ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)

ERIA is an international organization that was established in 2008 by an agreement of the leaders of 16 East Asia Summit (EAS) member countries. Its main role is to conduct research and policy analyses to facilitate ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) building and to support wider regional community building.

Publication
28 October 2021

Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community

The framework sets out an ambitious long-term vision for a circular economy in ASEAN.

Publication
21 October 2021

Social Enterprises and Disability: Fostering Innovation, Awareness, and Social Impact in the ASEAN Region

This report examines the role of social enterprises as key actors to foster innovation, awareness, and inclusion for people with disability in ASEAN.

Publication
20 September 2021

Impacts of the RCEP on ASEAN and ASEAN Least Developed Countries in the Post-pandemic Recovery

This policy brief from ERIA highlights the impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement on ASEAN and its least developed countries post-pandemic.

Publication
26 July 2021

COVID-19 Tourism Recovery in the ASEAN and East Asia Region: Asymmetric Patterns and Implications

This paper from ERIA looks at the tourism flows and revenue for Southeast Asian and East Asian countries when the COVID-19 pandemic ends.

Publication
26 July 2021

A ‘She-Session’? The Impact of COVID-19 on the Labour Market in Thailand

This report from ERIA studies the impact of COVID-19 on different demographic groups in the Thai labor market.

Publication
14 June 2021

Women’s Participation in the Digital Economy: Improving Access to Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Across ASEAN

This paper looks at the digital gender divide in Southeast Asia and outlines measures to bridge the gap.