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Connecting the Region through Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC)

Connecting the Region through Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC). Lim Chze Cheen ASEAN Connectivity Division ASEAN Secretariat Visit to the Port of Antwerp 26 February 2014. The ASEAN Connectivity Challenge. ASEAN as a single, integrated entity (2012): Population: 605 million

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Connecting the Region through Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC)

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  1. Connecting the Region throughMaster Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) Lim Chze Cheen ASEAN Connectivity Division ASEAN Secretariat Visit to the Port of Antwerp 26 February 2014

  2. The ASEAN Connectivity Challenge • ASEAN as a single, integrated entity (2012): • Population: 605 million • GDP: US$ 2.31 trillion • Trade: US$2.48 trillion • Existing infrastructure: • Total length of AHN: 38,400 km • Total length of SKRL: 6,890 km

  3. Journey to Greater Connectivity 2007 ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint 1967 Founding of ASEAN 1998 Ha Noi Plan of Action 2009 Roadmap for an ASEAN Community (2009-2015) 1997 ASEAN Vision 2020 2012 Phnom Penh Agenda 2013-2015 Post 2015 Vision 2011 ASEAN Framework on Equitable Economic Development 2003 Bali Concord II 2010 Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2004 Vientiane Action Programme 1992 ASEAN Free Trade Area 2008 Entry into force of ASEAN Charter

  4. The Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) PHYSICAL Connectivity INSTITUTIONAL Connectivity People-to-people Connectivity • ASEAN Strategic Plan on Transport • ASEAN ICT Master Plan • ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation • etc. • Transport facilitation agreements • ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement • ASEAN Framework Agreement on Services • ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement • etc. • ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan • ASEAN Education Work Plan • Mutual Recognition Agreements • etc. Cross-SECTOR coordination

  5. Global Economy ASEAN Sub-Regional Arrangements National Governments Local Authorities consistent and coherent local regulations national efforts to support the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity coordination with sub-regional arrangements, Dialogue Partners and multilateral development banks vision and plans: Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity, Community Roadmap and sectoral plans trends , opportunities and developments

  6. ACCC Work Role of Sectoral Bodies, National Coordinators and implementing agencies critical

  7. ACCC Engagements ACCC Informal Meeting with Non-ASEAN EAS Participating Countries First ACCC-India and ACCC-ROK Meetings First ACCC-China Meeting ACCC Informal Consultation with DPs and EPs First ACCC-National Coordinators Meeting First ACCC-Japan Meeting First ASEAN Connectivity Coordinating Committee (ACCC) Meeting Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) adopted Oct 2010 April 2011 Nov 2012 Nov 2013 July 2011 Mar 2012 June 2013 Sept 2012

  8. Where are we now in connecting the region?

  9. Infrastructure Financing Needs

  10. The Limits of Public Funding Infrastructure Investment Needs as % of GDP (est.), 2010-2020 Source: Bhattacharyay, ADBI Working Paper, 2010

  11. Physical Connectivity in US$ millions Source: Private Participation in Infrastructure Database, World Bank

  12. Physical Connectivity • ASEAN Highway Network (AHN) • Upgrade ‘Below Class III’ sections • Complete missing links • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • ‘Below Class III’ sections remain: AH12, AH 15 (Lao PDR), AH1, AH2 (Myanmar) • Missing links remain: AH112, AH123 (Myanmar)

  13. Physical Connectivity • Singapore-Kunming Rail Link (SKRL) • Construct missing links • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Ongoing: Aranyaprathet-Klongluk (Thailand), Poipet-Sisophon (Cambodia) • Feasibility study completed, seeking funding: Phnom Penh-Loc Ninh (Cambodia), Loc Ninh-Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam) • Seeking technical assistance for feasibility study: Mu Gia-Tan Ap-Vung Ang (Viet Nam), Vientiane-Thakek-Mu Gia (Lao PDR)

  14. Physical Connectivity • Maritime Transport • Conduct feasibility study on the establishment of an ASEAN Roll-on/Roll-off (RO-RO) Network and Short-Sea Shipping • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Study completed, recommendations on implementation of RO-RO prioritised routes and harmonisation of institutional arrangements made

  15. Physical Connectivity • Maritime Transport • Enhance the performance and capacity of the 47 designated ports • Develop an ASEAN Single Shipping Market Source: ASEAN Maritime Transport Development Study, ALMEC Corp. 2002.

  16. Average CEPT Rate, 2000-2012 • ASEAN is in the process of developing a robust mechanism to identify and eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTBs). • The development of the National Trade Repository/ASEAN Trade Repository will be pursued in parallel to the development of National Single Window/ASEAN Single Window in the respective ASEAN Member States. • Expeditious Ratification of Framework Agreements and its Protocols related to Transport Facilitation. Institutional Connectivity

  17. Trading Across Border Source: World Bank (2012)

  18. Institutional Connectivity • National Single Windows (NSWs) and ASEAN Single Window (ASW) • Substantial but varied progress in most AMS. • MOU for the ASW Pilot signed (2011). • NSW fact-finding missions with AMS to review NSW implementation and assess technical assistance needs. • Protocol on the Legal Framework to Implement ASW finalised. Source: ASEAN-US TATF, ASW-LWG

  19. What do we need to do more to connect the region? • Partnership with the private sector • Opportunities for ASEAN Connectivity • Resource mobilisation • Trans-boundary cooperation

  20. Thank You for Connecting with ASEAN Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity

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