We hold a strong sense of optimism and confidence in the ability of our youth to navigate the complexities and challenges of the future. [...] In 1998, the Hanoi Plan of Action (HPA) was introduced to chart initiatives for economic integration, and in 2003, the Declaration of ASEAN Concord II was established, paving the way for the formation of the ASEAN Community. [...] Monitoring the Implementation of the AEC This study monitors the progress in implementing the AEC Blueprint 2025, evaluating the issues and pillars that are relevant and important to ASEAN youths in a post-pandemic setting. [...] From the bottom-up, the lack of incentives to work overseas, the monetary and time constraints of immigration processes, the lack of social security, and the psychological challenges of migration contribute to skilled workers’ reluctance to engage in MRA processes (see Box Article 1.1). [...] The same can be said with the recently adopted ASEAN Declaration on Portability of Social Security Benefits for Migrant Workers in ASEAN and the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection of Migrant Workers and Family Members in Crisis Situations.
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