The rule of law’s importance in Asean’s development
It is commonly accepted that the rule of law is vital for the success of any nation state. And at the same time, it is increasingly acknowledged that the rule of law, security and development are interdependent. So it comes as no surprise that the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have included a specific goal to address this: SDG 16 “Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions” recognises that sustainable development requires the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies, access to justice and effective, accountable, inclusive institutions.
