APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

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Did you know? The Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) is a concept initially proposed by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in 2004. Two years later, APEC Economic Leaders acknowledged that it merits serious consideration as a long-term prospect. This publication from the #APECPolicySupportUnit reviews the collective progress of APEC economies in moving forward with the FTAAP agenda. Download the report to discover more about the findings and recommendations. https://lnkd.in/gwu6gFuM

We chatted with New Zealand Minister Chris Penk on APEC's role as an incubator of ideas to improve and increase trade in the region. This includes enhancing trade mechanisms to be more sustainable and inclusive so that women and the Indigenous People can also greatly benefit from trade and be economically empowered.

In case you missed it, the Arequipa Goals were endorsed in May by the Human Resources Development Working Group, reaffirming APEC's commitment to advancing progress through policies that empower people with disabilities for sustainable and inclusive growth. What do the goals consist of? How will the goals empower people with disabilities to achieve their full economic potential? Watch the video to find out more!

"It is urgent, and also important, to create conditions and develop innovative, sustainable and effective strategies to increase the participation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers." - Angela Teresa Hernandez Cajo, Peru’s Minister of Women and Vulnerable Populations. Read the full blog at the link below. https://ow.ly/marL50SlS8h

[BLOG] APEC Secretariat Executive Director Dr Rebecca Sta. Maria shares her thoughts on balancing economic growth and sustainability in the tourism sector and how a strategic plan can guide policymakers and industry players on the best way to succeed in having both. "The new Tourism Strategic Plan 2025-2029 will be our blueprint for the future of tourism that is sustainable and inclusive." - Dr Rebecca Sta. Maria. Learn more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gTjYg2tu

Catch our conversation with Mary Ng, Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development. She stressed the importance of ensuring women's full participation in the economy and supporting their economic participation with inclusive policies. Watch the video today!

We spoke with Angela Teresa Hernandez Cajo, Peru’s Minister of Women and Vulnerable Populations to get insights on the importance of empowering women and policies that promote the prevention of violence to enhance women's economic participation. Press play to listen to our conversation.

Earlier today, Chantelle Stratford PSM, Chair of the APEC Policy Partnership on Women and the Economy was at the APEC Secretariat for a conversation exploring how APEC can enhance economic growth through a greater focus on gender equality. Chantelle shared insights on global trends in gender equality and women’s economic empowerment including statistics on women's representation in the workforce especially in leadership roles. Together with the staff from the Secretariat, she discussed the barriers to opportunities for individuals, closing the gender gap, and collective efforts to tackle these challenges, including creating an enabling environment, increasing women’s access to participate in the economy, and breaking gender norms. See you in Lima for the third #APECPeru2024 cluster meeting, Chantelle!