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Warm greetings from the Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies (UAC), Universiti Malaya.
We are delighted to invite you to the Forum on “Higher Education and Poverty Eradication: ASEAN’s Path to Inclusive Growth”, held under the theme “Redefining Poverty Eradication in ASEAN: Multidimensional Perspectives, Evidence and Pathways for Inclusive Development.”
This regional forum brings together distinguished leaders, policymakers, and academics to discuss innovative strategies, empirical insights, and collaborative solutions towards achieving inclusive and sustainable poverty eradication across ASEAN.
📅 Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025
🏛️ Venue: Hall 3, 4 & 5, Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)
Programme Highlights
WELCOME ADDRESS
YBhg. Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman
Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Malaya
KEYNOTE (1)
"National and Regional Commitment Towards Ending Poverty in ASEAN"
YBhg. Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed
Former Minister of Economy, Malaysia
KEYNOTE (2)
"Policy Innovations and Social Protection for Poverty Eradication in Southeast Asia"
Dr. Vivi Alatas
Chief Executive Officer, Asakreativita
Former Lead Economist, World Bank, Indonesia
Closing Remarks
YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr. Noor Azlan Ghazali
Director
Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute (MINDA-UKM), Malaysia
FORUM SESSION
"Higher Education and Poverty Eradication: ASEAN’s Path to Inclusive Growth"
Moderator:
Mr. Azlan Shah Nabees Khan
Chief Executive Officer, ARBA Foundation, Malaysia
Panelists:
Dr. Ririn Salwa Purnamasari
Senior Economist, Poverty and Equity, World Bank East Asia and Pacific, Indonesia
Professor Dr. Sulochana Nair
Vice-Chancellor, Binary University of Management & Entrepreneurship, Malaysia
Associate Professor Dr. Alellie Sobreviñas
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean for Research and Advanced Studies,
Carlos L. Tiu School of Economics, De La Salle University (DLSU), Philippines
Associate Professor Dr. Somporn Chuai-Aree
Director, Office of Academic Resources,
Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand
Jointly Organised by:
Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies (UAC), Universiti Malaya
and
Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia
In conjunction with:
Festival IDEA Putrajaya
This forum provides an inspiring platform to exchange knowledge, strengthen academic and policy collaborations, and advance ASEAN’s shared mission of inclusive growth and prosperity.
We look forward to your participation in this meaningful regional dialogue.
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