Cooperation in the Economic Sector in Asean, can Indonesia’s role in exchanging goods be profitable for Indonesia? Explain the reasons for cooperation in the economic field in ASEAN
6th graders, see the answer key for 5th grade 6th page 5 below.
On this occasion, you will learn about economic cooperation in ASEAN.
Keep in mind that this page 5 of the 5th grade 6 SD MI theme answer key is a guide for parents.
But if you have difficulty in answering, don’t hesitate to ask your father or mother at home.
Before starting, take a look at the short material below.
ASEAN is an organization formed in the Southeast Asian region. The formation of the organization is expected to increase cooperation between countries that are members of ASEAN in various fields. One of them is economic cooperation. This cooperation was formed and organized to achieve the common goals aspired by ASEAN member countries.
The Purpose of ASEAN Cooperation in the Economic Sector
The objective of cooperation in the economic field is one of the goals of the establishment of the ASEAN organization. The purpose of the cooperation of ASEAN countries in the economic field is the formation of markets and production.
Explain cooperation in the economic field in ASEAN!
6th graders, this time you will learn about economic cooperation in ASEAN.
What do you already know about this material?
Indonesia’s Position and Role in the Economic Sector within the Scope of ASEAN
Countries that are members of ASEAN cooperate in various fields. One of them is economics. This cooperation was formed and organized to achieve the common goals aspired by ASEAN member countries.
The Effect of Cooperation on the Lives of the ASEAN Community, in the Economic, Social, Political, Cultural and Educational fields of ASEAN, Interaction between ASEAN countries. This influence occurs in the economic, social, political, cultural, and educational fields in each ASEAN member country community.
Of course, the effect of this cooperation is expected to be a positive influence, especially considering the diversity of backgrounds and various problems that exist in each ASEAN member country. This influence is a solution to the problems that occur among ASEAN member countries.
The material on the effect of cooperation in the economic, social, political, cultural, and educational fields on life in ASEAN is very interesting and important to study. The cooperation that occurs among ASEAN member countries has an effect on people’s lives in ASEAN.
This influence occurs in economic, social, cultural, political, and educational life in ASEAN countries. Of course, some of these influences are positive and some are negative, but in general they have a positive impact on member countries. How this influence Ananda can read the information below carefully and thoroughly.
The Purpose of Establishing ASEAN Cooperation in the Economic Sector
The purpose of ASEAN cooperation in the economic field The objective of cooperation in the economic field can be seen from the goal of establishing the ASEAN organization. The purpose of the cooperation of ASEAN countries in the economic field is the formation of markets and production. Quoting from the book Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN): Constitution and Regional Integration (2022) by Koesrianti, ASEAN has seven objectives of formation which are stated in the 1967 Bangkok Declaration.
Some of these goals are closely related to the background or objectives of establishing ASEAN cooperation in the economic field. The objectives are:
1. Accelerate economic growth, social and cultural development in the ASEAN region, through joint efforts to strengthen the foundation of a peaceful and prosperous Southeast Asian society.
Cooperation in the economic field carried out by ASEAN countries, among others:
– Carry out promotions in the field of tourism and trade
– Provide food reserves
– Organizing industrial projects
– Establish cooperation in the management of similar goods
– Establishing the ASEAN Petroleum Producers Committee
– Establishing cooperation in the ASEAN Cooperative field
– Create a free trade area (ASEAN Free Trade Area or AFTA)
As one of the founders of ASEAN, Indonesia has an important role in economic cooperation.
Indonesia exchanges goods with countries in ASEAN.
The purpose of the exchange of goods is to improve cooperative relations and gain profits.
The forms of exchange of goods between Indonesia and countries in ASEAN are as follows.
1. Clothing Exchange
– Indonesia sells batiks made by Indonesian craftsmen to countries in ASEAN
– Indonesia also exports wool and cotton, which are the raw materials for making cloth
– Indonesia imports large-scale clothing-making machines from Singapore
– Indonesia also imports synthetic yarn from Malaysia
2. Food Exchange
– Indonesian food products such as tapioca flour, pepper, and quinine are exported to Singapore
– Meanwhile, coffee and vegetables are exported to Malaysia
– Indonesia imports food products such as rice, sugar, fruits, and honey from Thailand and the Philippines
3. Board Exchange
– Indonesian forest products such as timber are widely exported to ASEAN countries such as teak to Malaysia, plywood to Thailand, and mahogany wood to Singapore
– White cement as raw material for house making is imported from the Philippines
In addition to the fields of clothing, food, and housing, Indonesia also cooperates in the field of exchanging mining goods.
Indonesia exports several mining goods such as crude oil, coal, iron, steel, aluminum, tin, and natural gas to Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore.
Can Indonesia’s role in exchanging goods be profitable for Indonesia? Explain your reasons!
In my opinion, Indonesia’s role in exchanging goods can be beneficial for Indonesia for the following reasons.
1. There is an increase in relations between ASEAN countries due to economic cooperation relations
2. Create job opportunities for the community
3. Increase the country’s foreign exchange from the results of exports and imports of goods between ASEAN countries
10 ASEAN Member Countries Cooperation in the economic field
anyone ten ASEAN member countries? The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is the Association of Nations in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN was formed based on the Bangkok Declaration on August 8, 1967 in Bangkok, quoted from the Social Science Student Book of SMP/MTs Class VIII by Nurhayati. The countries involved at that time were Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines.
The purpose of ASEAN countries establishing this union is to promote economic, social and cultural growth of its member countries, promote regional peace and stability, and increase discussion opportunities to discuss differences among its members peacefully.
The cooperation of ASEAN organizations in the economic field is the export-import of raw materials and finished goods, management of food crops and forests, joint establishment of factories, sending of workers, and so on.
Examples of ASEAN cooperation in the economic field
Reporting from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, initially economic cooperation in ASEAN focused on programs to provide trade preferences and joint ventures. In addition, there are also complementary schemes between member state governments and private parties in the ASEAN region.
There are a number of cooperation programs in the economic field that have been carried out. These include the ASEAN Industrial Projects Plan (1976), the Preferential Trading Arrangement (1977), the ASEAN Industrial Complementation scheme (1981), the ASEAN Industrial Joint-Ventures scheme (1983), and the Enhanced Preferential Trading arrangement (1987).
1. Urea fertilizer factory in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province
2. Vaccine project in Singapore
3. Copper factory in the Philippines
4. Urea fertilizer factory in Malaysia
5. Soda ash project in Thailand.
In addition to the above cooperation, there are many other projects in the economic sector between ASEAN countries.
ASEAN cooperation in the economic field is known to cover several sectors. The following are some of ASEAN’s cooperation in the economic field.
Food Reserve
A number of countries such as Indonesia and Thailand are known as abundant rice producers in the ASEAN region. This collaboration is in accordance with the agreement that has been taken by ASEAN member countries in the food sector program. Some countries have even prepared themselves to become providers of food reserves for emergencies such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Free trade
This cooperation program is called the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) which includes the management of the local production sector in ASEAN countries. This collaboration also has another goal, namely to increase the competitiveness of ASEAN countries in the world production market.
Industry
Through the ASEAN Industrial Cooperation (AICO) cooperation in the economic field between ASEAN countries is established. The collaboration includes a number of industrial projects such as fertilizers in the Aceh-Indonesia and Malaysia areas. In addition, there are also copper industrial plants located in the Philippines and soda ash in Thailand.
Currently, the number of ASEAN members is 10 countries, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The ASEAN Organization is headed by a Secretary General.
