ASEAN Charter
December 21, 2007 - 12:00 AM - Source : AADCP |
| The
ASEAN Charter was signed in November 2007 and is due to be ratified by
each member mid 2008. The Charter healds a new age for the ASEAN
Secretariat through the creation of a legal identity and robust
committments to common goals. To read the Charter click the link below http://www.aseansec.org/21069.pdf |
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Call for Proposals - 9th AADCP-RPS Funding Round
April 17, 2006 - 12:00 AM - Source : Cardno Acil Pty Ltd |
| Cardno
Acil Pty Ltd, on behalf of the Australian Agency for International
Development (AusAID), is calling for proposals for the 9th AADCP-RPS
funding round.
Proposed projects should be budgeted at between AUD$50,000 - $500,000
and can be put forward by either an Australian/New Zealand or ASEAN
entity. Cardno Acil will only enter into a contract for the
implementation of the project with an Australian or New Zealand-based
company.
Proponents must undergo a two-step application process: firstly a brief
concept paper stage; and secondly a fully costed detailed application
stage. Concept papers must be submitted by close of business Friday 26
May 2006.
Further information about AADCP-RPS and project proposal templates are
available at: www.aseansec.org/aadcp/rps |
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Australian Aid: An Integrated Approach (Thirteenth Annual Statement to Parliament)
March 18, 2005 - 12:00 AM - Source : ACIL Australia Pty Ltd |
| On
10 March 2005, the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon
Alexander Downer MP, made the Thirteenth Annual Statement to Parliament
on Australia's aid program.
Australian Aid: An Integrated Approach outlines the Government's
priorities for the aid program over the next three years. It builds on
the objective, poverty reduction framework and guiding themes as set
out in Australian Aid: Investing in Growth, Stability and Prosperity
and Better Aid for a Better Future.
It outlines a number of key policy, program and partnership initiatives
that will further enhance the focus and effectiveness of the aid
program. |
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10th ASEAN Summit
December 02, 2004 - 12:00 AM - Source : ACIL Australia |
| The
10th ASEAN Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos from 29-30 November.
Leaders at the Summit signed the Vientiane Action Programme (VAP),
ASEAN's new six year plan, which is the successor of the Hanoi Plan of
Action (HPA) to realise the end goal of the ASEAN Vision and the
Declaration of ASEAN Concord II. The VAP focuses on deepening regional
integration and narrowing the development gap within ASEAN,
particularly the least developed Member Countries. |
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ASEAN Gives Nod to Free Trade Deal
September 06, 2004 - 12:00 AM - Source : The Age Newspaper: Tim Colebatch, Economics Editor |
| Australia
and New Zealand have cleared the last hurdle to a free trade agreement
with the 10-nation Association of South-East Asian Nations, with a
meeting of Asian economic ministers yesterday recommending a deal. |
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Information Seminars held in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam
February 09, 2004 - 12:00 AM - Source : ACIL Australia |
| To
reinforce the regionality of the AADCP Dr Greg Gibbons, Project
Director of RPS and Program Director of PS, made promotional visits to
CLMV in October 2003. |
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AADCP Officially Launched in Jakarta
February 09, 2004 - 12:00 AM - Source : ACIL Australia |
| With
its three component schemes now underway, an official launch of the
ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program (AADCP) was held at the
ASEAN Secretariat on 29 October 2003. It was a festive occasion to
celebrate the continuing strength of ASEAN-Australian development
cooperation and present the program's aims and activities to many
eminent guests. |
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ASEAN Transport Gears up for the ASEAN Economic Community
February 09, 2004 - 12:00 AM - Source : ASEAN Secretariat Website |
| The
ASEAN Transport Ministers met in Yangon, Myanmar on 23-25 October 2003
and expressed their support for the realisation of the ASEAN Economic
Community. The Ministers reaffirmed that an efficient and integrated
transport system was key for ASEAN to integrate with the global
economy, improve competitiveness and enhance the inflow of foreign
direct investment. |
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AADCP Program Stream Commences
September 08, 2003 - 12:00 AM - Source : ACIL Australia |
| The
$A19 million Program Stream commenced on 26 May 2003 with the arrival
of Program Director, Dr Greg Gibbons, in the ASEAN Secretariat office
in Jakarta. Further details can be found at www.aadcp.org/ps. |
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New Measures to Assist ASEAN Countries
September 08, 2003 - 12:00 AM - Source : Press Release |
| On
Thursday 4th September 2003 Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Alexander Downer and Minister for Trade, Mark Vaille announced the
introduction of new measures to further promote economic integration
and competitiveness in the ASEAN region. |
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