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Objectives of the ASEAN MRAs

The objectives of the ASEAN MRAs are special and
an important issue to highlight. Firstly, the objective of the

MRAs is to facilitate mobility of practitioners within the region.
Secondly, the objective is to exchange information and enhance

cooperation in respect of mutual recognition of practitioners.
Nevertheless, this cooperation, as I mentioned before, develops
very slowly. Thirdly, the ASEAN MRAs also aim to promote

adoption of best practices on standards and qualifications.
The AQRF is one of the most significant tools to address

the problems of labor mobility. Finally, MRAs’ purpose is to
provide opportunities for capacity building and training of
practitioners. This includes the re-training of professionals,

skilled professionals or workers in companies.

Challenges to MRA implementation

The challenges to MRA implementation can be

categorized into three – historical and legal challenge,
bureaucratic challenge, and educational and cultural
challenge. For starting the discussion on this point, I would like

to begin with historical and legal challenge. The constitutions
and legal frameworks in Southeast Asia are influenced or shaped

by colonial experiences and post-World War II developments.

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