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	Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum
		In order to narrow the differences in levels of economic development within the Asia-Pacific region and further vitalize the regional economy, it is important to promote economic and technical cooperation in fields like the development of human resources, sciences and technology, energy, small and medium-sized enterprises, and transportations and communications.
		In order to promote peace and stability in the region and increase mutual understanding and confidence among the countries, we reiterate the 7 principles governing relations among the countries in Asia-Pacific:
		Countries in the region are cooperating more closely than ever, due in part to the increased economic exchanges in the area, greater trade and investment, and technological advances in fields like transportation and telecommunications, with an increasing sense of common destiny to live together and to share prosperity.
	www.appf.org.pe /meeting/fifth/04.htm

	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.
		Economic relations among economies of the region also have increased dramatically, fueled by growing trade and financial flows.
		Most of the economies in crisis are making progress in overcoming the problems related to the economic downturn, but much work remains to be done to stabilize the region and put it back on the path of economic growth and prosperity.
	www.usembassyjakarta.org /news/apec1026.html

	Network Pacific Asia
		NPA is a project established at Rikkyo University (Tokyo, Japan) for interdisciplinary discussion of politics, economics, international relations, society, culture and modern history in the Pacific Asia region.
		This scholarly journal is produced by the Committee for Research on Pacific Asia and publishes articles on politics, economics, international relations, society, culture and modern history in the Pacific Asia region (North America, North East Asia, South East Asia and Oceania).
		At present in the Pacific Asia region, researchers' interests and perspectives have rapidly broadened, and there is an immediate need for co-operative research which will develop these studies.
	law.rikkyo.ac.jp /npa/indx.htm (403 words)

	ACTU: Congress 2003: Background Papers: International Background Paper
		In the Asia-Pacific region, Australian unions in their international work face the problems of the use of slave labour and the ban on unionism in Burma...
		In the Asia-Pacific region, Australian unions in their international work face the problems of the use of slave labour and the ban on unionism in Burma, repression in China against advocates of independent unions, and the effective denial of union and labour rights in export processing zones in other countries.
		In the South Pacific, Australian programmes to strengthen internal governance, regional economic and political arrangements, and civil society institutions, particularly ones established on a multi-ethnic basis, would be consistent with both our support for democracy and development and our interest in stability.
	www.actu.asn.au /congress2003/papers/internationalbckrndp.html (403 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.
		Summit on Education Reform in the APEC Region
	www.ed.gov /about/inits/ed/internationaled/apec.html (509 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 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.
		Recognizing the value of top-level meetings to advance the work of APEC, President Clinton decided in 1993 to invite member economies' leaders to Blake Island, Washington, to meet informally to discuss major issues of concern and interest to the APEC region.
	clinton5.nara.gov /WH/New/APEC1999/fact2.html (774 words)

	The Manila Times Internet Edition ENTERTAINMENT > Filipina sweeps Asian News Anchor title
		Says Paul Cutler, managing editor of CNN International Asia Pacific: “Veronica’s achievement is significant, given the proliferation of news channels and presenters in the region.
		The two live one-hour editions of “World News Asia” reports the day’s news and business stories from across the region and around the world.
		The two live one-hour editions of “World News Asia” reports the day’s news and business stories from across the region and around the world."
	www.manilatimes.net /national/2004/dec/17/yehey/enter/20041217ent4.html (774 words)

	Graduate Schools I am interested in……
		This university, as its name tells, is committed to the Asia Pacific region because they believe that the region shall play an increasingly important role in global society in the 21st century.
		Ritsumeikan Asian Pacific University (APU) is a new style university in
		For the emergence of a global society, APU aims to nurture the young talent and to create a new academic discipline which will help shape of the region’s future.
	studentweb.eku.edu /reiko_masuko/gradschool.htm (401 words)

	14. East Asia and the Pacific
		That the President's first official trip overseas was to East Asia highlighted his commitment to U.S. engagement in the Asia Pacific region.
		The Clinton administration's East Asia security and trade policy initiatives dispelled doubts whether the United States would stay engaged in the region in the aftermath of the Cold War.
		The Department of State's AERA (Accelerated Economic Recovery in Asia) program targeted assistance to small- and medium-sized entrepreneurs, who were among the hardest hit by the crisis, but also among the most crucial to economic recovery.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ho/pubs/8530.htm (2537 words)

	Japan's Approach to Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
		Commitment to this principle has provided the basis for a process of unilateral liberalisation of trade, including agreed time frames, which allows the developing economies of the Asia Pacific region to progress towards free trade in a flexible manner and provides some protection against ‘free riders’.
		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.
		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)

	Japan's Views on and Contribution to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum
		Considering the remarkable pace of dynamic economic development being witnessed in recent years in this region, taking the lead in the economic cooperation of the Asia-Pacific region and accurately grasping the direction of the development of the region are of vital importance to the future of Japan.
		Within APEC, cooperation has long been promoted in the spheres of human resources development, infrastructure development, fostering small and medium enterprises and others, and the Bogor Declaration has given further momentum to even more efforts to promote cooperation in these areas.
		Furthermore, the "Partners for Progress" concept proposed by Foreign Minister Kono in Jakarta envisions expanding the network of cooperation to all member economies as a means of furthering cooperation within APEC, and consideration is being given to concrete development of the "Partners for Progress" concept in the efforts underway to draft the Action Agenda.
	www.mofa.lodgingjp.com /policy/economy/apec/1995/role/view.html (382 words)

	1995 Leaders' Declaration - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
		Our ambitious attempt to promote wide-ranging regional cooperation and foster the spirit of community in the Asia-Pacific will doubtless encounter numerous new challenges and incur new responsibilities despite, or perhaps because of, our economic growth.
		Recognizing that business is the source of vitality for the Asia-Pacific and the driving force for regional economic development, we will appoint the members of the APEC Business Advisory Council to provide insights and counsel for our APEC activities.
		Economic and technical cooperation implemented through various means including Partners for Progress serves to promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, to narrow the disparities within the region, and to achieve growth and prosperity for the region as a whole.
	www.apec.org /apec/leaders__declarations/1995.html (382 words)

	UNI-Asia & Pacific (UNI-Apro)
		Women workers in the Asia and Pacific region still suffer considerable discrimination at work - that�s a clear finding from a survey carried out by the regional organisation of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions.
		The ICFTU�s regional organisation is pressing for a broad definition of sexual harassment to protect workers beyond the office or factory walls.
		The survey - through trade union centres across the region � found lower starting rates of pay for women as opposed to men and differential pay rates that continued.
	www.union-network.org /UNIsite/Regions/Asia_Pacific/KLNews7.html (382 words)

	Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Overview and Background
		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 percent over 5 years, and pursue trade liberalization policies relating to information technology goods and services.
		The Beginning: The APEC forum was established in 1989 to promote economic cooperation and integration in the Pacific region.
		The Bogor Goals: At Blake Island, Leaders called for continued reduction of trade and investment barriers, envisioning an "Asia-Pacific community" that promotes prosperity through cooperation.
	www.state.gov /p/eap/rls/14702.htm (382 words)

	Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC Glossary
		Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) groups organisations in the Asia Pacific region responsible for accrediting testing and
		The APEC forum was established in 1989 to promote economic cooperation and integration in the Pacific region.
		The United States was a driving force behind APEC's creation, as a means of anchoring the United States more firmly in the region in the post-Cold War era.
	www.vietnamese-business.com /apec_glossary.htm (382 words)

	Asia Pacific University Consortium
		The Asia Pacific University Consortium is a group of educational institutions who have been brought together for the purpose of providing educational opportunities of the highest standard for corporations situated in the Asia-Pacific region.
		APUC is comprised of universities and educational institutions that offer programs meeting the specific needs of corporate universities and corporate human resource/ training divisions for companies situated in the Asia-Pacific region.
		The Asia Pacific University Consortium offers a wide variety of educational and corporate training programs for the purpose of developing Global Business Professionals in the Asia-Pacific region.
	www.asiapacificu.edu (172 words)

	SAGE Publications - Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources
		The Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources is the premier academic journal on human resources in the Australasian region.
		"Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources is undoubtedly the key journal for those involved with managing people in this dynamic region.
		APJHR is the leading HR-oriented publication covering the Asia Pacific region and is essential reading for anyone hoping to keep up with developments in international HRM" Professor Lee Dyer, Cornell University
	www.sagepub.co.uk /journal.aspx?pid=105476 (232 words)

	SI Asia-Pacific Committee
		This is particularly true in Afghanistan, but also in a number of countries in the Asia- Pacific region and elsewhere in the world as well.
		The Committee advocates as well that in the pursuit of peace the Socialist International, which has within its family people of all religions, seek greater dialogue and common ground between our social democratic parties and moderate Muslim groups in the Asia-Pacific region, including Indonesia, an important country undergoing a difficult period of transition.
		Kashmir also is going through a particularly violent period and the Committee remains concerned by the potential negative effects in a region already experiencing heightened tension.
	www.socialistinternational.org /6Meetings/Asia-Pac/Apr02/Manila-e.html (232 words)

	Asia-Pacific from go2wo
		United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Asia and the Pacific - one of four geographic divisions within UNFPA (consisting of the South and West Asia Branch and the East and South East Asia Branch, covering 36 countries) which manages programmes in the region, ensuring accountability and providing quality assurance throughout the programming process
		Consumers International (CI) - Asia Pacific Region (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - supports, links and represents more than 260 consumer groups in almost 120 countries and agencies worldwide, striving to promote a fairer society through defending the rights of all consumers, including poor, marginalized and disadvantaged people
		LawAsia - professional association of representatives of bar councils, law associations, individual lawyers, law firms and corporations from the Asia Pacific region
	www.go2wo.com /asia_pacific (232 words)

	Australian National University EPrints2 Archive - Japan's approach to Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
		Commitment to this principle has provided the basis for a process of unilateral liberalisation of trade, including agreed time frames, which allows the developing economies of the Asia Pacific region to progress towards free trade in a flexible manner and provides some protection against ‘free riders’.
		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.
		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.
	eprints.anu.edu.au /archive/00002469 (232 words)

	JETAA Job Bank - Job Listing
		(5) Candidates who are experts on a specific region of the Asia Pacific and whose education and research achievements focus on that region are preferred.
		Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is a vibrant and international university established in April 2000.
		Affiliation: College of Asia Pacific Studies, College of Asia Pacific Management, or one of the Institutes.
	cheno.com /job/jobbank/job.asp?jobid=1481 (540 words)

	Economic -- Trade Agreements: 95/11/16: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Intervention
		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.
		The Asia Pacific encompasses the oldest of civilizations and the newest of nations.
		When the ministers of APEC's original 12 members met in Canberra in 1989, they recognized that the best way to sustain our region's dynamism was to ensure that our economies grew together.
	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 Interconnection projects are working to improve connectivity between the Region's multiple networks and their operators.
		The mandate of this group is to undertake project and program initiatives that facilitate business trade and investment in the region.
	www.dcita.gov.au /tel/international/treaties_and_international_institutions/asia-pacific_economic_cooperation_(apec) (1593 words)

	Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Australia - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
		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.
		The Australian Government will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in 2007.
	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
		Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) groups accreditation bodies in the Asia Pacific region responsible for accrediting calibration, testing and inspection facilities.
		APLAC is recognized by Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies as a Specialist Regional Body (SRB).
		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)

	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.
		APEC made significant contributions to negotiations during the Uruguay Round in 1993 and to the approval of the Information Technology Agreement in 1996.
		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.
	www.usembassyjakarta.org /news/apec1026.html (1795 words)

	Digital Spy: CNN International announces new staff
		CNN International has announced three new appointments designed to strengthen coverage in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions.
		Martin Soong is moving from CNBC Asia to CNN's Asia headquarters in Hong Kong to anchor Hong Kong-based programming and report from the region.
		Both Guy and Octavia are experts in this region, and their knowledge will enable us to bring our global audience a fuller picture of the complex issues and events taking place there."
	www.digitalspy.co.uk /article/ds13305.html (1795 words)

	Indiantelevision dot com's Breaking News : CNN to make for better breakfasts for Asia Pacific
		CNN in the Asia Pacific operates from a fully integrated digital newsroom in Hong Kong, where more than 32 hours a week of programming are produced, including six prime-time regional programs broadcast live daily.
		The new show comes close on the heels of a recent Pan Asian research conducted by Asia Market Intelligence, which shows CNN as the leader among international news channels in Asia for the fifth consecutive year, according to CNN International Asia Pacific senior VP Ian Macintosh.
		CNN's technology correspondent Kristie Lu-Stout and other staffers from across the region will feed live updates into the show, which will also feature live crosses to US, European and other key financial markets to update viewers on the latest international business and financial developments and their impact on the region.
	www.indiantelevision.com /headlines/y2k2/jan/jan53.htm (1795 words)

	Asian Markets - Site-By-Site! The International Investment Portal & Research Center
		The Asia Foundation is a private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization working to advance the mutual interests of the United States and the Asia Pacific region.
		Asia Economics Weekly is a weekly publication covering regional economics: the week ahead, statistical releases, Asia forecasts and economic diary.
		The Pacific Basin Economic Council is an association of senior business leaders from throughout the Pacific Basin Region dedicated to expanding trade and investment through fostering open markets.
	www.site-by-site.com /asia_pac.htm (1795 words)

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