What is BIMP-EAGA?
The Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) is a sub-regional cooperation initiative established in 1994 to accelerate economic development and enhance competitiveness in the less developed areas of the four member countries.
Covering a combined population of over 80 million people and spanning approximately 1.6 million square kilometers, BIMP-EAGA represents one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic growth corridors, rich in natural resources and biodiversity.
BIMP-EAGA Region Map
Interactive map coming soon
Member Countries
Brunei Darussalam
Areas: Entire country
Population: ~450,000
Indonesia
Areas: Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua
Population: ~45 million
Malaysia
Areas: Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan
Population: ~6 million
Philippines
Areas: Mindanao, Palawan
Population: ~28 million
Key Features
Economic Integration
Promotes trade facilitation, investment flows, and infrastructure connectivity across borders
Natural Resource Management
Sustainable management of shared marine and terrestrial resources, including biodiversity hotspots
Tourism Development
Development of cross-border tourism circuits leveraging the region's diverse cultural and natural attractions
People-to-People Connectivity
Enhancing human resource development and cultural exchanges across the sub-region
Strategic Importance
BIMP-EAGA serves as a critical platform for addressing shared development challenges and opportunities, contributing to ASEAN's broader integration goals while maintaining focus on inclusive and sustainable growth in the sub-region's historically underserved areas.