The objectives of ASSA are:-

• To promote the development of social security in the region in consonance with the aspirations, laws and regulations of the member countries;
• To promote regional co-operation in all areas of social security activities;
• To exchange experiences and information on social security;
• To work in co-operation with other social security institutions in the region and in East Asia, and with similar or related organizations of social security in any part of the world; and
• To co-operate in the defence, promotion and development of social security schemes through training, seminars; consultations and dialogues, among others.

1. ASSA is the abbreviation of ASEAN SOCIAL SECURITY ASSOCIATION.

2. The cross alphabet 3 A(ASEAN) represents traditional relationship and also represents development form agricultural society into industrial society and then move into globalization era

3. The frame lines represents two embracing arms which support among institutions independently with out any concern on political matter

4. The colours: Golden symbolises prosperity of ASEAN countries; Light blue represents stability, freedom and peace; and Dark blue represents stability and strength.