held biennially, with the most recent 19th summit scheduled for Pakistan in 2016. ASEAN was established in 1967 by 5 countries and has since expanded to 10 members. It seeks to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development among its members and promote regional peace and stability. It has various councils and communities that work on economic, political, and socio-cultural issues.
The role of the Mozambique and Southern Africa observatories in alleviating p...UNICEF Algérie
The Experience of Mozambique Development Observatory&Poverty Regional Observatory in SADC.
Ministry of Development and Planning (Mozambique), Dr. Alfredo Salvador Mutombene.
Reuben Baatjies is a General Manager at the South African Local Government Association with over 15 years of experience in local government. He holds an LL.B and LL.M in constitutional litigation and has published over 50 papers on intergovernmental relations and the public sector. Baatjies leads strategic partnerships and international projects, and has delivered presentations at numerous international conferences on local government issues.
The document contains expectations and concerns from various participants regarding the upcoming NSPM 2010 meeting. Key expectations included getting to know other working groups, sharing experiences and knowledge, discussing projects and volunteering with migrants. Concerns centered around not having enough time for working group sessions, discussions between groups, and addressing challenges like finances and reaching migrant communities.
Civil society organizations have a history of engagement with ASEAN on human rights issues. While ASEAN has established human rights bodies like AICHR, they lack protection mandates and independence. CSOs advocate for AICHR to have powers like a complaint mechanism and ability to conduct country visits. CSOs engage ASEAN through various platforms, but face challenges like lack of access and political will from ASEAN. The establishment of human rights bodies is a step forward, but more needs to be done to strengthen protections and CSO participation in the regional human rights system.
The presentatio on the Protection of the Stateless Persons in ASEAN: Opportunities and Challenges in the First Global Forum on Statelessness, 15-17 September 2014
The document summarizes:
1) John W. Ashe was appointed President of the 68th UN General Assembly session and will focus on promoting discussions on formulating sustainable development goals to replace the MDGs.
2) As President, Ashe will hold three high-level events and three thematic debates on issues related to the post-2015 development agenda like the role of women and youth, human rights, and water/sanitation.
3) Thomas Gass was recently appointed as Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs at UN DESA. He has extensive experience in development and hopes to play a catalytic role in discussions on sustainable development goals.
This document outlines the bylaws of the Board of Trustees of Houston Community College. It was originally adopted on January 1, 2010 and has been amended numerous times, with the most recent amendment on February 5, 2020. The bylaws cover topics such as ethics and standards of conduct for trustees and staff, the powers and responsibilities of the board, elections, meetings, committees, and board operations. The purpose is to provide internal governance and management for the board and its activities in accordance with applicable laws.
Local governance in Tanzania involves both political leadership and administration. The political leadership consists of councillors who are elected every five years by residents to represent wards and make decisions through the Full Council and Standing Committees. The administration is made up of civil servants and technical staff who implement the day-to-day activities, plans, and decisions of the council, as well as collect revenues and provide technical advice. While councillors are elected, chief executives who oversee the administration are appointed by the Minister and President.
The document outlines the job description for the role of Local Committee President (LCP) within AIESEC.
The LCP serves as the head of the local committee, guiding its strategic growth and development. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the committee's strategic plan, managing the executive board team, ensuring financial compliance, and representing the committee internally and externally.
Success is measured through metrics like growth in key performance indicators, realization of strategic goals, executive board satisfaction, and national involvement. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, team management, and communication skills as well as experience leading teams and a commitment to AIESEC's values.
Second Administrative Reforms Commission pptConsultant
The document provides an overview of the administrative system in India from ancient times to the present. It discusses the evolution of the civil service from servants of kings to public servants. It outlines the constitutional framework and describes the different levels of government administration from union and state governments down to local administration. It also summarizes the various commissions and reports on administrative reforms in India since independence that have studied how to improve efficiency and effectiveness in governance. The Second Administrative Reforms Commission was constituted in 2005 to prepare recommendations for revamping public administration.
The document discusses local self-government in Kerala. It describes the three tiers of local government - gram panchayats at the village level, block panchayats covering multiple villages, and district panchayats. There are also municipalities and municipal corporations in urban areas. The key responsibilities of local governments include infrastructure development, sanitation, healthcare, education, and agriculture. While local governments have empowered grassroots development, some limitations include potential for discrimination or narrow-mindedness if not balanced with national interests. Overall, local governments now handle many responsibilities for human and social development.
Local government in England comprises 375 councils that provide over 700 services to residents. The Local Government Act of 1888 established county councils that were later reorganized in 1974 into a two-tier system of county and district councils. In some areas unitary authorities have replaced the two-tier system, providing all local government services. England is also divided into nine administrative regions, counties, districts, and parishes for local governance.
Local government is the lowest level of government administration below federal and state governments. It began with the 1976 Local Government Act and covers designated areas within states. Local governments are categorized as city councils, municipal/town councils, or district councils based on population size, annual revenue, and whether the area is urban or rural. They are responsible for basic services like tax collection, land use planning, markets, recreation, housing, health, and development controls within their jurisdiction. City councils have the largest populations and budgets while district councils serve smaller, rural communities.
Civil society engagement in ASEAN has increased gradually in recent years. While civil society was not initially a key part of ASEAN's decision-making, there is now greater openness from ASEAN and its member states to allow wider stakeholder participation. Civil society organizations have also shown more interest in engaging with ASEAN. Efforts to link ASEAN with the people in the region began in the late 1990s through platforms like the ASEAN People's Assembly. By 2005, civil society groups began coordinating more directly with ASEAN policymaking bodies. Since then, annual ASEAN Civil Society Conferences and People's Forums have provided opportunities for civil society to engage regionally with ASEAN leaders and advocate for their priorities. While
Civil Society Recommendation to the SG of ASEAN and the ASEAN Secretariat, 1 ...Yuyun Wahyuningrum
1) Representatives from civil society organizations in Southeast Asian countries met with the ASEAN Secretary-General to provide recommendations on improving human rights and civil society engagement in ASEAN.
2) They expressed concerns that human rights have not been sufficiently integrated in ASEAN Community blueprints and called for more efforts to address issues like migrant workers, trafficking, and discrimination.
3) The representatives urged the Secretary-General to institutionalize annual dialogues with civil society and ensure access for civil society to engage with ASEAN at all levels.
ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms (Yuyun Wahyuningrum, 2012)Yuyun Wahyuningrum
The document discusses the history and development of human rights mechanisms in ASEAN, including the establishment of various commissions and conventions. It describes the roles of the AICHR, ACWC, and ACMW in promoting human rights. While these bodies do not have enforcement capabilities, they advise governments and can advocate on issues. The document also reviews the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration and calls for strengthening the AICHR's mandate through democratic guidelines and fact-finding missions to improve accountability.
The document discusses opportunities for civil society organizations (CSOs) during the 2014 review of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights' (AICHR) terms of reference. It recommends that CSOs submit analyses and recommendations to the working group reviewing the TOR to make AICHR more independent, accessible, responsive, and able to protect and promote human rights. Specifically, it suggests expanding AICHR's mandate to include fact-finding missions and complaint investigations, and ensuring its members are selected through an open process.
Experience in GCF Advocacy in IndonesiaAIDA_Americas
Presentation of Titi Soentoro, Aksi! for gender, social and ecological justice, during the Session 3 of the GCF Watch international webinar series "Engaging with the GCF in different regions and countries".
SAARC is a regional intergovernmental organization founded in 1985 by 8 countries of South Asia. It aims to promote economic and social progress, cultural development, and strengthen cooperation among its members. Its highest body is the SAARC Summit held biennially, with the most recent 19th summit scheduled for Pakistan in 2016. ASEAN was established in 1967 by 5 countries and has since expanded to 10 members. It seeks to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development among its members and promote regional peace and stability. It has various councils and communities that work on economic, political, and socio-cultural issues.
The role of the Mozambique and Southern Africa observatories in alleviating p...UNICEF Algérie
The Experience of Mozambique Development Observatory&Poverty Regional Observatory in SADC.
Ministry of Development and Planning (Mozambique), Dr. Alfredo Salvador Mutombene.
Reuben Baatjies is a General Manager at the South African Local Government Association with over 15 years of experience in local government. He holds an LL.B and LL.M in constitutional litigation and has published over 50 papers on intergovernmental relations and the public sector. Baatjies leads strategic partnerships and international projects, and has delivered presentations at numerous international conferences on local government issues.
The document contains expectations and concerns from various participants regarding the upcoming NSPM 2010 meeting. Key expectations included getting to know other working groups, sharing experiences and knowledge, discussing projects and volunteering with migrants. Concerns centered around not having enough time for working group sessions, discussions between groups, and addressing challenges like finances and reaching migrant communities.
Civil society organizations have a history of engagement with ASEAN on human rights issues. While ASEAN has established human rights bodies like AICHR, they lack protection mandates and independence. CSOs advocate for AICHR to have powers like a complaint mechanism and ability to conduct country visits. CSOs engage ASEAN through various platforms, but face challenges like lack of access and political will from ASEAN. The establishment of human rights bodies is a step forward, but more needs to be done to strengthen protections and CSO participation in the regional human rights system.
The presentatio on the Protection of the Stateless Persons in ASEAN: Opportunities and Challenges in the First Global Forum on Statelessness, 15-17 September 2014
The document summarizes:
1) John W. Ashe was appointed President of the 68th UN General Assembly session and will focus on promoting discussions on formulating sustainable development goals to replace the MDGs.
2) As President, Ashe will hold three high-level events and three thematic debates on issues related to the post-2015 development agenda like the role of women and youth, human rights, and water/sanitation.
3) Thomas Gass was recently appointed as Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs at UN DESA. He has extensive experience in development and hopes to play a catalytic role in discussions on sustainable development goals.
DESA News is an insider's look at the United Nations in the area of economic and social development policy. The newsletter is produced by the Communications and Information Management Service of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs in collaboration with DESA Divisions. DESA News is issued every month.
For more information: http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/newsletter/desanews/index.html
The document discusses the benefits of regional cooperation and integration for Singapore through ASEAN. It provides examples of how ASEAN agreements like AFTA, AFAS and AIA have promoted economic integration. It also discusses how ASEAN forums like ARF have fostered political dialogue and cooperation. Socially, ASEAN has facilitated understanding between member states and allowed them to provide aid to one another during times of need such as natural disasters. The document argues that regional relations through ASEAN are most beneficial for Singapore compared to bilateral or international relations due to ASEAN's ability to meet more of Singapore's needs and foster closer ties between culturally similar countries.
SAARC ( South Asian Association Regional Cooperation )hiteshkrohra
This document provides an overview of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It discusses the history and establishment of SAARC in 1985. It outlines the organizational structure of SAARC including its governing bodies like the Council, Council of Ministers, Standing Committee, and Secretariat. It also summarizes SAARC's key areas of cooperation such as trade, agriculture, education, and its agreements, declarations, and conventions on issues like customs cooperation, taxation, terrorism, and human trafficking.
This document provides a report on the launching of a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Toolkit for the Constituent Assembly members of Nepal. Key points:
1) The DRR Toolkit was developed by a coalition of organizations to inform and sensitize policymakers in Nepal about disaster risks and the need to strengthen the country's DRR framework.
2) The launching event was held on February 24, 2010 in Kathmandu and was attended by over 120 participants including 33 Constituent Assembly members.
3) The DRR Toolkit contains fact sheets on various topics related to disasters in Nepal and reducing disaster risks. It was formally launched by officials from the EU and UN who presented the first copy.
The document outlines the goals and objectives of the Citizen Participation Forum (CPF) component of Bangladesh's Strengthening Democratic Local Government project. The CPF aims to increase citizen participation in local decision making to ensure transparency and accountability. Key points include:
1) The CPF will be established in 400 local government units to play a greater role in policymaking and advocate for public service delivery.
2) Objectives are to establish CPFs, increase knowledge of citizen roles, boost transparency/accountability, and institutionalize participatory strategic planning.
3) CPFs will have a general body of 90 members including 30% women, a 27-member executive committee with 30% women, and
Potentiality of Roundtable Meeting in Japan -From the position of NPO/NGO-diversityjapan
1. NPOs and NGOs are expected to play a larger role in society as collaborators with governments and companies, where their responsibilities have expanded beyond supplemental and advisory roles.
2. NNNet was formed in 2009 as a network for NPOs and NGOs to improve social responsibility and selects representatives for multi-stakeholder processes like the Roundtable for SR.
3. The Roundtable for SR was effective for issue identification and strategy planning but had issues with dissemination, commitment to strategies, and follow up. Expanding topics, regional involvement, and including more stakeholders could further improve multi-stakeholder processes.
Similar to Civil Society Enaggement with the SG of ASEAN, the ASEAN Secretariat, CPR and AICHR (20)
This document discusses human rights in ASEAN countries. It notes that while ASEAN member country constitutions guarantee various human rights to varying degrees, human rights continue to be a sensitive issue in some countries. It provides tables outlining the specific human rights guaranteed in the constitutions of each ASEAN member state and which international human rights treaties they have ratified. It also summarizes the human rights issues and recommendations different ASEAN countries received and accepted during their first Universal Periodic Review process with the UN.
This document discusses the status of minorities in Southeast Asia and ASEAN's approach to minority rights. It notes that Southeast Asia has great ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity but that many ASEAN countries aim to minimize diversity and assimilate minorities. While ASEAN emphasizes cultural diversity, it has been silent on recognizing minorities and their rights. The document analyzes how ASEAN frames culture and rights in its documents and argues that ASEAN's emphasis on unity over diversity and lack of recognition of minority rights and identities can undermine minority groups.
The document discusses youth participation in the ASEAN Community. It notes that ASEAN was established in 1967 and adopted a charter in 2008. While ASEAN has made commitments to youth development since the 1980s, the document argues that ASEAN needs to shift from a state-centered focus to a more people-centered approach that emphasizes empowering youth. It suggests that youth can influence community building by speaking with a unified voice to their governments and using social media and other platforms. The ASEAN Youth Forum, initiated in 2008, provides an annual platform for youth participation. Civil society organizations also engage with ASEAN bodies through various conferences and forums.
This document discusses the role of NGOs in international governance and decision making processes. It notes that in 1972, 250 NGOs attended the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, helping to develop rules for NGO participation and engaging in parallel forums. This marked the beginning of increasing NGO involvement in global conferences related to the environment and sustainable development. By 1992, over 1,400 NGOs were accredited to the Rio Earth Summit and over 25,000 individuals participated in a parallel NGO forum. The document outlines how NGO participation has continued growing, with over 3,200 organizations accredited to the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg.
ASEAN and its roles in preventing mass atrocities (Yuyun Wahyuningrum, 2013)Yuyun Wahyuningrum
This document provides an overview of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), including its founding, members, goals of establishing an ASEAN Community by 2015 across three pillars - political-security, economic and socio-cultural. It notes that while ASEAN aims to promote human rights, peace and stability, its non-interference principle and emphasis on sovereignty have limited its ability to address mass atrocities. The document also discusses obstacles like the lack of democracy, imbalanced development concepts, and arguments of "Asian values" that have hindered ASEAN's role in preventing mass atrocities and crisis response.
Human Rights Cooperation in ASEAN (Yuyun Wahyuningrum, 2013)Yuyun Wahyuningrum
The document discusses cooperation among human rights mechanisms in ASEAN, specifically the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) and the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC). It outlines the mandates of AICHR and ACWC related to enhancing regional cooperation on human rights. It also analyzes levels of cooperation between the mechanisms, including substantive, procedural, administrative, informal and formal cooperation as well as the scope of cooperation on cross-cutting issues. Challenges to cooperation like ASEAN's non-interference policy are discussed.
- Each ASEAN member state will appoint a representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) who is accountable to their appointing government.
- Member states should consult relevant stakeholders as required by their internal processes in appointing representatives.
- Indonesia's appointment process for their AICHR representative will involve consultation, identifying candidates, accepting applications over 4 weeks, selecting a candidate, and appointing a representative by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The document provides information about ASEAN, including its founding members, additional members, population, area, religions, GDP, and cultural diversity. It discusses how culture is addressed in ASEAN's three communities (political-security, economic, socio-cultural). The ASEAN Human Rights Declaration recognizes cultural rights. The ASEAN Declaration on Cultural Heritage frames a regional order based on equal cultural access and participation. It recognizes culture's role in viability, human development, and regional identity. However, culture has also been used to limit rights based on morality and challenge universality. Case studies in Indonesia show how cultural rights can marginalize women, LGBTIQ groups, and minorities.
Civil Society Engagement in ASEAN (Yuyun Wahyuningrum)Yuyun Wahyuningrum
This document discusses civil society engagement with ASEAN. It notes that for the first 30 years of ASEAN's existence, civil society had a history of non-engagement and mutual distrust with ASEAN. However, the ASEAN Charter introduced language on peoples' participation. There remains a lack of formal mechanisms for civil society participation. The document examines perspectives on civil society and outlines various civil society platforms that have engaged ASEAN bodies over the years, including the ASEAN Civil Society Conference and ASEAN Peoples' Forum. It also analyzes strategies for civil society, discussing both insider and outsider approaches to advocacy and notes Indonesia's experience engaging ASEAN from both inside and outside.
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Civil Society Enaggement with the SG of ASEAN, the ASEAN Secretariat, CPR and AICHR
1. Preparatory Meeting:
a. The 2013 Dialogue between ASG, ASEC, CSO
Representatives,
b. the 2nd ASEAN Community Dialogue with CPR,
c. the 2nd JHRD
Yuyun Wahyuningrum, Senior Advisor on ASEAN and
Human Rights, Human Rights Working Group (HRWG)
Grand Hyatt, Jakarta, 31 October 2013
2. • Participants are well informed about the character of each
dialogue meeting
• Participants come up with statement/talking points to
different actors in each dialogue meeting
• Participants will be bale to maximize the platform for
their advocacy’s goal
Expected Outputs
3. CSO Platforms in engaging ASEAN
Name
frequent
Engaging the body
ACSC/APF
annually
ASEAN SUMMIT
Head of
States/Governments
ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF)
annually
ASEAN Youth Forum
annually
ASEAN Grass-root People Assembly
annually
ASEAN Community Dialogue
annually
ASEAN Committee Permanent
Representatives (CPR)
CPR
Civil Society Forum to AMM on human
rights
annually
ASEAN Ministers Meeting (AMM)
Foreign Ministers
Informal Dialogue between CSO and
ASG
annually
ASEAN Secretary General (ASG)
Secretary General
Jakarta Human Rights Dialogue in
ASEAN
annually
ASEAN Human Rights Mechanisms
AICHR, ACWC
GO-NGO Forum on Social Welfare &
Development
annually
ASEAN Senior Official Meeting on
SWD
SOM officials
7. It is about building
a democratic
dialogue in ASEAN
Since the adoption of ASEAN Charter in 2008,
much was said about engaging civil society,
respecting human rights, promoting democracy and
about good governance in ASEAN’s high-level
statements and documents.
8. Justification
• The common problems faced by regional inter-governmental
bodies, including ASEAN:
• a) institutional deficiencies as a result of the inability of member
states to empower their organizations with real authority/mandate to
deal inter alia with political instability, poverty, and human rights
violations; and
• b) the alienation of citizens from making their voice heard in political
deliberations.
• In fact, the ASEAN Charter sets out the norms of behavior for
member states in relation to their citizens.
• The Charter and the Roadmap for the ASEAN Community,
ASEAN is expected to perform in a more transparent,
accountable, efficient, predictable, responsive and people-oriented
way
• Article 7.1 (TOR AICHR) mandates ASG to bring the attention of
AICHR on human rights issues in the region
9. BACK-TO-BACK DIALOGUE MEETING
(1-3 Nov 2013) - Program
• 31 October – CSO Preparatory Meeting
• 1 November 2013
• (10:00-12:00am) 2nd ASEAN Community Dialogue: Luncheon
with ASEAN CPR
• (2-5pm) 2013 Dialogue between ASEAN Secretary General, the
ASEAN Secretariat, and the Representative of Civil Society
Organizations
• Debriefing
• Reception at the Residence of the Ambassador of Switzerland
• 2-3 November: the 2nd Jakarta Human Rights Dialogue
10. The 2013 Dialogue Between ASG, ASEC
and the Representative of CSOs
• ASEAN Secretary General is mandated to "facilitate and monitor
progress in the implementation of ASEAN agreements and decisions,
and submit an annual report on the work of ASEAN to the ASEAN
Summit" (Charter, Article 11.2b).
• ASG also has the additional task to bring to the attention of the
ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)
all relevant human right issues and to concurrently inform the ASEAN
Foreign Ministers (AICHR’s TOR, Article 7.1)
• With this mandate, the ASG is in an important position to:
• Bridge the relationship between civil society and member states
• Bring the concerns of civil society on human rights issues to the
AICHR and to the Foreign Ministers
11. CSO DIALOGUE IN THE LAST 5 YEARS
Years
2009, Jakarta
ASG brought the attention of
ASEAN Forum on Human Rights:
Dialogue between the ASEAN Secretary AICHR on the importance of
engaging civil society in their
General and Southeast Asia’s CSO
meetings in ASEC
2010
-
2011, Jakarta
ASEAN Forum on Human Rights:
Informal Dialogue between the ASEAN
Secretary General and Southeast Asia’s
CSO
ASG brought the attention of
AICHR on the importance of
engaging civil society in their
meetings in ASEC
2012, Jakarta
ASEAN Forum on Human Rights:
Informal Dialogue between the ASEAN
Secretary General and the
Representative of CSO
This platform has generated the
1st ASEAN Community
Dialogue with CPR and the 1st
Jakarta Human Rights Dialogue
2013, Jakarta
ASEAN Forum on Human Rights:
The 2013 Dialogue between ASEAN
Secretary General, ASEAN Secretariat,
and the Representative of CSOs
12. Achievements
• The inclusion on the civil society’s call upon AICHR to ascertain that
AHRD will not fall below the standards set out in the Universal
Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) in the TOR Drafting Group of
the AHRD.
• Dialogue’s recommendation to create a full-fledge secretariat for
AICHR in order to improve its work of AICHR has been included in
the Chairman’s Statement of the 20th ASEAN Summit in April 2012
• ‘Dialogue is now a new normal in ASEAN’ – according to Surin
Pitsuwan – there has been a change of behavior in ASEAN towards
dialogue incl. with CSOs
• Dialogue between ASG and CSO has generated similar initiatives such
as ASEAN Community Dialogue (with CPR) and the Jakarta Human
Rights Dialogue (with AICHR)
13. The 2013 Dialogue between ASG, ASEC and the
Representative of CSOs
• Expanding participants: NGOs + Think Tank/ Academes +
Youth. Different sector of NGOs
• Looking forward to make it institutionalized
• CSIS-HRWG-Swiss Embassy in Jakarta
• Invitation only
• Will be started at 14:00-16:30
• Topic: Human Rights aspect in ASEAN Community
building: the role of civil society
• Statement (talking points)
14. COMMUNITY DIALOGUE
between ASEAN CPR & Civil Society
• Initiated by Permanent Representative of Indonesia,
HRWG, CSIS and Swiss Embassy in Jakarta
• Purpose: to come up with a common understanding
on the changing ASEAN and identify strategic role of
civil society in building up the ASEAN’s peoplecentered Community.
• First Time, Not easy to bring all CPRs together for
this meeting. Not open for media (at the moment).
• Emphasize: make the dialogue smooth and successful
so we can establish good practice for replication in
the coming years
• Possible topic for 2013: ASEAN Community post
2015, the involvement of CSO,
15. BACKGROUND
16 December 2009, at ASEAN Secretariat,
during the first year anniversary of ASEAN
Charter
Surin Pitsuwan: ASEAN should have a
Dialogue Forum to exchange views between
ASEAN and its stakeholders on three
pillars. This statement was reflected in
ASEC Press Release, 2009
2010
No action/follow up from ASEC
24 November 2010 at Penang Bistro,
Jakarta, CSO Consultation with MFA
Indonesia for Indonesia’s agenda in 2011’s
chairmanship
The idea of COMMUNITY FORUM with
ASEAN stakeholders was discussed with
MFA Indonesia
8-10 December 2010, Lumire Hotel, Jakarta, CSO recommended a Community Dialogue
Indonesia’s CSO Prep Meeting for 2011’s
to ASEAN
chairmanship
16. BACKGROUND
2011
MFA DG ASEAN picked up the idea to be the
benchmark of the ASEAN Anniversary. Wanted to
started with Indonesia’s Community Dialogue on
ASEAN
7 January 2011
DG ASEAN planned to launch the idea in February.
Minister Natalegawa mentioned it in his annual
press statement
12 January 2011, ASEC Press
Release
Minister Natalegawa repeated the statement on 12
Jan 2011 at the ASEAN Secretariat during the
Ceremony of Handing Over the Chair of CPR from
Vietnam to Indonesia
From 2011 to 2012
PR Indonesia took CPR Members to meet civil
society, media, universities, think tanks, parliament
members, local governments as a way of practicing
engagement
17. Visits from 2011-2012
CPR Met stakeholders in
Lombok, Indonesia, 2011
CPR Visited The Jakarta Post,
2012 (Photo: courtesy of TJP)
19. About CPR ASEAN
• CPR stands for Committee Permanent Representatives in ASEAN.
They are Country’s Ambassadors to ASEAN and based in Jakarta
• The establishment of CPR is based on the ASEAN Charter Art. 12.
• Mandates and Functions:
• Support the work of Community Councils and ASEAN Sectoral Bodies at
ministerial level;
• Coordinate with ASEAN National Secretariats and Agencies ASEAN
Sectoral Ministerial another;
• Be a liaison to the Secretary-General of ASEAN and the ASEAN
Secretariat in all areas relevant to the job;
• Facilitate ASEAN cooperation with external partners,
20. About CPR ASEAN
• In support of the work of ASEAN Community Council, CPR
has the following duties and functions:
• Increasing cooperation in each sector to support ASEAN
integration and community building by monitoring / monitoring
follow-up report from the Sectoral Bodies under three Community
Councils;
• Doing Coordination between the pillars Community and ASEAN
sectoral meetings to support policy coherence and coordination,
and
• Assist in the delivery of various reports and recommendations
• With AICHR and ACWC, CPR has a role to provide
recommendations on their work-plan and budget as
consideration of ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ approval
21. Update on CPR’s Works
• CPR ASEAN is assisted by two (2) Working Group, each of which
handles administrative and budget as well as development
cooperation (development cooperation).
• Since its inauguration, CPR ASEAN has produced a variety of
conditions, rules and procedures, terms of reference for the
establishment of new mechanisms after the entry into force of the
ASEAN Charter and coordinate the cooperation with ASEAN
partners.
• CPR ASEAN meets regularly every month, both internally or inviting
the Ambassador or representative dialogue partner countries or
ASEAN's external partners and international organizations.
• CPR ASEAN delivers its report to ASEAN Coordinating Council.
• To date, CPR ASEAN has initiated various activities in cooperation
with the States Ambassador to non-ASEAN based in Jakarta.
• Up to now, there are 52 non-ASEAN countries have appointed
ambassador to ASEAN.
22. CPR ASEAN
Brunei Darussalam
H.E. Emaleen Abdul Rahman Teo
Kingdom of Cambodia
H.E. Amb. Kan Pharidh
Republic of Indonesia
H.E. Amb. Ngurah Swajaya
23. CPR ASEAN
Lao PDR
H.E. Amb. Latsamy Keomany
Malaysia
H.E. Dato’ Hasnudin Hamzah
Republic of the Union of Myanmar
H.E. U Min Lwin
Republic of the Philippines
H.E. Elizabeth P. Buensuceso
24. CPR ASEAN
Republic of Singapore
H.E. Tan Hung Seng
Kingdom of Thailand
H.E. Suvat Chirapant
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
H.E. Mr. Vu Dang Dung
25. JAKARTA HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE
• Topic: Prevention of Torture
• Objective:
• To map best practices to prevent torture that are practiced in ASEAN
Member States, and,
• To develop regional plan of action to implement the Article 14 by
exploring the experiences of other regional human rights mechanisms
such as in African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR)
and Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR).
26. 2013 Dialogue with ASG,
ASEC
• Human Rights aspect in ASEAN
Community building: the role of
civil society
•
•
•
•
•
•
How should the new ASEAN organs,
like the AICHR and ACWC relate to
each other and with the other
ASEAN organs?
How should all of ASEAN’s organs
relate to its people and stakeholders?
CSO involvement in ASEAN
community building
There are structural and existential
issues that all intergovernmental
organizations experience. ASEAN
will not be able to avoid these
problems in its formative years in the
post-Charter period
How ASG and ASEC can
accountable to the people
TOR AICHR Review 2014
2nd ASEAN Community
Dialogue, 2013
Suggested topic:
• CSO Involvement: opportunities and
challenges
• Assessment ASEAN Community 2015
• ASEAN Community post 2015
• ASEAN Charter review:
•
•
•
•
•
The prescription of rules and procedures of
each ASEAN Community Council (Art 21)
The provision of good offices, conciliation
or mediation as requested by parties to the
dispute (Art 23)
The settlement of disputes which concern
the interpretation or application of ASEAN
economic agreements (Art 24)
The establishment of dispute settlement
mechanisms (Art 25)
The development of the capacity to
monitor compliance with the findings,
recommendations or decisions resulting
from an ASEAN dispute settlement
mechanism (Art 27)