Building on past cooperation and common interests and priorities shared among ten ASEAN Member States, the ASEAN Labour Ministers (ALM) Work Programme 2016-2020 envisioned “a better quality of life for ASEAN people through workforce with enhanced competitiveness and engaged in safe and decent work derived from productive employment, harmonious and progressive workplace, and adequate social protection.” This objective continues to guide the ALM Work Programme for 2021-2025, which is expected to attain the four Key Result Areas of skilled and adaptable workforce; productive employment; harmonious, safe and progressive workplace; and expanded social protection.