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ASEAN Youth Economic Forum 2024
The ASEAN Youth Economic Forum (AYEF) 2024 intends to boost the interaction of all the key players in the agricultural value chain such as the government, private firms, and international development organizations. This year ASEAN Youth Organization co-organizing the AYEF 2024 with the Mekong Institute, an intergovernmental organization that focus on strengthening the regional cooperation and integration in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
The activity will be an excellent platform to go over the prevalent issues relating to food insecurity and sustainable agriculture and identify ways to best equip the youth in addressing it. This will serve as a valuable activity for raising the awareness and involvement of youths in food security that would contribute in addressing the multifaceted challenges in the global food system. With the participation of stakeholders from ASEAN, Japan and the Mekong Institute and supported by the AMEICC (AEM – METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee), the Ministry of Economic, Trade, Industry of Japan, and the ASEAN Secretariat, the AYEF 2024 will become a robust forum for interactive learning, useful, fun and impressionable.
The AYEF 2024 program attempts to provide young leaders of ASEAN and Japan with the opportunity to directly engage, collaborate, and work hand-in-hand towards strengthening closer ties between the two regions.
Forum & Workshop
Connect with professionals across the globe & build the cooperations in the area of Sustainable Agriculture & food security
Site Visit
Direct learning from the industry player in sustainable agriculture and food security and knowledge sharing.
Online Course
Understand the current trend and studies about Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in ASEAN.
8.30 AM - 5 PM, 4 April 2024
Grand Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Hotel
Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Opening Session
8.55 am – 9.00 am
Understanding Food Security and building resilience: A perspective on grassroots, policy and collaboration.
Session 1.
9.45 Am – 11 Am
Understanding Food Security and building resilience: A perspective on grassroots, policy and collaboration.
PARTICIPATION
Full Program
4-5 April 2024 (4D3N))
Vientiane, Lao PDR
Full program of AYEF 2024 will start from 3 April 2024 and will end on 6 April 2024. AYEF 2024 will invite around 25 young professionals, policymakers, researchers, economists, government officials, and/or university students from ASEAN and Japan.
The program will consist of the public forum, policy dialogue, networking, workshops, and site visit. Youth Leaders and Professionals from Japan and all ASEAN countries with work expertise, study focus or volunteering experience in sustainable development, agriculture or food security, and youth leadership are encouraged to apply. AYEF 2024 will provide scholarships (FULLY FUNDED) for 20 delegates and Partial Funded for 5 delegates.
Fully Funded Type will include: Return flight tickets (Departure must from/to one of ASEAN Countries or Japan), program and activities, hotel, meeting package, meals during the program, merchandise, airport transfer, and local transportation.
Partial Funded Type will include: Program and Activities, hotel, meeting package, meals during the program, merchandise, airport transfer, and local transportation.
Criteria:
- ASEAN or Japan Nationality aged 18-35 years old (by April 2024) based in Japan or one of ASEAN member states are eligible to get the Fully Funded or Partial Funded program.
- Public Forum (first day only) will be opened for any nationalities.
- Possess a good command of English in writing and speaking.
- Having a knowledge of cooperation between ASEAN and Japan related to the Sustainable Agriculture or Food Security is more desirable.
- Have an active passport of at least 6 months (valid until October 2024).
- Youth with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Required to complete the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Online Course at AYO Academy.
- Have a background related to Agriculture, Food Security, Sustainability, Economic and Business, International Relations, environmental policy and/or public policy are desirable. But any backgrounds with the interest of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security are feel free to apply.
- Have a minimum of 1 (one) year of experience and currently work in institutions/organization related to climate-change governance or study in the related field.
- Please prepare your current CV/Resume (In English) or your LinkedIn Profile before you apply for the fully funding/partial funding.
- We provide partial funding for waiting list applicants. Should you interested to obtain this partial funding, please checklist the form in the section partial funding needed later.
- AYO Support the Tobacco Control Initiatives. Please do not smoke (Tobacco or Vape or others) during the AYO Programs.
*If you have any questions, please email us at ayef@aseanyouth.net or chat us via WhatsApp here. Our team will get back to you soon.
DEADLINE: 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Public Forum
4 April 2024
Grand Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Vientiane, Lao PDR
AYEF Public Forum will be a full day event and will be attended by many professional and experts, government institutions, and high level speakers. This Public Forum will be opened for public for any nationalities. Registration before the forum is required and only registered persons are allowed to enter the forum.
This forum is limited to 100 public participants (On-site participation). Lunch, coffee break, and merchandise will be provided by Organizer.
Criteria:
- Any nationalities and ages are welcome to apply
- Possess a good command of English (Most of the session will be conducted in English) *Lao-English Translator is available.
- Having a knowledge of Sustainable Agriculture and/or Food Security
- Person with disabilities is encouraged to apply
- Recommended to take the course of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security HERE
- For you who cannot attend the forum on-site in Vientiane, Laos, we will provide an access to join the forum online. Please choose online participation during your registration
- Deadline of application is 25 march 2024, so please apply before the deadline.
*If you have any questions, please email us at ayef@aseanyouth.net or chat us via WhatsApp here. Our team will get back to you soon.
DEADLINE: 25 March 2024
CONGRATULATIONS
Alouny Senduangdeth - Lao PDR
Amira Bilqis - Indonesia
Ayako Takao - Japan
Gerald John Guillermo - Philippines
Isaac Kow - Malaysia
Jitsai Santaputra - Thailand
Khairunnisa Ash'ari - Brunei Darussalam
Kittikun Saksung - Thailand
Kuncharee Thanaddoenkhao - Thailand
Kyaw Zaw Lin - Myanmar
Mohammad Zulhafiy Zol Bahari - Malaysia
Ngoc Vuong Hong - Viet Nam
Pirun Chan - Cambodia
Robi Kate Miranda - Philippines
Satrio Adi Wicaksono - Indonesia
Sho Takino - Japan
Tavis Tan - Singapore
Veronica Low Kai Lin - Singapore
Yen Nguyen - Vietnam
Yeni Pereira - Timor Leste
We have received nearly 400 applications for the ASEAN Youth Economic Forum Full Program. We are amazed by all of your experiences and works. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate everyone as we only have strictly limited spots.
But don’t be sad! There are still countless of opportunities in the future and we look forward to have you in other programs!
Congratulations to the selected Delegates and see you in Jakarta for AYEF 2023!
Public Forum
Friday, 17 March 2023 (9am-4pm)
Sasono Mulyo Ballroom, Le Meridien Jakarta
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 18-20, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
AYEF Public Forum will be a full day event and will be attended by many professional and experts, government institutions, and high level speakers. This Public Forum will be opened for public with any nationality. Registration before the forum is required.
This forum is only limited to 100 public participants (On-site participation). Lunch, coffee break, and merchandise will be covered by Organizer.
Criteria:
- Any nationalities and ages are welcome to apply
- Possess a good command of English in writing and speaking
- Having a knowledge of cooperation between ASEAN and Japan related to the Circular Economy is more desirable
- Have obtained at least 3 doses of Covid-19 vaccination
- Person with disabilities is encouraged to apply
- Required to join Circular Economy Course HERE
- We encourage you to complete the course and obtained the e-certificate number before you apply the Public Forum.
- For you who cannot attend the forum on-site in Jakarta, we provide an access to join the forum online. Please choose online participation during your registration
- Deadline of application is 10 march 2023, so please apply before the deadline.
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About ASEAN Youth Economic Forum
On 8 August 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established to promote regional cooperation in the spirit of equality and partnership. The establishment of ASEAN was also aimed to contribute towards creating peace, prosperity, and social integration in the region through the collaborative efforts of its member states. In achieving its objectives, ASEAN also opened up opportunities to cooperate with other countries outside this regional cooperation through collaborating with dialogue partners.
ASEAN Youth Economic Forum is one of ASEAN Youth Organization’s signature program that focus on promoting the youth inclusivity in the economic development area. This program is annually organized by the ASEAN Youth Organization and other partners. AYEF allows the youth generation to improve their understanding on business culture, landscape, and sustainability as well as expanding their networks to ASEAN and beyond.
Not only that, AYEF is also promotes the youth involvement on policy recommendation making process and presented to the Senior Economic Official Meeting (SEOM) and supporting the ASEAN Work Plan on Youth key priorities Participation and Engagement.
The ASEAN Youth Organization invites you to be part of the ASEAN Youth Forum and work hand-in-hand to develop our region.
FAQ AYEF 2023
If you are selected as full-funded or partial-funded delegates, you must participate in the entire program sequence (for six days). However, if you only want to participate in one program, you can register for the Public Forum which will be held on 17 March 2023 in Jakarta
There is no registration fee for this program.
If you register for the Public Forum, you only have to fill out the registration form and the survey form listed on the website. However, if you want to register for full-funded or partial-funded delegates, you must submit a CV, Recommendation Letter, and complete the registration form. For further information, you can access aseanyouth.net/ayef.
A background related to the environment, circular economy, or policy-making would be a plus, but anyone with any background can still register for this program!
Make sure you complete all administrative requirements and register not close to the deadline to minimize the risk of interruptions in accessing the website due to the high number of users accessing the registration form page. Apart from that, you can also use essay questions in the registration form as a medium to show your high interest in being involved in this program and how realistic and strategic follow-up plans you will do after the program ends.
Yes, of course! If you don’t qualify for the fully-funded program, you can be automatically on the waiting list for the partially-funded program.
Fully funded will cover all the needs during the program; hotel, meals, meeting package, merchandise, local transportation, airport transfer, and site visit. Meanwhile, partially funded will not cover the flight ticket.
You can, but we only cover flights from ASEAN countries or Japan. Outside these countries, you have to cover the flight ticket (partially funded).
