IIE Blog: Understanding Southeast Asia: A Primer for Successful Engagement

Jonathan Lembright, Regional Director of IIE-Southeast Asia gives a snapshot of a "rising Southeast Asia" and offers practical information on if or how to be invested in this unique area of the world. "The total number of ASEAN students going abroad has increased by more than 40 percent since 2006 (higher growth than Brazil and India)," writes Lembright. "Economic growth is a primary driver of student mobility in the region."