Understanding ASEAN-COCI The ASEAN Committee for Culture and Information or ASEAN COCI was set up in October 1978.  Its aim is to promote effective cooperation in the fields of culture and information for the purpose of enhancing mutual understanding and solidarity among the peoples of ASEAN as well as in furthering regional development.  To this end, various projects and activities, ranging from an ASEAN Youth Camp to news exchanges among ASEAN media, are conducted each year.  There also are workshops and other activities to nurture talent and promote interaction among ASEAN scholars, writers, artists and media practioners.