Overview

               TICA has been advocating Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) to be integrated in Thailand’s development cooperation since 2003.

               In 2008, the Group of 77 recognized SEP as one of the alternative development approaches to achieve SDGs.

SEP compatibility with SDGs

Agriculture- SEP supports holistic approach to agriculture

Strong public health-SEP supports community’s well-being at all level from quality of life, environment, social and culture

Human Capability- SEP emphasizes on human resource development sustainability and equality

Water-SEP supports water conservation as well as the environment at the source of water

Climate change-SEP supports green economy

Social safety net-SEP emphasizes on preparing communities for uncertainties

Good governance-SEP supports good governance and balanced people-based development where no one is left behind

Partnership for Goals-SEP emphasizes on partnership at all level from community to national and international cooperation

20-year plan for Thailand’s foreign policy 2018-2037 for Thailand to become developed country

Vision : Foreign Policy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs that moves Thailand to become a prosperous secure and sustainable developed country.

(Security Sustainability Standard Status Synergy)