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to the element of economy (ASEAN Economic Community), society (ASEAN Socio-Cultural
Community), and environment (ASEAN Political Security Community). The first is underlined
by “equitable economic development”. The second, “poverty alleviation and social safety
network”, whereas the last, “shared values and norms” (Chambers and Conway, 1992; Keeble,
1988).

In summary, the path of SD, in particular that of Sustainable Development Goals (2016-2030),
is an important paradigm shift in constructing a new model to mitigate, if not eliminate, many
forms of “inequities” beyond income alone, provided that other social ills like corruption and
unethical practices – which is still rampant among ASEAN nations – are also eliminated at the
same time, with the same concern and rigour.

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