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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia As part of the accord, leaders committed to develop and implement APEC transparency standards, reduce trade transaction costs in the Asia-Pacific region by 5% over 5 years, and pursue trade liberalization policies relating to information technology goods and services. The heads of government of all APEC members meet annually in a summit called "APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting" rotating in location among APEC's member economies. APEC is famous for its tradition of having attending leaders dress in the national costume of the host nation. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Asia-Pacific_Economic_Cooperation   (915 words)

ASIA PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION APEC is a public sector forum established in 1989 to promote greater economic and trade cooperation in the Pacific Rim. The two committees are the Committee for Trade and Investment (CTI) and the Economic Committee (EC). APEC is governed by an annual Ministerial meeting (the delegates are the Foreign Ministers and the Trade Ministers of member economies) that tasks and delegates responsibilities to APEC Senior Officials. www.fas.usda.gov /itp/policy/APEC.html   (746 words)

APEC -- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation -- International Affairs Office The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade, and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. A key aspect of the EDNET website is the APEC Knowledge Bank, which is specifically designed to share educational policy and practice, such as standards, legislation, promising strategies, and practical resources across the Asia-Pacific Region, especially in the areas of math and science education, foreign language instruction, educational technology, and systemic reform. The United States has participated in APEC's Education Network by leading several web-based resources to support education cooperation and learning across the 21 economies. www.ed.gov /about/inits/ed/internationaled/apec.html   (509 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic leaders further instructed that high priority be given to the following themes in economic and technical cooperation in six areas: developing human capital; fostering safe and efficient capital markets; strengthening economic infrastructure; harnessing technologies of the future; promoting environmentally sustainable growth; and encouraging the growth of small and medium enterprises. By strengthening agricultural technical cooperation, APEC economies are seeking to enhance the capability of agriculture and its related industries to contribute to economic growth and social well-being. APEC member economies have hosted a number of other ministerial meetings for ministers of education, energy, environment and sustainable development, finance, human resources development, regional science and technology cooperation, small and medium enterprises, telecommunications and information industry, trade, and transportation. www.itcilo.it /english/actrav/telearn/global/ilo/blokit/apec.htm   (4484 words)

APEC Forum 2001 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Meeting in Shanghai, China US Department of State: The United States and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation APEC is an organization of "economies" rather than states, so Taiwan (and Hong Kong) are permitted to participate. There is, however, a copy of the Minister of Finance's speech to the September 2001 meeting of APEC finance ministers in Suzhou. www.isop.ucla.edu /eas/web/2001apec.htm   (733 words)

Taiwan and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation As a member of APEC, we are tied in closely with the Asia-Pacific community, pursuing cooperation in economic, cultural, and social dimensions, and participating actively in governmental policy dialogue with the world's largest sub-regional grouping. To advance the region's economic vitality and sense of community, APEC has set an ambitious goal of free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific by 2010 for developed member economies and 2020 for developing ones. It has played a full part in every annual APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and Ministerial Meeting, in all the Sectoral Ministerial and Senior Officials' Meetings, and as much as possible in the meetings and activities of committees, working groups, expert groups, task forces, and their affiliated fora and subfora. www.taipei.org /current/cepd1108.htm   (1338 words)

Economic -- Trade Agreements: 95/11/16: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Intervention The Asia Pacific encompasses the oldest of civilizations and the newest of nations. When President Clinton took office, he understood that the security and prosperity of the United States in the coming century depends in large part on the prosperity and stability of the Asia-Pacific region. He recognized APEC's potential both to spur trade and investment and to lay the basis for what he called "a community of shared interests, shared goals, and a shared commitment to mutually beneficial cooperation." That is why President Clinton took the initiative two years ago to invite APEC Leaders to Seattle. dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/economics/agreements/951116APEC.html   (2361 words)

DCITA - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is an association of regional economies established in 1989 to promote trade liberalisation and economic cooperation. APEC's Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) is a project designed to reduce the time and costs each member economy incurs in testing and certifying new telecommunications equipment entering their market. APEC's Interconnection projects are working to improve connectivity between the Region's multiple networks and their operators. www.dcita.gov.au /tel/international/treaties_and_international_institutions/asia-pacific_economic_cooperation_(apec)   (1593 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation This top-level gathering of economic leaders has become an integral part of APEC, advancing a vision of APEC as a means to increase the region's prosperity based on the concepts of mutual economic benefit, cooperation, and commitment to free and open trade. APEC can serve a crucial role in advancing long-term projects and initiatives that will assist APEC members to reform their economies and implement the kind of changes that will make them stronger so that they can resume their remarkable economic progress. APEC has helped to promote and sustain economic recovery in the region, encouraging member economies to pursue macroeconomic policies that stimulate domestic demand and restructure financial and corporate sectors. clinton5.nara.gov /WH/New/APEC1999/fact2.html   (774 words)

USTR - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) was established in 1989 in response to the growing interdependence among Asia-Pacific economies. Starting out as an informal dialogue group, APEC has now become the primary regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation. APEC has 21 members - referred to as "Member Economies" - which account for more than 2.5 billion people, a combined GDP of $ 19 trillion US dollars and 47 percent of world trade. www.ustr.gov /Trade_Agreements/Regional/APEC/Section_Index.html   (109 words)

APEC, Economic Leaders Meeting and the U.S., Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, Cooperación Económica Asia Pacífico The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is an association of 21 economies bordering the Pacific Ocean who are working cooperatively to reduce barriers to trade and investment, facilitate the exchange of goods, services, resources, and technical know-how, and strengthen economic and technical cooperation. The United States and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) APEC began in 1989 as an Australian initiative in recognition of the growing interdependence among Asia-Pacific economies and in response to the free-trade areas which had developed in Europe and North America. www.usembassy-mexico.gov /bbf/bfrelacionesMx-EU_APEC02.htm   (1201 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) In Bogor, Indonesia, in November 1994, APEC Economic Leaders reached agreement on expanding economic cooperation within the region for the purpose of strengthening the open multilateral trading system, enhancing trade and investment liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region, and intensifying Asia-Pacific development cooperation. Based on an assessment of mutual economic benefit APEC Ministers identified fifteen economic sectors to be developed for eventual endorsement by Ministers and Leaders this November in Kuala Lumpur. They also direct the work of APEC's Committee on Trade and Investment with customs and standards and conformance subcommittees, an Economic Committee, and a Budget and Administrative Committee. www.usembassyjakarta.org /news/apec1026.html   (1795 words)

Xinhua - English APEC has represented the most economically dynamic region in the world with its 21 member economies accounting for 57 percent of world GDP, 45.8 percent of world trade volume, over 44.8 percent of the world's population, and having generated nearly 70 percent of global economic growth within its first 10 years. The purpose of the APEC meetings is to promote free trade and cooperation among members in the fields of economy, trade, investment and technology. The Ministerial Meeting, or dual-ministerial meeting, is attended by ministers of member economies in charge of foreign affairs and trade to prepare for the Economic Leaders' Meeting. news.xinhuanet.com /english/2005-11/12/content_3769483.htm   (512 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Ministers noted that there was a growing imperative for enhanced cooperation to develop an environment that fostered innovation in the region to promote the development of a bio-medical life sciences economy and to meet emerging health and economic challenges, including infectious and chronic diseases and the trend in ageing demographics. Ministers pledged to intensify regional cooperation to deny a safe haven to officials and individuals guilty of corruption, and encouraged greater cooperation in the areas of mutual legal assistance, where appropriate, extradition, asset recovery, and forfeiture of the proceeds of corruption. They agreed it was critical to ensure that APEC was prepared for and had the capacity to effectively respond to infectious diseases at the individual, regional and international levels, in cooperation with specialised international organisations, in particular the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Food and Agricultural Organisation, and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). www.fas.org /asmp/campaigns/MANPADS/2005/APECMinisterialmtg16Nov05.htm   (10651 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation --  Encyclopædia Britannica The average Pacific island state is too small and limited in human and natural resources to function well on the world stage and has sought the advantages of joint action through regional cooperation among governments, churches, educational institutions, businesses, workers' unions, and cultural organizations. Economic regionalism can be viewed as a conscious attempt to manage the opportunities and constraints created by the dramatic increase in international economic ties since the end of World War... Designed to be the UN's main venue for the discussion of international economic and social issues, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) directs and coordinates the economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities of the UN and its specialized agencies. www.britannica.com /eb/article-9344529   (950 words)

Joint Ministerial Statement and Recommendation of the 1998 APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) Ministerial Meeting on Women - Equal Employment Opportunities We recognise that APEC activities related to trade and investment liberalisation and facilitation (TILF) and economic and technical cooperation (ECOTECH) are closely inter-linked in areas such as education and training, labour force participation (in the formal and informal sectors), access to information and technology, and business and credit. In the context of the current economic and financial crisis affecting many economies in the region, we conclude that greater effort is needed to enhance the contribution of women to their economies and to explicitly integrate women’s participation and concerns in economic recovery programs. As part of APEC’s economic goals and activities, we must address the range of factors that discourage female youth and women from pursuing interests in and considering careers in science and technology. www.ilo.org /public/english/employment/gems/eeo/inter/d_apec.htm   (3416 words)

The Future of Asia Pacific economic cooperation He is representing Canada on the Standing Committee of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, Director of the APEC Study Centre in Canada and Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Asian Research at the University of British Colombia. As Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs (1993-97), he served as chairman of the 1996 Senior Officials Meetings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Kim Kihwan is Chairman of Seoul Financial Forum and the Korean National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation Council and was elected to serve as International Chair of PECC in September 2003. www.pecc.org /jakarta-seminar.htm   (1699 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) - US Department of State U.S. officials say they are “extremely pleased” with the outcome of the just-concluded Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Korea, including a declaration on combating avian influenza and a statement urging movement in World Trade Organization (WTO) talks rooted in the Doha Development Agenda. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) - US Department of State The United States saw significant progress over the last year on a range of policy goals in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, according to a senior State Department official. usinfo.state.gov /eap/east_asia_pacific/apec.html   (359 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Australia - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade The Australian Government will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in 2007. APEC is a key regional forum,which promotes economic growth and prosperity in the region and strengthens the Asia-Pacific community. In addition, throughout 2007 a number of other Ministerial-level, official and business meetings will be held under the APEC umbrella on a diverse agenda of issues aimed at promoting economic integation and human security in the Asia-Pacific region. www.dfat.gov.au /apec   (385 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Manila, Philippines, March 30, 2006 -- Science and Technology cooperation in the Asia-Pacific has been enhanced through a two day meeting of APEC's Industrial Science and Technology Working Group. Chiang Mai, Thailand, 23-24 March 2006 -- With the goals of achieving economic development and prosperity in the region through free and open trade and investment, APEC has for many years since its inception focused its activities on trade and investment liberalization and facilitation. After its successful initial implementation in Australia and the United States the RMAL system is also expected to expand to other APEC Member Economies and even countries outside of the APEC region. www.apecsec.org.sg /apec.html   (270 words)

Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation APLAC is recognized by Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies as a Specialist Regional Body (SRB). Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) groups accreditation bodies in the Asia Pacific region responsible for accrediting calibration, testing and inspection facilities. APLAC's principal objectives are to foster the development of competent laboratories and inspection bodies in member economies, to harmonize accreditation practices in the region and with other regions, and to facilitate mutual recognition of accredited test, measurement and inspection results through the APLAC multilateral Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). www.aplac.org   (122 words)

Business Asia: Trade reforms hit snag - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation A recent two-day meeting in Kuching in East Malaysia by trade ministers from the 18-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) had intended to fix targets and deadlines for liberalisation of trade in nine sectors beginning next year. Trade reforms hit snag - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Pacific Rim trade ministers have failed to agree on a market-opening agreement, instead instructing senior officials to reach an accord by September. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BJT/is_13_6/ai_55143331   (283 words)

Pravda.RU Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Must Be Able To Meet All Modern-day Requirements Leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation /APEC/ forum, who have gathered for a summit meeting in Shanghai, condemn international terrorism and declare their firm intention to prevent all kinds of terrorist acts, reads a draft anti-terrorist Statement, which will shortly be signed by APEC leaders. Asia Pacific economic cooperation must be able to meet all modern-day requirements, reads the Declaration of the APEC forum, which will shortly be signed by APEC economic leaders. The leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation member-states "are fully committed to pursuing prosperity for all through broader participation and cooperation," says the Declaration of the APEC Economic Leaders prepared to be signed. newsfromrussia.com /world/2001/10/21/18720.html   (1938 words)

Center for Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Asia Pacific Studies is an undergraduate minor in the College of Arts and Sciences. The cultural, historical, economic and political dimensions of Asia Asia's influence in the cultural mosaic of human experience www.gmu.edu /departments/capec/aps-req.html   (69 words)

Welcome to the APEC Tariff Database Welcome to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tariff Database, the easy way to find tariff information for the APEC member economies. The APEC Secretariat, the APEC Member Economies and Federal Express Corporation, on behalf of themselves and their subsidiaries, employees, and agents, disclaim any liability for problems encountered in using the Database for any reason, and for the accuracy, consistency, or currency of the information contained in the Database. Users are advised to refer to the official version of the Tariff in use in the country of dealing. www.apectariff.org   (237 words)

Australia Now - Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum was established in 1989 as an informal dialogue group to promote regional economic cooperation. Economic and technical cooperation (ECOTECH): ECOTECH is dedicated to providing training and cooperation to build capacities in all APEC member economies to take advantage of global trade and the new economy. Its principle objective, as set out in the Seoul Declaration of 1991, is to work cooperatively to maintain growth and development in the Asia Pacific region for the common good of its people. www.dfat.gov.au /facts/apec.html   (237 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit Begins Leaders of the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, have opened a two-day summit in South Korea to discuss economic and trade issues. During the annual summit, APEC members are expected to encourage members of the World Trade Organization to break a deadlock over agricultural subsidies. Other key topics to be discussed at the APEC summit are counter-terrorism, nonproliferation, energy security and bird flu. www.voanews.com /english/2005-11-18-voa10.cfm   (245 words)

Japan's Approach to Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Japan has been instrumental in every major initiative in economic cooperation in the region over the past three decades, including the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum launched in 1989. Postal: JG Crawford Building #13, Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government, Australian National University, ACT 0200 The strength of this commitment will assist member economies to counter pressure for preferential trading arrangements and facilitate the extension of free trade to sectors which involve cooperation with economies outside the Asia Pacific region. ideas.repec.org /p/eab/develo/386.html   (382 words)

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) SITE SUMMARY: This page provides quick access to Cleaner Production information available in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) web site. APEC serves as a regional institution to sustain economic growth and to coordinate and facilitate the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific region. APEC member economies include Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and the United States. es.epa.gov /cooperative/websites/apec.html   (77 words)

Find in a Library: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) : current issues and background Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) : current issues and background Find in a Library: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) : current issues and background WorldCat is provided by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. on behalf of its member libraries. worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/ow/24af1077014b72bca19afeb4da09e526.html   (67 words)

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