The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) has a goal of ASEAN economic integration
by 2015. The AEC envisions the following key characteristics: 1) a single market and
production base, 2) a highly competitive economic region, 3) a region of equitable
economic development, and 4) a region fully integrated into the global economy.
Respondents indicate skepticism that the AEC’s goals will be met. The majority (52%) do
not think that the AEC’s goals will be realized by 2015, and only 23% believe that they will.
When Do You Expect ASEAN to Realize the
Goals of the AEC?
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 or later
1%
6%
25%
9%
59%
In Your Opinion, How Likely Is ASEAN to Realize the Goals of the AEC by 2015?