ROLE of DIALOGUE PARTNERS

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1 ROLE of DIALOGUE PARTNERS Kimihiro ISHIKANE Ambassador of Japan to ASEAN

2 Connectivity Enhancement: Japan s Approach 1. Partnership and Ownership ~ASEAN centrality~ 1) Mechanism of consultation 2) Vision of cooperation 3) Outcome of consultation 2. Challenges Ahead 1) Resilient connectivity, Negative aspects of connectivity 2) Institutional and People to People connectivity 3) Financing Connectivity Projects 4) Expanded Connectivity 1

3 Consultation Mechanism with ASEAN on Connectivity Japanese Task Force to Support ASEAN Connectivity (TF) Chair: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Various Line Ministries - Communication (MIC) - Finance and Custom (MOF) - Trade and Industry (METI) - Infra, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) JICA and JBIC Private Sector (Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry) 1 st Joint Committee on 1 July 2011 Already held 5 meetings ASEAN Connectivity Coordination Committee (ACCC) Chair and other ACCC Members from Each Member State (Permanent Representatives or similar high-level officials) National Coordinators appointed for each Member State Oct 2010 Nov Dec Mar 2011 Jun 1 Jul 21 Jul Aug 11 Nov 17 Nov Mar 2012 Aug Sep Mar 2013 Apr 2

4 JAPAN S Vision for Supporting ASEAN Connectivity To India Yangon Mawlamyaing EWEC Da Nang, Vietnam ~ Mawlamyaing, Myanmar SEC Myanmar Dawei Bangkok Vientiane Kunming Laos Thai Penang <Soft Infrastructure projects of on all ASEAN regions> Examples 1. ASEAN Smart Network 2. Support on Smooth logistics of people and goods crossing the border 3. Establishing common rules for standards for Automotives Ho chi Minh, Vietnam ~ Dawei, Myanmar Hanoi Cambodia Sihanoukville Port Singapore Da Nang Neak Loeung Bridge Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Malaysia Tanjung Priok Indonesia Muara Philippines Cebu Davao Bitung Ring Shipping Route to be improved described in M/P Chap.3 Potential International Route described as Key Action in M/P Chap.3 Support for enhancing connectivity in all ASEAN regions <Formation of the Vital Artery for East-West and Southern Economic Corridor> Infrastructure development and connection between the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean in Mekong region Develop the South Corridor connecting Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh, Bangkok and Dawei as well as East-West Corridor expanding from Da Nang to Mawlamyaing. Development of the both corridors to enable overland access across Indochina Peninsula, which lead to a great benefit on the transportation and distribution of goods. Example Projects 1. Missing link Development(e.g. Neak Loeung Bridge in Cambodia, South-North Expressway in Vietnam) 2. Port Development (e.g.:cai Mep Thi Vai International Port in Vietnam, Sihanoukville Port Multipurpose Terminal in Cambodia, etc.) <Maritime ASEAN Economic Corridor> Consolidating Connectivity through the development of port, port-associated industries as well as energy and ICT network, targeting on the cities of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines. Support the Vision of Indonesia Economic Development Corridor. Example Projects 1. Development of the Roll-on/Roll-off(RoRo)Network and short-sea shipping (Philippines, Indonesia etc.) 2. The development of vessel traffic service system (Indonesia etc. ) 3

5 Japan s Flagship Projects for Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity 33 Flagship Projects (14 th Japan-ASEAN Summit in Nov, 2011) Total cost is estimated at about 2 trillion yen, equivalent to 25 billion USD. Projects of Soft Infrastructure throughout ASEAN region Trade Facilitation in Asia Establishment of Supply Chain Visibility Platform for ASEAN countries Introduction of Port Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Assistance for Developing and Operationalising Mutual Recognition Arrangements and Establishing Common Rules for Standards and Conformity Assessment Procedures for Automotives ASEAN Smart Network Disaster Management Network for ASEAN Region 4

6 Flagship Projects for Enhancing ASEAN Connectivity Formation of the Vital Artery for East-West and Southern Economic Corridor Project for Disaster and Climate Change Countermeasures Using Observation Satellite (Viet Nam) Lach Huyen Port Infrastructure Construction (Viet Nam) Introduction of Nippon Automated Cargo and Port Consolidated System (NACCS) (Viet Nam) Terminal 2 Construction Project in Noi Bai International Airport (Viet Nam) Long Thanh Int. Airport Construction (Viet Nam) North-South Expressway Construction (Viet Nam) Cai Mep Thi Vai Int. Port Construction (Viet Nam) North-South High Speed Railway (Viet Nam) Earth Observation Satellite System, THEOS-2 (Thailand) High Speed Rail (Thailand) High Speed Rail (Malaysia) Southern Region Power System Development (Lao PDR) Cambodia National Road No.5 Rehabilitation (Cambodia) Improvement of National Road No.1 (Cambodia) Construction of Neak Loeung Bridge (Cambodia) Sihanoukville Port Multipurpose Terminal Development (Cambodia) Maritime Economic Corridor F/S on the Roll-on/roll-off Network and Short- Sea Shipping (Indonesia, Philippines etc.) Jawa-Sumatra Interconnection Transmission Line Project (Indonesia) Melaka-Pekan Baru Interconnection (Indonesia, Malaysia) Improvement and Expansion of Tanjung Priok Port (Indonesia) Development of Cilamaya New International Port (Indonesia) Expansion of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Indonesia) Development of Jakarta New International Airport (Indonesia) Earth Observation Satellite and Information Center for Earth Observation (Indones Domestic Shipping and Sea Transportation Improvement (Indonesia) Development of Coal Transport System Using Mega-Floating Offshore Storage and Shipping Facility (Indonesia) Development of Vessel Traffic Service System in Malacca and Singapore Straits (Indonesia) 5

7 VISION: Maritime Economic Corridor Japan-ASEAN Cooperation on RoRo Ship RoRo in the ASEAN Connectivity Study on RoRo Network was described as one of 15 prioritized projects of MPAC. (ASEAN Summit, 2010) Japan proposed to support the Study at the 1 st Joint Committee with ACCC. (July, 2011) Japan s support for the Study (JICA F/S) has started after Sectoral Body s approval. (Oct, 2011 Maritime Working Group Dec, 2011 Jap-ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting) a JICA has made final report of the F/S raising important issues left unsolved. (Mar, 2013) - The institutional issues raised are cross-sectoral, thus need comprehensive approach within ASEAN to solve them to realize RoRo network. Restrictions on cross-boarder smooth flow of chassis transported by RoRo ships Japanese Technology & Experience Improving Institutional Connectivity ASEAN s own Vision Character of RoRo (Roll-on / Roll-off) Ship ; Vessel designed for wheeled cargo such as cars, trucks, or trailers to drive on and off by their own wheels. Efficient and speedy loading and unloading. Expensive handling equipment such as gantry cranes is NOT required on port side. Special structure and design in shipbuilding and suitable ports are required. ROLL - ON ROLL OFF In Maritime ASEAN Region, To promote Improvement of Logistics Development of Industries Growth of Economy 6

8 Cooperation for Disaster Management : AHA Center - ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) serves as the regional hub for disaster monitoring and analysis, preparedness, response, and technical and scientific cooperation. - Japan has been supporting its operationalization as well as its capacity building through Japan-ASEAN integration Fund (JAIF) 1 ICT support for AHA Centre (Phase 1) 2 ICT support for AHA Centre (Phase 2) 3 Establishment of a Disaster Emergency Logistic System for ASEAN 4 Capacity building 7

9 Cooperation for Enhancing Institutional Connectivity and Voices of Industries located in ASEAN Institutional Connectivity in ASEAN Examples of possible cooperation by Japan Automobile standards and MRA ICT skill standard ICT and cyber security Energy-saving performance standards (Electric and electronic appliance) Rules of intellectual property rights Ship safety standards and inspection Institutional aspects of ASEAN Ro-Ro Network Asia Cargo Highway and Port EDI Dialogue between SG of ASEAN and FJCCIA - Requests of Japanese Companies - Federation of Japanese Chambers of Commerce and Industry in ASEAN and Secretary General of ASEAN have held annual dialogue since 2008 to convey regionwide issues relating connectivity and to help ASEAN more integrated seamless region. Requests from FJCCIA In recent Dialogues, FJCCIA raised such issues as - Custom procedures - Rationalization/ harmonization of standards, conformance and labeling - Intellectual property rights - Utilization and facilitation of FTAs - Industrial human resources 8

10 Cooperation for People to People Connectivity [JENESYS, AUN/SEED-Net and APEN] JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) The first program was launched in 2007, under which about 13,500 youths from ASEAN countries were invited to Japan. JENESYS 2.0 was announced on Jan 18, 2013 by PM Abe. It will invite about 10,000 youths. AUN/SEED-Net Project (JICA) Capacity enhancement of Member Institutions and strengthening the network. <Achievement> 1. Improvement of Quality of Academic Staff 2. Improvement of Quality of Research 3. Establishment of Network Leading Engineering Institutions in each ASEAN country Japan: 14 Supporting Universities Cultural experience Sports exchange 10 AMSs: 26 Member Institutions School Visit Home stay Factory tour APEN (Asia Professional Education Network) Disseminating the methodology and knowhow of Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology regarding industrial HR development to ASEAN countries. 9

11 Toward ASEAN Connectivity Plus Connectivity Master Plan Plus mentioned in the Declaration on ASEAN Connectivity (6 th East Asia Summit in Nov, 2011) The importance of expanding Connectivity beyond ASEAN and the support for implementation of MPAC as contributing towards greater connectivity were stated, and ACCC with the support of ASEC and ERIA is expected to discuss and implement these initiatives. (2 nd EAS Foreign M.M. in July, 2012) 10

12 ASEAN Connectivity: Multilayered Approach 1. ASEAN+1 (Japan, China, Korea, India, EU) Consultations with ACCC 2. ASEAN+3 Leaders Statement on ASEAN+3 Partnership on Connectivity 3. EAS EAS Declaration on ASEAN Connectivity Australia s proposal on establishing an EAS Connectivity Forum Trade and Economic Partnership: RCEP 4. APEC 11

13 Connectivity Enhancement through Multilayered Frameworks (Basic Idea) Synergize existing efforts and initiatives among different players through multilayered frameworks by sharing information, ensuring visibility of works among relevant players and avoiding duplications. (Utility of Different Frameworks) 1. Physical Connectivity ASEAN, +1, APT Expanded Connectivity: EAS? North-South: China - ASEAN - Australia? East-West: India - ASEAN - Pacific nations? 2. Institutional Connectivity ASEAN, +1, ASEAN+6, EAS? 3. People to People Connectivity ASEAN, +1, APT Capacity Building in Asia Center of Excellences in Asia ASEAN Identity, New Asian Culture? 4. Resilient Connectivity Disaster management: +1, APT, ARF, EAS? Financial Stability: APT (Some Suggestions) 1) Assessment of MPAC 2) Assessment of cooperative relations with partners 3) Deliberations on the best or better framework(s) of cooperation 12