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TIARA International Conference on Asia-Pacific Futures: “Opportunities for Connectivity”
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หัวข้อ: “Opportunities for Connectivity”
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วันที่ 22 มิถุนายน 2568
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ณ โรงแรมปรินซ์ พาเลซ กรุงเทพฯ, กรุงเทพมหานคร
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Deadline submission: 23 มีนาคม 2568
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Website: https://www.tiara-tu.ac.th/site/eventsUpcomingDetail2/48
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Facebook_Thammasat Institute of Area Studies: https://bit.ly/4aBsA3u
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หัวข้อในการประชุม:
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1. Economic Connectivity:
• Trade and Investment Linkages
- Focus on Asia-Pacific and economic partnerships, emphasizing free trade agreements (FTAs) and emerging opportunities for exports.
• Regional Value Chains and Supply Chains
- Discuss the integration of regional industries into global supply chains, identifying potential sectors like electronics, agriculture, and textiles.
• Economic Corridors
- Highlight ongoing initiatives such as the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway and their role in regional development.
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2. Infrastructure and Transport:
• Physical Connectivity
- Showcase successful projects and address gaps in road, railway, and air links that hinder connectivity.
• Cross-Border Infrastructure Challenges
- Examine delays in execution, financing issues, and policy hurdles impacting projects in border areas.
• Role of Ports and Inland Waterways
- Assess the potential of seaports (e.g., Sittwe, Chittagong) and inland water networks for boosting trade.
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3. Digital Connectivity:
• ICT as an Integration Tool
- Explore initiatives like India’s Digital Payment Interface (UPI) and its adoption potential in Southeast Asia and Bhutan.
• Cross-Border E-Commerce
- Discuss policies to enhance cross-border digital trade, including regulatory alignment and reducing transaction barriers.
• Digital Divide in Remote Areas
- Focus on expanding broadband infrastructure in rural and hilly regions to facilitate inclusion.
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4. Energy and Resource Connectivity:
• Regional Energy Grids
- Examine progress on cross-border electricity trade (e.g., hydroelectric cooperation).
• Natural Resource Management
- Study shared water bodies like the Brahmaputra and Mekong rivers for collaborative resource use.
• Energy Security
- Discuss renewable energy opportunities and reducing dependency on imported energy sources.
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5. Cultural and People-to-People Connectivity:
• Tourism and Cultural Exchange
- Highlight sustainable tourism opportunities linking India’s Northeast, Bhutan, and Southeast Asia’s heritage sites.
• Educational and Academic Partnerships
- Promote cross-border higher education collaborations, scholarships, and student exchange programs.
• Diaspora Contributions
- Leverage the Indian and Southeast Asian diaspora for fostering cultural ties and trade connections.
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6. Policy Frameworks and Regional Institutions:
• ASEAN, BIMSTEC, and SAARC Synergies
- Analyze complementarities and overlaps among regional frameworks in fostering connectivity.
• Policy Harmonization
- Address challenges in customs, visa regimes, and regulatory standards for seamless trade and mobility.
• Multilateral Cooperation
- Explore funding mechanisms, such as AIIB or ADB, to support connectivity projects.
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7. Sustainability and Climate Resilience:
• Environmental Impacts
- Study the ecological implications of infrastructure projects in fragile ecosystems like the Himalayas.
• Disaster Management
- Share best practices and strategies for regional collaboration on disaster risk reduction.
• Climate-Smart Development
- Promote green infrastructure, renewable energy sources, and low-carbon transport systems.
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8. Strategic and Geopolitical Considerations:
• Major Powers’ Role
- Assess the impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and India’s Act East Policy on regional connectivity.
• Security Challenges
- Address threats like cross-border terrorism, piracy in the Bay of Bengal, and cybersecurity risks.
• Balancing Economic and Strategic Goals
- Discuss the fine line between fostering economic growth and safeguarding sovereignty in connectivity projects.
9. ETC
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ติดต่อสอบถาม:
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1. Mr.Auttasit Ruangsilp
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Or 2. Mrs.Saranya Yindeecho
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E-mail: tiara.tu@tu.ac.th
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