Future of ASEAN Human DevelopmentTowards 2045:Proceedingsand Papers from the Conferenceheld on 10-11 September 2025at the ASEAN Headquarters, Jakarta Committee: ASEAN Human Development Organisation1.Bob Aubrey2.Yulius Bulo3.FransSimanjuntak4.Martanova Hartoyo ASEAN Secretariat 1.Rodora T. Babaran, Director of Human Development Directorate2.Kamal Mamat, Assistant Director/Head of Education, Youth and Sports3.Amelia M. Serrano, Senior Officer4.Joel Atienza, Senior Officer5.HerlanggaYogaPutra, Project Coordinator6.Ginda Pamela, Associate Officer7.Margiena, Secretary8.NasyaNabila Nursabrina9.Muhammad Dika Harliadi, Officer10.Priskila Millena, Project Officer ASEAN University Network1.Gaetan Guichard Sutthanun,Head Policy Analyst and Programme Officer ASEAN Foundation 1.Dr. Piti Srisangnam, Executive Director2.Mahmudi Yusbi, Head of Strategic Planning and Business Development3.AnthoniOctaviano, Head of Communications4.Ilan Asqolani, Head of Programme5.Ratieh Ayuningtyas, Senior Administrative Officer Editor: 1.Bob Aubrey2.Priskila Millena ISBN XXX Publisher:The ASEAN SecretariatCommunity Relations Division (CRD)70A Jalan SisingamangarajaJakarta 12110Indonesia E-mail:public@asean.orgThe text of this publication may be freely quoted or reprinted, provided proper acknowledgement is given and a copy containing the reprinted material is sent to the Community Relations Division (CRD)of the ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta. General information on ASEAN appears online at the ASEAN Website:www.asean.org Copyright Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2025. All rights reserved. Photo Credits:ASEAN Human Development Organisation Future of ASEAN Human DevelopmentTowards 2045:Proceedings and Papers from the Conferenceheld on10-11 September 2025at the ASEAN Headquarters, Jakarta TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACEPAGE Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………...Background and Rationale………………………………………………………………………….Conference Organisers……………………………………………………………………………..123 WELCOMING REMARKS How the ASEAN Human Development Paradigm Can Shape Our FutureDr. Bob Aubrey…………………………………………………………………………………….5Human Development at the Heart of ASEAN's FutureRodora Turalde-Babaran…………………………………………………………………………7 OPENING ADDRESS Setting the Context: ASEAN Human Development Priorities Towards 2045H.E. San Lwin………………………………………………………………………………………9 Indonesia and ASEAN: Building Our Collective Symphony for 2045H.E. Prof. Dr. Pratikno…………………………………………………………………………….14 WORKING THEME A: MAINSTREAMING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT FOR ASEAN 2045 Human Capital Director at Pertamina: Energizing Indonesia, Human Development at theHeart of Pertamina's MissionAndy Arvianto………………………………………………………………………………………19Mainstreaming Human Development in ASEANTshering Lhamo……………………………………………………………………………………23How ASEAN Can Harness Its Human Capital: The OECD Role for ASEAN 2045Alexander Böhmer………………………………………………………………………………...27Strategic Instruments to Achieve ASEAN's Human Development GoalsDr. Piti Srisangnam………………………………………………………………………………..33 WORKING THEME B: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP FORASEAN 2045 Next Generation Leadership Priorities for Human Development in 2045Senjaya Mulia………………………………………………………………………………………37Higher Education and Research Roadmap to Human Development 2045Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dawisa Sritanyarat……………………………………………………………40Delivering Dignity—Human Rights and Freedoms for ASEAN 2045Yuyun Wahyuningrum……………………………………………………………………………44Human Development as ASEAN's Business Imperative—Transforming Challengesinto OpportunitiesRifki Weno………………………………………………………………………………………….48 WORKING THEME C: THE FUTURE OF WORK IN ASEAN 2045 Work, Lifelong Learning and Continuing Development in ASEAN—Meeting the Challengesof a Dynamic FutureDr. Renee Tan…………………………………………………………………………………..…..53Mental Health and Well-being in ASEAN White Paper Presentation: From Awareness toAction for Human Development 2045Dr. Oliver Suendermann………………………………………………………………………….57Platform Economy as a Driver of Human Development—Lessons from Grab IndonesiaTirza Munusamy……………………………………………………………………………………62 CLOSING: THE NEXT STEPS Key Takeaways from the DialogueMr. Kamal Mamat…………………………………………………………………………………..66Closing Summary and the Way ForwardMr. Yulius Bulo……………………………………………………………………………………..69 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this E-Book is to document the contributions presented at the firstpublic Conference on Human Development in ASEAN. The conference took place on10–11 September 2025 and was held at the ASEAN Hall at ASEANHeadquarters/Secretariat in Jakarta. This E-Book represents the conference proceedings, compiling the speeches andpolicy papers in an accessible style for the general public. The content was alsopublished by the ASEAN University Network for online streaming to enable real-timeparticipationand as a video recording of the conference. This inaugural conference provided an opportunity for formal dialogue on ASEAN’shuman development goals and strategies, as well as consideration of t