It has five characteristics namely (i) Engages and Benefits the People which focus on ensuring a committed, participative and socially-responsible community through an accountable and inclusive mechanism for the benefit of all ASEAN; (ii) Inclusive which promotes high quality of life, equitable access to opportunities for all and promotes and protects human rights; (iii) Sustainable ensures the attainment of a community that promotes social development and environmental protection; (iv) Resilient with enhanced capacity and capability to adapt and respond to social and economic vulnerabilities, disasters, climate change, and other new challenges; and (v) Dynamic which aims for an ASCC that is harmonious and is aware and proud of its identity, culture and heritage.
Across these five characteristics are 18 Key Result Areas which includes biodiversity conservation, social protection, institutional strengthening and empowerment of people and communities, reducing barriers and providing equitable access to basic services, disaster management, climate resiliency, and strengthening health systems.
The ASCC Blueprint’s Strategic Measures under each of the KRAs are translated into concrete programmes, projects and activities by the 15 ASCC Sectoral Bodies.
The ASCC Monitoring Division supports the Senior Officials’ Committee for ASCC (SOCA) and the ASCC Council in coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the ASCC Blueprint 2025 and the ASCC Post – 2025 Strategic Plan as well as assisting SOCA and ASCC Council in preparations for the ASEAN Summits.
