Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is an intergovernmental organization established to promote regional cooperation, economic development and stability in Southeast Asia. Its activities span economic integration, political and security cooperation, and social and cultural development. Energy cooperation includes regional planning and the ASEAN Power Grid, which aims to expand electricity connectivity and cross-border power trading. The ASEAN Secretariat, based in Jakarta, supports coordination and implementation of regional initiatives.