SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: LESSONS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND ENGLISH

Abstract

The objective of this manuscript is to provide an all-encompassing examination of the Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum and its function in advancing Southeast Asian economic integration, sustainable development, and regional cooperation. The analysis encompasses pivotal subjects deliberated upon during the forum, the consequences of regional collaboration on economic progress, and the function of regional establishments like ASEAN in cultivating cooperation. The critical assessment underscores the importance of collaborative strategies, partnerships, and the exchange of knowledge in furthering the objectives of sustainable development. Moreover, the implications of this analysis for the development of the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) curriculum in 2024 are examined in the paper. It emphasizes the significance of critical thinking, problem-solving, technology integration, cultural competence, awareness of ASEAN and regional institutions, communication skills, and the incorporation of global issues into academic and professional writing. English language learners can make a meaningful contribution to sustainable development in Southeast Asia and engage in active participation in regional cooperation by integrating these components into the curriculum.

Keyword: Curriculum; English as a Foreign Language (EFL); Southeast Asia Ministerial Forum; Regional Cooperation; ASEAN; ASEAN Economic Community (AEC); Sustainable Development