Abstract: In his 2010 inauguration speech, Professor Vladimir Hachinski, President of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN), conveyed a message: "Asia has more than 60% of the global population, yet in some areas, the education of neurology to young neurologists does not keep up with the patients' needs of neurologic care." He organized the Asia Initiative as a part of WFN to bring attention to this region. As the Chair of this Initiative, I have met many Asian neurologists and have begun to realize that there is a unique situation that requires attention from the rest of the world.