ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community 2015
“Historical and Cultural Challenges & Perspectives: Elements of a Southeast Asian Common Identity”
The Human Development Forum Foundation (HDFF), a Thai Foundation focused on human security issues, is co-hosting a half-day forum with The Asia Foundation (TAF) to promote further understanding and awareness of ASEAN integration 2015. In its October session, HDFF’s Chairman’s Circle will focus on the cultural and historical perspectives of ASEAN member states. The forum aims to address the major current trends and challenges impacting the social and cultural aspects of ASEAN members. Our expert panel will explore common & shared histories, demographic trends, and education achievements & challenges in ASEAN. Understanding these elements is crucial in the move towards a common Southeast Asian identity.
Keynote & Panel Speakers: ASEAN 2015 – Elements of a Southeast Asian Identity
Keynote: “Southeast Asia Shared Histories Project” by Dr. Tim Curtis, Chief of Culture Unite, UNESCO
1.) ‘ASEAN 2015 – Chance for Common History” by Dr. Thanet Aphornsuvan, Head of the ASEAN Studies, Department, Thammasat University
2.) ‘Education: Evolution to ASEAN 2015 plus Timor-Leste’ ’ by Dr. Tinsiri Siribodhi, Deputy Director, The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Secretariat
3.) ‘Demographic Trends and Emerging Issues in ASEAN ‘ by Mr. Christophe Lefranc, Technical Adviser, Population and Development (Data and Census), Asia and the Pacific Regional Office, United Nations Population Fund (UNPF)
Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2014 Time: 08:30-13:00
Location: Aloft Bangkok-Sukhumvit 11, 35 Sukhumvit Soi 11,Sukhumvit Road,Klongtoey-nua, Wattana Bangkok 10110
Event is free of all charge. Lunch and Coffee included!
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Download Full Event Programme Here.
Questions or Concerns? Please direct your inquiry to our Event Coordinator, Ms. Tracy Vangh at hdff.vangh@gmail.com or to info@hdff.org
We Look Forward to Seeing You at The Forum!