For an interconnected and
prosperous ASEAN

About API

The ASEAN Prosperity Initiative (API) is a research and advocacy-based project which seeks to highlight the key opportunities and challenges presented by the ASEAN economy for the period up to 2025. The API is one of the flagship projects of the Institute for Democracy and Economics Affairs (IDEAS) and is intended to serve as a focal reference for development and economic-related issues in relation to Southeast Asia. The project is jointly funded by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom.

Vision

Vision

To guide the ASEAN region in circumnavigating its post pandemic recovery up till 2025, in order to maximise its economic potential.

Mission

Mission

To serve as a reference point for research into ASEAN economic prosperity-related issues, highlighting the key opportunities and challenges facing ASEAN bloc in the coming years.

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