Ensuring supply chain connectivity and resiliency in the post-pandemic recovery: The case of ASEAN

The integration of ASEAN into the global, and especially regional, supply chains has been a major driver of economic growth, job creation and industrialization in the region. Given the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, restoring supply chain connectivity and its resilience is of paramount importance to the Association. Apart from being agile, responsive and adaptive in this evolving environment, the strengthening of internal coordination to keep markets open and active engagement, in the spirit of open regionalism and multilateralism, with external partners is critical to ensure supply chains connectivity and resilience in the region.