Inside APEC
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Introducing APEC
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APEC Member Economies
APEC Official Observers
• Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat
• Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)
• Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
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APEC’s Economic Significance
World 6.8 billion
World US$38 trillion
World US$58 trillion
APEC 2.7 billion
APEC US$17 trillion
APEC US$32 trillion
Source: StatsAPEC, Key Indicators Database.
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APEC’s Mission Statement
APEC is the premier Asia-Pacific economic forum. Our
primary goal is to support sustainable economic growth and
prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.
We are united in our drive to build a dynamic and
harmonious Asia-Pacific community by championing free
and open trade and investment, promoting and
accelerating regional economic integration, encouraging
economic and technical cooperation, enhancing human
security, and facilitating a favorable and sustainable
business environment. Our initiatives turn policy goals into
concrete results and agreements into tangible benefits.
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Benefit of Liberalization
 Citizen Perspective
Increases product choice; lowers prices; raises
standards of living and stimulates employment
 Business Perspective
Opens markets, increases competition and
innovation, and lowers production and costs
 Economy Perspective
Increases trade, contributes to economic
development and regional integration
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APEC’s Development
 1989-1992 Ministerial level dialogue
 1993 First APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting
 1994 “Bogor Goals of free and open trade and
investment in the Asia-Pacific”
 by 2010 for industrialised economies
 by 2020 for developing economies
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APEC’s Achievements
 Average tariffs have
fallen in the APEC
region between
1989-2010
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APEC’s Achievements
Trade transaction costs in APEC region
 5% reduction (2007-2010 period)
 US$58.7 billion in savings
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APEC’s Progress
 5-fold increase in APEC members’ total trade
Between 1989 and 2010 from US$3.1 trillion to $16.8 trillion
 Employment in APEC economies – 10.9%h
 Poverty in APEC region - 44% i
Source: StatsAPEC, Key Indicators Database; World Bank, World Development Indicators.
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APEC’s Three Pillars
1. Trade and Investment Liberalization
 Tariff and non-tariff barriers
 Regional economic integration
2. Business Facilitation
 Ease of Doing Business
 Structural reform
 Supply chain connectivity
3. Economic and Technical Cooperation
 Capacity building
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APEC and Capacity Building
Economic and Technical Cooperation
(ECOTECH)
Narrow gap between developing and industrialized economies
1,600 Capacity Building Projects since 1993
 Workshops and seminars for government officials,
businesses and individuals
 Conducted by APEC Working Groups and Task Forces
– Telecommunications
– Mining
– Human Resources Development
– Emergency Preparedness
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Implementation
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Osaka Action Agenda
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Individual Action Plans
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Collective Action Plans
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APEC’s Expanded Scope
 Counter-terrorism
 Health pandemics
 Emergency preparedness
 Climate change mitigation
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APEC and Structural Reform
Structural Reform Efforts in APEC
Leaders’ Agenda to
Implement Structural
Reform (LAISR)
APEC New Strategy
for Structural Reform
(ANSSR)
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Regulatory reform
Competition policy
Public sector governance
Corporate governance
Strengthening economic and legal
infrastructure
Promote balanced and sustainable growth
Foster transparency, competition and better
functioning markets
Enhance opportunities for women
Emphasize education, SME development
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APEC and the Business Community
APEC makes doing business:
 Cheaper
 Easier
 More predictable
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How APEC Operates
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APEC and the Business Community
 Industry Dialogues
 APEC Business Advisory Council
 APEC CEO Summit
 APEC Business Travel Card
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APEC Secretariat
 APEC Secretariat established in 1993
 Headed by Executive Director,
Dr. Alan Bollard
 Support units include:
- Communications
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Project Management Unit
- Policy Support Unit
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APEC Host Economies
YEAR
MEMBER ECONOMY
LEADERS’ MEETING VENUE
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
Indonesia
Russia
United States
Japan
Singapore
Peru
Australia
Vietnam
Korea
Chile
Thailand
Mexico
China
Brunei Darussalam
New Zealand
Malaysia
Canada
Philippines
Japan
Indonesia
United States
Bali
Vladivostok
Honolulu
Yokohoma
Singapore
Lima
Sydney
Hanoi
Busan
Santiago
Bangkok
Los Cabos
Shanghai
Bandar Seri Bengawan
Auckland
Kuala Lumpur
Vancouver
Subic
Osaka
Bogor
Blake Island, Seattle
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APEC Indonesia 2013
“Resilient Asia-Pacific, Engine of Global Growth”
I.
Attaining the Bogor Goals
II. Achieving Sustainable Growth
with Equity
III. Promoting Connectivity
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