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	Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		APEC is famous for its tradition of having attending leaders dress in the national costume of the host nation.
		APEC's stated "Bogor Goals" adopted in 1994 at the Bogor summit are aimed at free and open trade and investments by reducing tariff barrier to a level of between zero to five percent in the Asia-Pacific area for industrialized economies by 2010 and for developing economies by 2020.
		In response, APEC urged the EU to agree to farm subsidy reduction.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/APEC (937 words)

	About APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		APEC is the only inter governmental grouping in the world operating on the basis of non-binding commitments, open dialogue and equal respect for the views of all participants.
		APEC was established in 1989 to further enhance economic growth and prosperity for the region and to strengthen the Asia-Pacific community.
		APEC also works to create an environment for the safe and efficient movement of goods, services and people across borders in the region through policy alignment and economic and technical cooperation.
	www.apecsec.org.sg /apec/about_apec.html (380 words)

	Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation - APEC
		APEC has a membership of 21 economic jurisdictions, a population of over 2.5 billion and a combined GDP of 19 trillion US dollars accounting for 47 percent of world trade.
		APEC is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.
		APEC is working to achieve what are referred to as the ‘Bogor Goals’ of free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific by 2010 for developed economies and 2020 for developing economies.
	www.valuebasedmanagement.net /organizations_apec.html (176 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.
		Economic leaders' instructions to involve youth and women in APEC's economic and technical cooperation agenda will also be addressed in 1997, as part of efforts to better involve the broader public.
		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.
	www.itcilo.it /english/actrav/telearn/global/ilo/blokit/apec.htm (4484 words)

	The World Factbook 2004 -- Field Listing - Economy - overview
		Economic reforms, launched by the new democratic government in 1991, are aimed at developing the private sector and attracting foreign investment to diversify the economy.
		Another long-term threat to continued rapid economic growth is the deterioration in the environment, notably air pollution, soil erosion, and the steady fall of the water table especially in the north.
		Economic affairs are affected by the division of the country.
	www.brainyatlas.com /fields/2116.html (16442 words)

	Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), organization of 20 nations and one administrative region dedicated to promoting regional economic...
		Chile is a member of several international trade organizations, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Latin American...
		In 1989 an organization called the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was formed to facilitate trade between North America, Oceania, and Asia....
	encarta.msn.com /Asia-Pacific_Economic_Cooperation.html (148 words)

	Online NewsHour: APEC -- November 24, 1997
		Following Elizabeth Farnsworth's report from the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting (APEC) in Vancouver, Margaret Warner speaks with an expert about the Asia's latest economic news.
		APEC signed an agreement to "substantially eliminate" tariffs on computers and telecommunications equipment by the year 2000.
		Now, what’s happening is because of the economic crisis that we’re experiencing workers are being laid off; the factories are being closed; and these are particularly the small and medium industries, which -- contracting system as part of the global phenomenon that takes place.
	www.pbs.org /newshour/bb/asia/july-dec97/apec_11-24.html (1519 words)

	Online NewsHour: APEC -- November 25, 1997 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		So APEC is setting up a machinery for peer pressure, where countries in the region will lean on others to act preventatively to hold off and avoid a crisis that will otherwise engulf the whole region, as it has this time.
		SPENCER MICHELS: Asian businessmen here also praised the APEC leaders’ perseverance in the midst of the crisis in pushing forward with their agenda of trade liberalization; that is, lower tariffs and fewer barriers to foreign investment.
		Timothy Ong of Brunei is an APEC adviser.
	www.pbs.org /newshour/bb/asia/july-dec97/apec_11-25.html (960 words)

	Fact sheet: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation - APEC US Department of State Dispatch - Find Articles
		Economic relations among economies of the region also have increased dramatically, fueled by growing trade and financial flows.
		Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in 1989 to better manage the effects of growing interdependence in the Pacific region and sustain economic growth.
		The APEC chair rotates annually among members and is responsible for hosting the annual ministerial meeting.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1584/is_n47_v6/ai_18004821 (346 words)

	Ministry of Foreign Affair - Seven meetings kick off first APEC Senior Officials' Meeting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Chau added that so far, more than 1,100 delegates from 21 APEC member economies have registered to join the SOM I that is slated to commence in Ha Noi on March 2, among them 84 from the United States and 80 from Japan.
		Discussions in SOM I will primarily concentrate on how to implement the APEC 2006 theme "Toward a dynamic community for sustainable development and prosperity" and other issues put forth by Viet Nam, the host country of this year's event.
		Established in Canberra, Australia, in 1989, APEC is currently comprised of 21 member economies.
	www.mofa.gov.vn /en/nr040807104143/nr040807105001/ns060221140058 (239 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Brunei (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Petroleum and gas-rich Brunei is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
		Brunei's leaders are concerned that steadily increased integration in the world economy will undermine internal social cohesion although it became a more prominent player by serving as chairman for the 2000 APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum.
		Plans for the future include upgrading the labor force, reducing unemployment, strengthening the banking and tourist sectors, and, in general, further widening the economic base beyond oil and gas.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Brunei (1656 words)

	Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) - US Department of State
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		The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says the United States welcomes a commitment by trade ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum to take action on critical issues that have created an impasse in the current round of World Trade Organization negotiations.
		The $601,893 grant is part of the United States' continued support for increased trade efficiency in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation region.
	usinfo.state.gov /eap/east_asia_pacific/apec.html (243 words)

	Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
		Faced with the dilemma between the need to maintain rapid economic growth, which may run the risk of destroying the environment and ecological systems, and the necessity to safeguard natural resources and life conditions...
		Lima, Peru, July 17, 2006 -- The inception of APEC against the background of the unfolding geopolitical situation after the collapse of the cold war was an important landmark.
		July 16, 2006, Singapore -- Preparations for APEC Peru 2008 moved a step closer this week with an official visit to Lima by the Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat that is based in Singapore.
	www.apecsec.org.sg (316 words)

	Pravda.RU Deputy Head of Presidential Administration: Globalization must be beneficial to all countries
		On the eve of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Thailand, deputy head of the RF presidential administration Sergei Prikhodko stated that in recent years this forum has been focusing on the problems related to the globalization process and creation of "new economy," with their complex influence on economic and social spheres.
		Japan deems it important and hails the expansion of Russia's economic presence in the APEC countries, Japanese Ambassador to Moscow Issei Nomura said in an exclusive RIA Novosti interview.
		On the eve of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Thailand, deputy head of the RF presidential administration Sergei Prikhodko stated that in recent years this forum has been focusing on the problems related to the globalization process and creation of "new economy" More details...
	newsfromrussia.com /world/2003/10/18/50584.html (2127 words)

	U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific - Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation - John S. Wolf, U.S. Coordinator of APEC - ...
		And I see the parallel in APEC; we build and nurture relationships within the organization and with business in order to eliminate barricades to our goods and services.
		He set forth a vision of a "New Pacific Community built on shared strength, shared prosperity, and shared commitment to democratic values." These three elements are mutually reinforcing.
		To realize the vision of a Pacific community - small c - we have been pursuing a variety of initiatives in our bilateral and multilateral policies, of which APEC is key
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1584/is_n41_v7/ai_18943733 (493 words)

	Asia Pacific Economic Cooperative
		This APEC site is currently under rapid development to support the needs of many economies.
		This site is designed to support the development of academic curricula in all APEC economies.
		The charge of the CISSE curriculum subcommittee is “…to encourage the development and expansion of Information Security curricula especially at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
	apec.isu.edu (638 words)

	APEC Forum Business Code of Conduct
		The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum Business Code of Conduct resulted from a process initiated at the 1999 APEC CEO Summit in Auckland, New Zealand.
		Purpose: The APEC Business Code draws explicitly upon other sources — for example, the Caux Round Table Principles for Business and the OECD Guidelines for Corporate Governance — to create a model code a company can use to supplement or strengthen its own code of conduct.
		While intended to supplement company codes of conduct, it is expected that the CEO of any enterprise using the APEC Business Code would sign the Code and formally agree to uphold the moral obligations it expresses.
	www.cauxroundtable.org /APECForumBusinessCodeofConduct.html (384 words)

	BU Libraries \| Research Tools \| APEC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) An association of nations around the Pacific rim aiming at the creation of a Pacific free trade area.
		APEC was set up in 1990; its members include Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, and the US.
		It aims at creating a free trade area for its industrialized members by 2010, and its less-developed members by 2020.
	www.bu.edu /library/guides/countries/apec.html (94 words)

	415-Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Workshop
		The APEC Workshop on Assessing and Maintaining the Integrity of Existing Offshore Oil and Gas Facilities was held in Beijing, China, October 9-11, 2000.
		It was held pursuant to the APEC Action Plan for the sustainability of the Marine Environment in which APEC recognized the value of reviewing the issue of the integrity of offshore oil and gas platforms in the APEC context.
		The workshop was designed to provide practical guidance to address the issues faced by industry as well as regulatory authorities in dealing with aging offshore oil and gas facilities.
	www.mms.gov /tarprojects/415.htm (175 words)

	Thailand Promotes Traditional Arts and Crafts at APEC
		Chiang Mai, Thailand (PRWEB) October 20, 2003-- Thai companies and the Thai government are taking advantage of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting taking place in Bangkok from October 18 to 21 to promote the traditional arts and handicrafts for which Thailand is famous.
		Running concurrently with APEC, a “Thai Goods Fair” showcases arts and crafts from various projects sponsored by the Royal family, exposing visitors from throughout the Asia Pacific region to the diverse range of handicrafts originating in Thailand.
		He sees APEC as an excellent opportunity for more people to be exposed to the skills and abilities of Thai craftspeople.
	www.emediawire.com /releases/2003/10/prweb85433.htm (689 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Bird-flu worries: Most Utahns have fears; few altering holiday plans
		Bird flu and ways to prevent pandemic are very much on the minds of world leaders — including President Bush — who have put the topic on the agenda during this week's Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in South Korea.
		The APEC meeting this week is expected to include agreement for an early warning system in case of outbreaks of bird flu.
		But the H5N1 avian flu virus that is now infecting Asian birds and that has caused human illness and death is resistant to two popular antiviral medications used for flu, amantadine and rimantadine, the CDC says.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,635161833,00.html (647 words)

	Foreign Correspondent - 12/09/2000: Interview with Alan Oxley
		His current position is Chairman of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation at Melbourne's Monash University.
		Mr Oxley speaks to Jennifer from Melbourne where he was attending the World Economic Forum.
		Would you accept that even though globalisation maybe has won the economic case, when it comes to politics and social legitimacy, it's losing it.
	www.abc.net.au /foreign/s220003.htm (1091 words)

	S.U.N.Y. Maritime College
		In the right foreground is a member of the APEC secretariat, Director (Program) Julio A. Bravo.
		The 21 members of APEC are: Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; People's Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; The Republic of the Philippines; The Russian Federation; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; United States of America; Viet Nam.
		The ambitious project anticipates the development of expanded international cooperation in training personnel and conducting ISPS drills and exercises including regional coordinating bodies.
	www.sunymaritime.edu /news/03_03_06vietnam.htm (748 words)

	Brunei - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stated plans for the future include upgrading the labour force, reducing unemployment, strengthening the banking and tourist sectors, and, in general, further widening the economic base.
		The national airline, Royal Brunei is trying to make Brunei a hub for international travel between Europe and Australia/New Zealand.
		It also has services to major Asian destinations.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brunei (1607 words)

	Delegation Of Secretariat Of Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation Arrives In Vladivostok - Pravda.Ru
		Delegation Of Secretariat Of Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation Arrives In Vladivostok - Pravda.Ru 29 July 2006
		Delegation Of Secretariat Of Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation Arrives In Vladivostok
		A delegation of the Secretariat of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum arrived in the capital of the Maritime Territory on Thursday as part of the preparations for holding a regular APEC forum in Vladivostok.
	english.pravda.ru /world/2001/11/08/20331_.html (296 words)

	Apec: Press Releases
		Thailand is taking advantage of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting taking place in Bangkok from October 18 to 21 to promote traditional arts and handicrafts.
		The IOC should become the network for cooperation among the rim states of Hindumahasagar.(PRWEB) February 5...
		This press release is about: community, indian, ocean, tsunami, european, cooperation, cultural, states, hindumahasagar, creating, kalyanaraman
	www.press-library.com /search/apec.htm (499 words)

	Success on 2 Continents! - 1 August 2000 - GENI Donor Letter - Index - Library - Global Energy Network Institute - GENI ...
		You'll recall the APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) Energy Ministers meeting in San Diego just three months ago.
		The final communique was favorable to the GENI Initiative, but buried deep into the rhetoric of bureaucratic-speak.
		GENI is a U.S. Tax Exempt 501(c)(3) Corporation committed to improving the quality of life for everyone without damage to the planet.
	geni.org /globalenergy/library/donor-letters/2000/Donor2000-08.shtml (554 words)

	first (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		olumbia University established the APEC Study Center in 1994 at the request of the U.S. Department of State in response to the APEC Leaders' Education Initiative introduced by President Clinton and endorsed by the leaders of the other APEC member nations at their historic meetings on Blake Island and in Seattle in November 1993.
		This Initiative calls on institutions of higher education in the United States and throughout the Asia Pacific to collaborate on Asia Pacific policy research, and through exchanges, joint research, conferences and other contacts, to help establish an emerging region-wide network of personal and institutional relationships for all member economies.
		In addition to the East Asian Institute and the Center on Japanese Economy and Business, these institutions include: the Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business, the Center for International Business Education (CIBE), the Center for Chinese Legal Studies, the Center for Japanese Legal Studies, and the Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture, among others.
	www.columbia.edu /cu/business/apec/first.htm (333 words)

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