“Achieving Modernization for a Shared Future”

*This program is fully funded and application is free of charge

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), in collaboration with the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN convene Youth Voice for ASEAN-China Cooperation (YAC) under the theme “Achieving Modernization for a Shared Future”.

YAC will gather aspiring young professionals and students from across ASEAN countries to learn, discuss, and exchange views on ASEAN-China relations. Selected young professionals and students will undergo a series of virtual workshops and in-person lab and dialogues with Southeast Asian and Chinese experts and youth, and formulate a joint recommendation on how to further enhance ASEAN-China cooperation.

PROGRAM TIMELINE

18 October 2023 – 15 November 202316 – 17 November 2023
Call for Application Shortlisted Candidates Interview
VIRTUAL SESSIONS
18 November 2023*20 November 2023*26 November 2023*06 December 2023*09 December 2023*
Drafting Joint Recommendation 101ASEAN-China Cooperation on Political SecurityASEAN-China Cooperation on EconomyASEAN-China Cooperation on Socio-Culture and People-to-People RelationsASEAN-China Youth Dialogue
IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES
11 – 12 December 2023*
Selected participants will gather in Jakarta, Indonesia

*Subject to development

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

  • ASEAN nationals (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, The Philippines, Viêt Nam, and Timor-Leste)
  • Maximum of 35 years old;
  • Educational and/ or professional experience related to one of the following fields:
    • Political security;
    • Economy;
    • Socio-culture and people-to-people relations;
  • Proficient in English;
  • Interested to learn and eager to strengthen ASEAN-China cooperation;
  • Highly motivated in capacity-building activities.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Applicants are required to submit CV/Resume and an essay of 500-800 words (excluding references) addressing the following points:

  1. General observation on ASEAN-China cooperation thus far;
  2. Identify your issue of interest in ASEAN-China relations (Please choose one between political security, economy, and socio-culture and people-to-people relations):
    • What challenges does your country and/or ASEAN face in achieving modernization for peace, prosperity and sustainability? 
    • What are your recommendations on how ASEAN-China can contribute to achieving modernization for a shared future?

BENEFITS FOR SELECTED PARTICIPANTS

  1. Recommendation letter from the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN to apply for the ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship;
  2. E-Certificate from FPCI and the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN acknowledging them as ASEAN-China Young Professional; 
  3. Best essay will be published on The Jakarta Post;
  4. Opportunity to join intensive and interactive workshops with experts and practitioners;
  5. Fully funded facility for the two-days lab in Jakarta, Indonesia; 
  6. Networking opportunities with fellow ASEAN and Chinese young professionals.

APPLICATION PORTAL

bit.ly/applicationyac

CONTACT US

For question or inquiry: sekretariat@fpcindonesia.org