Initiative for ASEAN Integration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IAI?
IAI is an initiative that contributes to narrowing the development gap in ASEAN.
It does so by helping ASEANs newer Member States Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam or CLMV
in implementing their commitments to building the ASEAN Community, ensuring that benefits of ASEAN
integration are equitably shared.
How does IAI operate?
It is implemented mainly through the IAI Work Plan. The current Work Plan covers the period 2009 to
2015.
The Work Plan is patterned after and supports the goals of the ASEAN Community and its three
Blueprints: Economic, Socio Cultural and Political Security.
How is the Work Plan implemented?
It is implemented by designing projects/activities that fulfill the Actions prescribed by the Work Plan II.
Projects are implemented through financial and technical support from: ASEANs Dialogue Partners,
development agencies, other ASEAN countries and technical experts
How are IAI proj ects desi gned?
In determining which projects to undertake under the IAI Work Plan II, three key criteria must be
considered:
1. That the project is guided by the ASEAN Community Blueprints and IAI Work Plan II;
2. That the project addresses the specific needs of CLMV countries;
3. That the project is aligned with the resources available from potential donors: ASEAN Dialogue
Partners, donor agencies, ASEAN-6.
The project must also be designed around the absorptive capacity of CLMV countries for technical
assistance and knowledge transfer, and must be designed to include mechanisms for sustainability of
outputs and outcomes.
For more information, you may contact the IAI and NDG Division of the ASEAN Secretariat:

Rony Soerakoesoemah
Head of Division
rony@asean.org,

Lusia Herwahyu
Technical Officer
lusia@asean.org

Anna Mae Tuazon
Senior Officer
anna.mtuazon@asean.org

Kasma Dita Lutfianty
Secretary
kasma.dita@asean.org