Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar
This research endeavours to unravel the complexities of social cohesion across ASEAN nations amidst evolving cultural and physical landscapes. It aims to provide valuable insights to guide stakeholders in formulating strategies to enhance social cohesion within their respective communities. Encompassing all 10 ASEAN member states, the study examines social cohesion through the lenses of social relations, connectedness, and focus on the common good. Emphasising the importance of nuanced policymaking and community-driven initiatives, the findings aim to empower Southeast Asian communities to strengthen key dimensions of social cohesion.
Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar 2025
The second edition of the Southeast Asian Social Cohesion Radar, launched in 2025, is an enhanced version with significant changes made to the methodology and overall research design to strengthen the rigor of the study. The 2025 edition surveys 10,000 members of the general population across ASEAN (i.e. 1,000 per country), ensuring a more comprehensive and citizen-centred understanding of social cohesion. Beyond survey responses, the 2025 study will incorporate complementary data sources such as interviews with subject matter and country experts, macro indicators as well as social listening data.
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