Raya Muttarak is one of the board members of the High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB) joined the discussion on how lessons from Asia-Pacific can be applied to global on 23 May in Bangkok, Thailand.

In May 2025, the UN High-level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs (HLAB)—comprising thought leaders and practitioners from across regions and disciplines—will convene in Bangkok, Thailand, to explore emerging global socioeconomic trends, risks, and opportunities. This convergence of globally engaged experts in a dynamic regional setting presents a unique opportunity to foster a two-way exchange: how Asia-Pacific’s experiences and innovations can inform global strategies, and how the broader international agenda can be grounded in regional context. 

To bring this high-level conversation to a wider, global public, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) will host a Global Policy Dialogue on “Converging crises, shared solutions: Applying socioeconomic lessons from Asia-Pacific to global challenges” on the margins of the HLAB meeting. Through a moderated, interactive format—including online polls and live Q&A—the public will hear from HLAB members on the socioeconomic opportunities and policy innovations from Asia-Pacific that can contribute to addressing shared global challenges. By breaking down boundaries between local realities and global ambitions, this event aims to help shape smart strategies to navigate an era of converging crises and transition toward a more resilient, just, and inclusive future