one visionone comnanei The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established on S August 1967.Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. The ASEAN Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. For inquiries, contact:The ASEAN Secretariunity Relations Division (CRD)PhoneJakarta 12110, IndoneslFax: (62 21) 724-3372, T26-2991E-mail(62 21) 739-8234, T24-3504publicSasean.org Catalogue-in-Publication Data ASCC Sectoral Bodies Booklet 1. ASEAN Soclo-Cultural AGCC360.0959 ASEAN: A Community of Opportunities for All Image Credit: Image by macrovector on Freepik The test ofthispublication may be freely quoted or reprinted, provided properto the Community Relations Division (CRD) ofthe ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta. Copyright Association of SoutheastAsian Nations (ASEAN) 2024. AIrights reserved. Contents Introduction1 About ASCC3 AScC wide4Culture and Arts5Culture and Information5Information and Media6Gender Equality and Empowerment7of All Women and GirlsRural Developement8and Poverty EradictionSocial Welfare and Development8Labour9Civil Service10TVET10Education11Youth11Sports12Health12Environment13Transboundary Haze Pollution14Disaster Management15and Humanitarian Assistance ASCCSectoralBodiesChart16 IntroductionAGuidetotheASEANSocio-CulturalCommunity(ASCC)SectoralBodiesandTheirMechanisms The.ASEAN Socio-Cuitural Community (ASCC) plays a vital rolein fostering regional cooperation and integrationbodies, each with its own mechanisms to drive progress.across various socialand cultural sectors, To achieve this, the ASCC has a comprehensive network of sectoral This booklet servesas a one-stop guide to these sectoral bodies and their intricate structures, Within these Level Sectoral Bodies These are the overarching; entities withspecific areas offocus,Such as ecucation, environment, or povertyMinisterial Level MeetingseradicationEach sectoralbodyis typically overseen bya ministerial body composedl of relevant ministers from.ASEANSenior Officials Meetingsstates. This level sets strategic direction and provides high-level. guidance.Senior officials fromlementation, and reviewprogress.ber states meet regularly under each sectoral body to disousspolicySubsidiary BodiesSubsidiarybodies such as Working Groups and Committees-delve deeperinto specific aspects of a sectoralbodies’ work Year of Establishment This indicates the historical context ofthe body's creation and its relevance to regional needs. Meeting Frequency This provicdes insight into thelevel of engagement and activity within each body. AbouttheASEANSocio-Cultural Community To achieve this, ASEAN Member States are cooperating on awide range of areas. The cooperation on culture and artsprioritised media literacyfor a digitalage. The educationcelebrate vibrant traditions while information and mediasector champions education as a transformativetool, whileyouth development flourishes through exchanges and skillsapisBluoje“un pue Bujaq-llaw, aouoid srods Bujujei]ups and champion gender equality. Ruraof the poor and vulnerabie people, and invigorate inclusivedevelopment and poverty eradication aim to uplft the livesand sustainable growth in rural areas, while the labour sectorfosters growth with worker protection, Civil servicepractices. Disaster management ensures regionalinitiatives address issues like haze and promote sustainablepreparedness, while collaborative efforts in health addresshealth challenges for all. The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) is dedicatedto realising the full potential of ASEAN citizens. At the heart of the ASCC is the commitment to lift the qualityare people-oriented and people-centred. The ASCC opens aof life of ASEAN peoples through cooperative initiatives thatworid of opportunities to collectively deliver and fully realisefoster an ASEAN identitythrough inter-cultural understandinghuman development, promote sustainable developmerandmutualrespect, and prepare the ASEAN community to The ASCC is working, towords: A committed, participative, and socially responsiblcAn inclusive community that promotes high quality oflife, equitable access to opportunities for ll, andpromotes and protects human rights;A sustainable community that promotes socialdevelopment and environmental protection= A resilient community with enhanced capacity andcpability to adapt and respond to socia; and economicchallenges;andA dynamic and harmonious community that is aware andproud of its identity, culture and heritage. TheASCC forges ahead in its effortsto id entify opportunitiesfor revitalisation of the ASEAN regjon, harness new paradigmsof socio-cultura] cooperation and partnerships, and fulfiPeoples of ASEAN.aspirations to ensure an inclusive and bright future for the One VisionOneIdentityOneCommunity ASCC-Wide ASEAN Socio-Cuttural Community Councilt(ASCC Council) LEVELYEAROFESTABLISHMENTFREQUENCY OF MEETINGSCHAIRPERSONSHIP Ministerial2009TwiceayearFollow the-Ch Senior Officials Committee for ASCC(SOCA) LE