APEC

APEC operates as a cooperative, multilateral economic and trade forum. Member economies participate on the basis of open dialogue and respect for views of all participants. In APEC, all economies have an equal say and decision-making is reached by consensus. There are no binding commitments or treaty obligations. Commitments are undertaken on a voluntary basis and capacity building projects help members implement APEC initiatives... APEC works to help all residents of the Asia-Pacific participate in the growing economy. For example, APEC projects provide digital skills training for rural communities and help indigenous women export their products. Recognizing the impacts of climate change, APEC members implement initiatives to increase energy efficiency and promote sustainable management of forest and marine resources... The idea of establishing an APEC Education Forum - the body that preceded the APEC Education Network (EDNET) - was proposed during the first meeting of Education..

Also known as: APEC Secretariat

Primary location: Singapore