Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Published purpose

This project aims to improve the enabling environment for economic growth in developing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies in the Asia-Pacific region. It supports activities funded by 2 APEC Sub-Funds and the APEC Policy Support Unit, administered by the APEC Secretariat. These Sub-Funds include the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Sub-Fund and the Women and the Economy Sub-Fund. MSMEs Sub-Fund aims to directly involve developing APEC MSMEs in project activities to support MSME-led work to reduce poverty and build inclusive economies. The Women and the Economy Sub-Fund seek to institutionalize and provide ongoing support to APEC to increase women’s economic participation. The APEC Policy Support Unit’s aims to provide research and analysis to support APEC fora and members in developing evidence-based policies. These Sub-Funds seek to undergo initiatives such as participation or sponsorship training, workshops, conferences and funding studies or research directly related to the Sub-Funds’ themes.