This book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to human resource development (HRD) in Southeast Asia and offers a holistic framework for the phenomenon of Regional HRD in Southeast Asia. It argues that viewing HRD in ASEAN as a complex adaptive system is the most effective way to understand the expansive and multifarious processes and activities involved in Regional HRD.

As a region, Southeast Asia continues to emerge as one of the most dynamic and compelling in the world with a need to develop its human resources to further its independence, economic prosperity, and sovereignty. By focusing on a regional perspective of HRD, this book establishes the missing link in the transition from the national HRD to the global HRD perspective. Offering a framework for understanding how HRD policy and practice function within a dynamic ecosystem, this book appeals to scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike, particularly those interested in ASEAN.

Part I: Researching Human Resource Development in Southeast Asia

Chapter 1: Introduction: The Dynamic Region of Southeast Asia
Chapter 2: Research Design
Part II: The Human Resource Development Ecosystem of Southeast Asia
Chapter 3: Culture, Policy, and ASEAN: The Macro Dimension
Chapter 4: Education and Networks: The Meso Dimension
Chapter 5: Individuals and Organizations: The Micro Dimension
Part III: A Holistic Framework for the ASEAN Community
Chaapter 6: Developing Human Resources the ASEAN Way
Chapter 7: The Future of HRD in Southeast Asia.