Characteristics and Elements of the ASCC
2.2 to lift the quality of life of its peoples
through cooperative activities that are people-oriented and environmentally friendly
geared towards the promotion of sustainable development.
2.3 The ASCC is characterized by a culture of regional resilience, adherence to agreed
principles, spirit of cooperation, collective responsibility, to promote human and
social development, respect for fundamental freedoms, gender equality, the promotion
and protection of human rights and the promotion of social justice.