Conference of Cooperation Asia - Europe

Conference

Promoting Economic and Social Inclusion in Asia and Europe

15-17 May 2019 at Nha Thrang (Viet Nam)

The historic global consensus reached with the adoption of the universal and ambitious 2030 Agenda has called for urgent global efforts towards fair and sustainable development. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) underline the necessity of leaving no one behind, with special focus on reaching the poorest and most vulnerable, especially the young and elderly, ethnic and other minorities.

At the last ASEM Summit in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), ASEM Leaders stressed the importance of “promoting socio-economic growth, sustainable, innovative and inclusive development, job creation and in tackling global challenges” to achieve sustainable development. They also acknowledged “increasing inequalities, social exclusion and aging populations call for strengthening policies to achieve sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, and to promote adequate social protection and decent work for all, including women and youth”. Against this background, the ASEM Conference on “Promoting Economic and Social Inclusion in Asia and Europe” responded directly to the commitment of Asian and European Leaders.

Attached to the French delegation as Economic expert, Thi Anh-Dao TRAN was invited to speak in the ASEM Conference held on 15– 17 May 2019, in Nha Trang. Organised by Viet Nam and co-sponsored by Australia, China, Denmark, EU, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Lao PDR, New Zealand, Romania, Singapore, the Conference brought together government officials, senior policy-makers, researchers and businesses from 53 Asian and European partners, as well as well-known experts from related regional and international organizations and other stake holders. The event was set to provide a broad-based platform and solid ground for ASEM members to exchange policy and best practices to achieve inclusive outcomes and effectively implement the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development at global, regional and local levels.

For further information: https://www.aseminfoboard.org/events/asem-conference-on-promoting-economic-social-inclusion-in-asia-europe