Participation in the 9th Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN

On 18 June 2025, Executive Director Ms. Phasporn Sangasubana and Ms. Suchada Phruthonkul Project Manager, attended the 9th Forum of Entities Associated with ASEAN, held in Jakarta, Indonesia, under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability.” The event brought together ASEAN’s 81 accredited entities, Centres of Excellence, and key stakeholders to exchange views, enhance collaboration, and explore potential synergies.

During the forum, Ms. Sangasubana delivered a presentation entitled “Introduction to ACSDSD,” providing an overview of the Centre’s objectives and ongoing initiatives.

ACSDSD also paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Ambassador Phantipha lamsudha Ekarohit, Permanent Representative of Thailand to ASEAN with a view to explore possible ways for ACSDSD to engage actively with ASEAN Bodies and ASEAN Secretariat to promote regional sustainable development.


In addition, ACSDSD also held discussions with Mr. Frank Feulner, Team Leader of EU SCOPE Higher Education, and Mr. Jörg Meier, Key Expert for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) under the Enhanced Regional EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI) with a view to update each other on activities and collaborations.

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On 10 March 2026, ACSDSD Deputy Executive Director Dr. Anthony Pramualratana and ACSDSD Communications Officer Ms. Pakjira Numchaisombut met with Dr. Somsak Akksilp, Executive Director of the ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation (ACAI), to pave the way for collaboration ahead of the ASEAN Networking Symposium 2026. Dr. Anthony highlighted two key outcome of the symposium: the need for synergy across ASEAN’s development pillars and the promotion of best practices in ASEAN Centres collaboration. He also invited ACAI to participate in the symposium to discover synergies among ASEAN Centres. Both institutions agreed to integrate a people-to-people approach into ASEAN’s sustainable development agenda, and ACAI confirmed its participation, marking a step toward inclusive, people-centered sustainability across the region.

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