Priority Integration Sectors
35. While it is desirable to integrate across the whole range of economic sectors, ASEAN has recognised
the magnitude of the challenge this would pose and initially focused its resources on comprehensively
integrating a limited number of priority sectors, which will serve as a catalyst for the overall ASEAN
economic integration.
36. Twelve priority integration sectors were identified for accelerated economic integration. Several Member
Countries took on the coordinator role for each sector. Each priority integration sector has a roadmap,
which combines specific initiatives of the sector and the broad initiatives that cut across all sectors such
as trade facilitation measures.
37. Raising the efficiency of these key sectors will enable ASEAN to compete for capital, and retain valueadded
economic activity and employment in the region. The sectoral approach allows the region to focus
its limited resources on rapid and deep integration in these critical areas while provides ASEAN members
the opportunity to observe and manage the impact of integration and to jointly develop a stronger sense
of commitment to economic integration prior to a broader roll-out.
Actions:
i. Conduct a bi-annual review to monitor the status, progress and effectiveness of PIS roadmaps to
ensure their timely implementation; and
ii. Identify sector-specific projects or initiatives through regular dialogues or consultation with
stakeholders, particularly the private sector.