SEA-EU-NET will increase the quality, quantity, profile and impact of bi-regional Science and Technology (S&T) cooperation between the ten member countries of the Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Member- and Associated States of the European Union (EU). Excellent S&T is key to achieving sustainable development, prosperity and continued economic growth. It is essential for a strong knowledge-based economy, and underpins the policies necessary for good governance, and contributes to cohesive social visions and models. S&T excellence requires global connectivity and an ongoing dialogue

Thus, this proposal not only supports the internationalisation policy of the EU, and in particular the specific objectives of the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7) of EU, but also contributes to the S&T foundation essential to the EU’s political, economic and social objectives.