ACSDSD met with the Asia Foundation to discuss ASEAN sustainable development

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The ASEAN Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Dialogue (ACSDSD) convened a meeting with the Country Representative of The Asia Foundation (TAF) and his team to advance dialogue on the pressing challenges of sustainable development in ASEAN.

The meeting served as a platform to discuss regional priorities, multistakeholder engagement and chart the direction of the upcoming ASEAN Networking Symposium 2026, to be organized by ACSDSD. The symposium will focus on advancing cross-synergy projectsand developing a strategic agenda for sustainable development in ASEAN.

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