~ The Field Of Social
Certainly Indonesia also benefits from its existence as one of the members of ASEAN for example in the social field. Still remember the 2004 Aceh Tsunami events? At that time some of the ASEAN countries provide assistance to Indonesia either in the form of material or moral. In addition many events in Indonesia who is assisted by other ASEAN countries.
~ The Field Of Culture
In the field of culture course there is also the benefit of ASEAN to Indonesia. Student Exchange is one of the many benefits of the presence of ASEAN for Indonesia, a lot of students demanding Indonesia science in neighbors country. In addition there are also staging the arts-arts or cultures of Indonesia in Southeast Asia country.
Types of ASEAN Cooperation
What is ASEAN?
Cooperation in the field of economics.
In the Declaration of the ASEAN Agreement proclaimed there are programs of cooperation in the field of Economics, among others, as follows:
~ The main commodities, especially food and energy
~ Cooperation in the field of industry
~ Cooperation in the field of trade.
ASEAN Economic Ministers then approved the formation of Committees on economic sectors, as follows:
~ Trade and tourism sector
Activities in the sectors of trade and tourism has achieved many things, among others, in doing Trade Preferences Agreement (PTA)
Member of ASEAN
ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is a geo-politic organization and economics established by the countries in Southeast Asia on August 8, 1967 in Bangkok (Thailand) in order to :
~ Enhance economic growth.
~ Develop the culture of its member countries.
~ Maintain stability and peace as well as gives an opportunity to its members to discuss differences peacefully.
At the beginning of the formation of ASEAN, there are 5 ASEAN Member (They also signing the Bangkok Declaration) :
~ Indonesia (Adam Malik)
~ Thailand (Thanat Khoman)
~ Malaysia (Tun Abdul Razak)
~ Singapore (S. Rajaratnam)
~ Philippines (Narsisco R. Ramos)
A fifth of the country is also the founder of ASEAN.
In the language of Indonesia, ASEAN also known by PERBARA or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
This is the 5 new member of ASEAN (They doesn’t signing the Bangkok Declaration) :
~ Brunei Darussalam (joined on January 7, 1984)
~ Viet Nam (joined on July 28, 1995),
~ Laos (joined on July 23, 1997)
~ Myanmar (joined on July 23, 1997)
~ Cambodia (joined on December 16, 1998)
Currently, ASEAN Members have been increased to 10 countries, namely Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Viet Nam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
History of ASEAN
ASEAN, an abbreviation of "Association of South East Asian Nations" or Unity of Southeast Asian countries (PERBARA). ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand. At that time the establishment of ASEAN is spearheaded by five countries, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand as well as being the first member of ASEAN. The process of signing the agreement done in one known as the Bangkok Declaration.
The sectors of food, agriculture, and forestry
In accordance with the agreement of the ASEAN cooperation program that is a very important area ASEAN food must have a spare of rice for emergency purposes without too questioning of the issue price.
This are the Committees :
~ CFAF (Committee on Food Agricultural and Forest)
~ COTT (Committee on Trade and Tourism)
~ COFB (Committee on Finance and Banking)
~ COIME (Committee on Industry, Mining and Energy)
~ COTAC (Committee on Transportation and Communication)
~ CCI (Committee on Cultural and Information)
Cooperation in the field of social and cultural
Cooperation between the ASEAN countries in the field of social and culture, among others, can conduct party sports among countries in Southeast Asia such as the Sea Games. In accordance with the Declaration of the ASEAN Agreement established cooperation more bai for the following fields.
~ Social
Cooperation in the social field includes:
~ The field of social development by tapping on the well-being of low-income groups, expansion of employment opportunities, as well as payment (wages) are reasonable.
~ Assistance especially to women, and youth in business development efforts
~ Tackling the issue of population development issues by working with international agencies concerned.
~ Human resources development
~ The increase in welfare
Cooperation activities in the ASEAN
Some of the activities organized in order to realize the ASEAN cooperation with States members include:
~ Held its SUMMIT (Summit) which was attended by leaders of ASEAN member countries. At the Summit discussed issues concerning cooperation in various fields. The SUMMITS are held every year around October-November.
~ Establishment of the ASEAN community and the ASEAN security community and its plan of action.
~ Establishment of the ASEAN Foundation) in the framework of human resource development activities.
~ On 6 January 2005, ASEAN leaders held a special meeting in post earthquake and tsunami (Tsunami SUMMIT) in Jakarta. The meeting produced the Declaration of Jakarta aimed at action and strengthening emergency relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and prevention over the impact of the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
~ ASEAN cooperation field of cross-countrycrimes in 1997 with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration on Transnational Crime which the ASEAN'S efforts and commitment to cooperate with the international community in combating cross-country crimes.
The impact of international cooperation of ASEAN
~ Economics
The presence of Indonesia in ASEAN give a positive impact to the country, one of the sectors of the economy. The occurrence of trade (exports and imports) between Indonesia with other ASEAN countries. In addition Indonesia also obtained capital or investment funds from the other ASEAN countries are used as a fund for the development of this country.
~ Political Field
In the political sphere, come within the countries of Southeast Asia, Indonesia and recognizes the country did not dare to intervene in politics to this country. The existence of this then the threats come to Indonesia can be pressed or minimized. Other ASEAN countries also recognize and respect the political system in Indonesia and overseas.
~ Culture and information
Cooperation in the field of culture and information include assistance to scholars, writers, artists, and media, which allows them to play a more active role in stacking the sense of personality and regional friendship. Exchange or the festival of culture, art and film.
Cooperation in the field of political and security (military)
Efforts to create political stability and security in Southeast Asia is through some of the signing of the document or the agreement of the following:
~ ZOPFAN is agreement on Zone of Peace, Freedom, ant Naturality. This agreement was introduced with the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on November 27, 1971.
~ Treaty of friendship and cooperation in Southeast Asia, which was held on 24 February 1976 in Bali.
~ Nuclear weapon-free Treaty on 15 December 1997 in Bangkok, Thailand.
~ The ASEAN security community on October 7, 2003 in Bali, Indonesia.