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The agricultural transformation and market integration in ASEAN region responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns: Summary report of a regional policy forum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, December 13–14, 2018

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Author : International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
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Total Pages : 39 pages
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Download or read book The agricultural transformation and market integration in ASEAN region responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns: Summary report of a regional policy forum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, December 13–14, 2018 written by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This summary report includes (i) summary of presentations at the forum; (ii) material from presentation documents presented at the forum; (iii) remarks by commentators that have been transcribed and edited; (iv) summary notes of discussions in each session; and (iv) miscellaneous information such as the list of participants, agenda, and presentations. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). 2019. The agricultural transformation and market integration in ASEAN region responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns: Summary report of a regional policy forum, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, December 13–14, 2018. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://ebrary.ifpri.org/digital/collection/p15738coll2/id/136319

Agricultural transformation and market integration in the ASEAN region: Responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns

Author : Roy, Devesh
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 108 pages
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Book Synopsis Agricultural transformation and market integration in the ASEAN region: Responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns by : Roy, Devesh

Download or read book Agricultural transformation and market integration in the ASEAN region: Responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns written by Roy, Devesh and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2023-06-02 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this paper, we address the question of the agricultural market integration of Cambodia, Lao, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Philippines (CLMVP) countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and its other top trading partners. Using “Trade Potential” and “Competition Indices” indicators in this paper we assess the nature and extent of the agricultural market integration. We identify the exports of CLMVP countries with high export potential and comparatively low competition in export markets. Higher trade potential with lower competition (value or volume) indicates an opportunity of higher returns for agricultural producers. CLMVP countries are characterized by low diversity in agricultural exports. Nearly half of the total agricultural exports from all of them except Laos is contributed by only one commodity. It is found that market integration is an effective way of linking CLMVP smallholders to ASEAN agricultural markets. In addition to that this paper also discusses on tariff and non-tariff policy of CLMVP countries and found that the average tariffs on agri-food imports in CLMVP is 11.8% while it is 9.5% in non-CLMVP among the ASEAN countries. In non-tariff policy, among the CLMVP countries, Philippines shares the maximum number of SPS measures implemented on agricultural goods while Cambodia and Lao PDR did not report any SPS measures implemented by them between 2006 to 2020. Finally, to demonstrate the upward movement in the value chain, possibly due to quality upgradation, we present the dynamics of the unit values of CLMVP’s agricultural exports.

2017 Global Food Policy Report

Author : International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 : 0896292525
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (962 download)

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Download or read book 2017 Global Food Policy Report written by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2017-03-23 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IFPRI’s flagship report reviews the major food policy issues, developments, and decisions of 2016, and highlights challenges and opportunities for 2017 at the global and regional levels. This year’s report looks at the impact of rapid urban growth on food security and nutrition, and considers how food systems can be reshaped to benefit both urban and rural populations.

Structural transformation in Southeast Asian countries and key drivers

Author : Bathla, Seema
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 45 pages
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Download or read book Structural transformation in Southeast Asian countries and key drivers written by Bathla, Seema and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study’s objective is to examine the factors that have driven structural transformation (ST) in the Southeast Asian (SEA) economies and the policies supporting the process. It sets the stage by evaluating the ST in each country, quantifying the contribution of “within sector” and “structural change” to overall productivity growth and estimating the turning points (TPs) to gauge the prospects of income convergence. Eight SEA countries, undergoing a steady rate of economic growth —Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand (CLMVPMIT) are chosen for analysis. We find their progress on ST to be consistent with the theory and historical patterns experienced in several developed and developing countries. However, progress is diverse across these countries and lags behind developed countries, indicating that labor is not exiting agriculture as fast as agriculture’s share of value added has been declining. The ST has decreased from 49 percent in Thailand to almost 3 percent each in Cambodia and Malaysia during 1991 to 2016. Further, the contribution of within change to productivity, which was pivotal during the 1990s in each country is rather subdued during the 2000s, thereby giving comparative primacy to structural change. A relatively higher—57 to 80 percent—contribution of structural change in Cambodia and Lao PDR, together with productivity growth, may be explained by increasing migration and trade in nonagriculture products. We also find that while Lao PDR, Thailand, and Indonesia have reached their TPs, other nations, especially the poorer ones such as Viet Nam, Myanmar, and Philippines are predicted to take at least a decade towards this goal. Empirical analysis suggests ST in CLMVPMIT is positively driven by agricultural productivity, terms of trade, and public investments in infrastructure, with little role for rural to urban migration and market integration. Large inter-sectoral productivity differentials across SEA countries, other than in Cambodia and Malaysia, necessitates to accelerate agricultural disproportionate share of the labor force in agriculture through higher productivity.

Assessing agricultural market integration of Cambodia within and beyond ASEAN

Author : Ajmani, Manmeet
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 61 pages
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Book Synopsis Assessing agricultural market integration of Cambodia within and beyond ASEAN by : Ajmani, Manmeet

Download or read book Assessing agricultural market integration of Cambodia within and beyond ASEAN written by Ajmani, Manmeet and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this paper, we address the question of the agricultural market integration of Cambodia within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and its other top trading partners. Focusing on agricultural trade, we use two indicators, namely, “Trade Potential” and “Competition Indices,” to assess the nature and extent of the integration. More specifically, we identify the exports of Cambodia with high export potential and comparatively low competition in export markets. Higher trade potential with lower competition (value or volume) indicates an opportunity of higher returns for agricultural producers. In the case of Cambodia, “maize,”and “starches” are identified as high-potential exports with lower intra-ASEAN competition. There is also scope for regional cooperation in traditional exports such as “rice,” “manioc (cassava),” “molasses,” and “pepper” between Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries for which both the export potential and intra-ASEAN competition are high. Finally, to demonstrate the upward movement in the value chain, possibly due to quality upgradation, we present the dynamics of the unit values of Cambodia’s agricultural exports.

Data Collection and Analysis in Scientific Qualitative Research

Author : Bentalha, Badr
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (693 download)

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Download or read book Data Collection and Analysis in Scientific Qualitative Research written by Bentalha, Badr and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-08-23 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific discovery is always built on the foundation of sound data and research. Emerging advancements of technologies and strategies are revolutionizing the way we gather and interpret data. These advancements are not only enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of data collection and analysis but are also opening up new possibilities for scientific research and discovery. To continue building progress in such fields, a strong knowledge of collecting and analyzing useable volumes of information is essential. Data Collection and Analysis in Scientific Qualitative Research discusses the integration of qualitative analysis into academic research and empirical projects. Balanced between application and theory, the text covers the latest technological, organizational, and methodological developments in qualitative research. Coving topics such as qualitative research, ethics, and generative AI, this book is an essential resource for scientists, academicians, researchers, educators, and more.

Assessing agricultural trade comparative advantage of Myanmar and its main competitors: Findings from UN Comtrade

Author : Zhang, Huaqi
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 47 pages
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Download or read book Assessing agricultural trade comparative advantage of Myanmar and its main competitors: Findings from UN Comtrade written by Zhang, Huaqi and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2019-04-10 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper aims to provide a better understanding of Myanmar’s agricultural export performance against its competitors in different regions and determine the policy actions for improving Myanmar’s export performance. The normalized revealed comparative advantage (NRCA) index is computed to compare the agricultural competitiveness between Myanmar and its competitors from 2007 to 2016. The results show that: 1) Myanmar’s agricultural export sector enjoys comparative advantage in the global market, but it is not competitive when compared with its major competitors; 2) Myanmar reveals a high level of NRCAs in black gram & pigeon peas, natural rubber, sesame seeds, rice, and frozen fish, while it has low NRCAs in crustaceans and dried fruits; and reveals no comparative advantage in bananas, fish fillets, maize, nuts, and watermelon in certain years. Three major policy implications are drawn, including diversifying Myanmar’s export portfolio, strengthening export promotion and development, and attracting foreign direct investment to upgrade the cross-border value chain.

Transformation and sources of growth in Southeast Asian agriculture

Author : Birthal, Pratap S.
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 39 pages
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Download or read book Transformation and sources of growth in Southeast Asian agriculture written by Birthal, Pratap S. and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past few decades, the agricultural sector of Southeast Asia has experienced robust growth and undergone a structural transformation albeit differentially across the countries in the region. The main aims of this paper are to understand the process of transformation and sources of growth in agriculture in the broader context of economy-wide changes in domestic and international markets, and to suggest technological, institutional and policy measures for faster, efficient and sustainable growth. Our findings show faster growth in agriculture in comparatively low-income countries, with technological change, area expansion and diversification being the main drivers. On the other hand, agricultural growth in high-income countries has been relatively slow, and driven by price increases, mainly of the export-oriented commercial crops, such as oil-palm, rubber and coconut; and also, by area expansion. In view of the fixed supply of land and high volatility in global food prices, area and price driven growth is unlikely to sustain in the long-run. For efficient, sustainable and inclusive growth, the recourse has to be with exploiting potential of (i) existing and frontier technologies, by investing more in agricultural research and extension systems, and (ii) diversification of production portfolio towards higher-value food commodities by strengthening institutions that link farmers to remunerative markets; and investing in post-harvest infrastructure for food processing.

India’s pulse policy landscape and its implications for trade

Author : Roy, Devesh
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
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Download or read book India’s pulse policy landscape and its implications for trade written by Roy, Devesh and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2022-04-06 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The paper attempts to fill a knowledge gap by examining India’s pulse complex, consisting of production, consumption, and trade policies. India’s pulse policies are anchored in a cereal-centric farming system and prioritize national self-sufficiency as well as the mitigation of relative price increases in food. On the farmer side, government policy includes price support (a minimum support price [MSP]) for different pulses initially without procurement, but later backed by public procurement. The MSP plus procurement elicited a comparatively high supply response. Without procurement, the MSP worked only to anchor prices and benefit traders at the farmers’ expense. By not accounting for the needed risk premium (for a supply response) the MSP kept domestic production low. Even as the world’s largest importer of pulses, the scale of pulse imports in India have generally not been large enough to cool its markets and bring down domestic prices. Instantaneous supply adjustments by exporters in response to trade policy changes are difficult.

Overview of the agricultural modernization in Southeast Asia

Author : Takeshima, Hiroyuki
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 45 pages
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Book Synopsis Overview of the agricultural modernization in Southeast Asia by : Takeshima, Hiroyuki

Download or read book Overview of the agricultural modernization in Southeast Asia written by Takeshima, Hiroyuki and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2019-03-28 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the importance of Southeast Asia (SEA) region in the world for economy and agriculture, and despite reported evidence of the modernization of various aspects of the agricultural sector, the information has not been compiled in ways that provides more representative insights of the regions, as well as chronological, dynamic perspectives across different aspects of the overall agricultural developments. This report partly fills this knowledge gap by summarizing the key characteristics in SEA region of the agricultural development, as well as changes in related outcomes, such as nutrition, natural resource endowments, and the labor movement into non-farm economies. In doing so, the report gathers secondary cross-country data on key aspects of the agricultural modernization and diversification. Overall, the SEA region has seen a relatively fast movement of labor out of the agricultural sector into non-farm sectors including trade, restaurants and hotel industries in the last few decades, leading to higher labor productivity growth than land productivity growth. Despite the important roles of trade, the agricultural production within the region and in each country continues to account for important sources of food and nutrition. The modern production technologies and inputs have spread constantly within the region, but with considerable time lags across countries. The growth of vegetable oils and aquaculture production have been considerable, and contrast with South Asia (SA)where similar patterns have been observed for vegetables and milk production. The public sector has played important roles in agricultural research and development (R&D)on genetic improvements, and infrastructure development, while keeping the nominal assistance to the sector through market interventions to a relatively modest level, which has been accompanied by the significant growth of the private-sector participation in the provisions of inputs, services and agricultural finance. The agricultural modernization in SEA region has, however, been also associated with some negative outcomes, including continued degradation of natural resources like water and forest areas in which SEA has been relatively rich historically, and gradual increases in certain types of malnutrition including overweight and diabetes.

Market integration with ASEAN and beyond: The case of Myanmar

Author : Ajmani, Manmeet
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 58 pages
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Book Synopsis Market integration with ASEAN and beyond: The case of Myanmar by : Ajmani, Manmeet

Download or read book Market integration with ASEAN and beyond: The case of Myanmar written by Ajmani, Manmeet and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this paper, we address the question of market integration of Myanmar with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its other top trading partners. Focusing on agricultural trade, we use indicators – ‘Trade Potential’ and ‘Competition Indices’ to assess the nature and extent of the integration. This study highlights the exports of Myanmar which are competitive in the ASEAN markets and have high export potential. A higher trade potential with lower competition (value or volume) would indicate an opportunity for higher returns for agricultural producers. In the case of Myanmar, “dried legumes and beans,” “crustaceans,” “frozen fish,” “other oilseeds,” “maize,” and “preserved fruits and nuts” are identified as high-potential exports with lower competition in ASEAN markets which can be targeted for trade expansion. Finally, to demonstrate the upward movement in the value chain, possibly due to quality upgradation, we present the dynamics of the unit value of Myanmar’s agricultural exports.

ASEAN, SAARC, and the indomitable China in food trade: A gravity model analysis of trade patterns

Author : Ajmani, Manmeet
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
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Book Synopsis ASEAN, SAARC, and the indomitable China in food trade: A gravity model analysis of trade patterns by : Ajmani, Manmeet

Download or read book ASEAN, SAARC, and the indomitable China in food trade: A gravity model analysis of trade patterns written by Ajmani, Manmeet and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We assess food trade among and across two Asian trading blocs, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and China. Using most recent innovations in the empirical trade model, we find subpar trade for several countries but some over-trading as well, likely driven by weak economic fundamentals determining trade. Further, we find that Bangladesh, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Viet Nam under-export to China, and to nearly all ASEAN and SAARC countries, with the magnitude varying between 40 and 100 percent below the predicted trade levels. While checking for competing explanations, we identify trading pair time variant factors such as tariffs reducing the magnitude of under-exporting of ASEAN and SAARC countries by 1 and 3 percent, respectively. We also highlight unobserved variables such as trust between countries as factors important for strong agricultural trade.

Reorganization and Resilience of Food Supply Chains According to Current International Crisis Scenario

Author : Gioacchino Pappalardo
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2832539297
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (325 download)

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Download or read book Reorganization and Resilience of Food Supply Chains According to Current International Crisis Scenario written by Gioacchino Pappalardo and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-11-22 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The current international scenario with the war in Ukraine will have potential impacts on agri-food systems across the world. This scenario will change the balance of power among actors in the agri-food sector. High margins of uncertainty are common across supply chains in the face of uncontrolled increases in raw material prices and an uncertain guarantee of supply. This uncertainty is compounded by rising energy prices, putting the entire agrifood supply chain, which is highly energy-intensive, in crisis. In addition, the current war scenario could impact the demand for agricultural and food products by changing consumers' purchasing habits. Increasing the resilience of agri-food systems may need to become a priority for many national economic systems. In this scenario, the routes to achieve resilient agrifood systems are numerous and include reducing agriculture's dependence on energy, energy-intensive imports and raw material imports. Resilience also requires diversified import sources and market outlets through sound multilateral and bilateral trade policy.

The Nigerian Rice Economy

Author : Kwabena Gyimah-Brempong
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812293754
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Book Synopsis The Nigerian Rice Economy by : Kwabena Gyimah-Brempong

Download or read book The Nigerian Rice Economy written by Kwabena Gyimah-Brempong and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Nigerian Rice Economy the authors assess three options for reducing this dependency - tariffs and other trade policies; increasing domestic rice production; and improving post-harvest rice processing and marketing - and identify improved production and post-harvest activities as the most promising. These options however, will require substantially increased public investments in a variety of areas, including research and development, basic infrastructure (for example, irrigation, feeder roads, and electricity), and rice milling technologies.

Agricultural Transformation and Market Integration (ATMI) in ASEAN countries: Responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns

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Author : International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 4 pages
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Download or read book Agricultural Transformation and Market Integration (ATMI) in ASEAN countries: Responding to food security and inclusiveness concerns written by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ATMI program targets five ASEAN member states— Cambodia, Laos PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, and Viet Nam with the following objectives: To strengthen target ASEAN member states’ capacity to develop policies and programs that help the smallholder farm sector adjust to changes in subregional agricultural and food markets; and to promote cooperation in food security and agricultural development among all ASEAN member states by developing strategic programs and measures in the areas of R&D, food safety, and quality standards, as well as encouraging investments in food and agri-based industries. Achieving these objectives should produce two key outcomes: improved smallholder competitiveness in the production of key food and industrial crops; and reduced exposure of less-developed member states to food-security shocks.

An evolving paradigm of agricultural mechanization development: How much can Africa learn from Asia?

Author : Diao, Xinshen, ed.
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN 13 : 0896293807
Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (962 download)

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Book Synopsis An evolving paradigm of agricultural mechanization development: How much can Africa learn from Asia? by : Diao, Xinshen, ed.

Download or read book An evolving paradigm of agricultural mechanization development: How much can Africa learn from Asia? written by Diao, Xinshen, ed. and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agricultural mechanization in Africa south of the Sahara — especially for small farms and businesses — requires a new paradigm to meet the needs of the continent’s evolving farming systems. Can Asia, with its recent success in adopting mechanization, offer a model for Africa? An Evolving Paradigm of Agricultural Mechanization Development analyzes the experiences of eight Asian and five African countries. The authors explore crucial government roles in boosting and supporting mechanization, from import policies to promotion policies to public good policies. Potential approaches presented to facilitating mechanization in Africa include prioritizing market-led hiring services, eliminating distortions, and developing appropriate technologies for the African context. The role of agricultural mechanization within overall agricultural and rural transformation strategies in Africa is also discussed. The book’s recommendations and insights should be useful to national policymakers and the development community, who can adapt this knowledge to local contexts and use it as a foundation for further research.

ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint

Author : ASEAN Studies Centre
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
ISBN 13 : 9812309322
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint written by ASEAN Studies Centre and published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. This book was released on 2009 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 28 July 2008, the ASEAN Studies Centre and the Regional Economic Studies Programme, both of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung organized a roundtable on The ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint. The brainstorming session gathered Southeast Asian experts from the region to discuss the AEC Blueprint, which ASEANs leaders had adopted at their summit meeting in November 2007, and the prospects of any obstacles to its implementation by the target year, 2015. The roundtable started with a progress report on the AEC Blueprint given by S. Pushpanathan, Principal Director of Economic Integration and Finance, ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta. Thereafter, the sessions examined the various aspects of the Blueprint tackling the non-tariff barriers, designing a comprehensive ASEAN Investment Agreement, a regional framework for competition policy, the role of infrastructure development in economic integration, the importance of international production networks in economic integration, etc.