Flags of all ASEAN States.
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Capacity Building for the ASEAN Secretariat

A successful regional endeavour requires trans-regional commitment, public awareness and internationally proficient personnel. Since its foundation in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations not only strives for a beneficial integration of the Member States but also seeks for a close dialogue with partner countries beyond its borders. The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) based in Jakarta serves as the liaison agency that facilitates and coordinates the collaboration between the stakeholders. A joint project supports the ASEC in institutional development and capacity building.

ASEAN project presentation in Jakarta.
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The Project

In line with the associational vision, the capacity building project is carried out in cooperation of international partners: the ASEC and the German Federal Foreign Office. Inwent – Capacity Building International, Germany is entrusted with its implementation over a period of initially three years, from 2008 to 2010.

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Workshop results.
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The Project-Components

The integration process is based on three pillars that are reflected in the three components of the capacity building project: Strengthening ASEC's administration and management, supporting ASEAN's economic cooperation and integration, and raising the awareness about ASEAN through the media.

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News & Resources

Cooperation does not work without public participation. Meetings, seminars, and conferences offer the platforms for regional and trans-regional exchange about burning issues related to the integration process. Materials and publications inform on backgrounds, current developments, and future perspectives.

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Thi Mai Loan Nguyen from Vietnam.
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Inwent in Asia

In Asia, Inwent – Capacity Building International, Germany is contributing to shaping socially equitable sustainable economic development and promoting growth strategies aimed at eradicating poverty.

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