ABOUT LASA
LASA 1
Institute of Occidental Studies (IKON) - UKM hosted the First International Colloquim on Latin American ans Asian Studies
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-Brought together scholars from Mexico and around Southeast Asia
-Signature of three Letters of Intent (LoI) with partners
LASA 2
-UKM hosted scholars and policy makers from Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela
-Strong backing from GRULAC
LASA 3
- IKON - UKM moved into the second phase of its engagement with Latin America, especially with the research community
LASA 4
- Ixtlahuaca, México hosted the fourth seminar
- Emergence of four main research strands:
Centering Community Development (RC1)
Rethinking Political and Economic Strategem (RC2)
Exploring Sustainable Development and Biodiversity (RC3)
Revisiting Historical Narratives, Cultures and Literary Traditions (RC4)
LASA 5
-UKM, Bangi; engaged academicians and entrepreneurs for both regions
-Discussion framework: SDG's, TPPA and integration-inclusivity issues
LASA 6
1. To bring together scholars, both Latin Americans and Asians, for the purpose of scholarly exchange and interaction based on their research findings and reflections on Latin America and Asia
2. To analyse opportunities, issues and problems relating to interregional studies in 21st Century and global transformation
3. To solidify networks with Latin American universities, allowing for greater mobility of academes and students
4. To increase awareness and visibility about APEC
OBJECTIVES
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As trade and investment linkages continue to grow, it will be important for the two regions to forge and deepen cooperation on a broader set of issues. Globalization has been characterized by changes in demography and technology that have societal impacts in both developed and developing countries. Global transformation has enriched the powerful North and at the same time impoverished and marginalized the poor South. Responding to global economic pressures and environmental challenges, it is more important than ever to develop a closer collaboration between members of ASEAN and Latin American countries.
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The concept of inclusive development emphasizes the social, ecological and political dimensions of development. LASA 6 is an inclusive development agenda as a result of this global transformation that challenges the effort to ensure quality global and regional growth. As a platform that participates in interregional links and knowledge transfer between the two regions in order to maximize synergies, LASA 6 aims to promote inclusive, sustainable, balanced and secure growth through accelerated regional integration.