Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Published purpose

The Support for APEC Inclusive and Sustainable Growth project aims to improve the enabling environment for economic growth in developing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies in the Asia-Pacific region. The project will support activities funded by two APEC Sub-Funds and the APEC Policy Support Unit, which are administered by the APEC Secretariat. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) 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 aims to institutionalise and provide ongoing support to advance APEC’s objectives of increasing women’s economic participation. The APEC Policy Support Unit’s mission is to provide APEC robust research and analysis to support APEC fora and members so that policy development is evidence-based. Typical projects under the Sub-Funds include participation in or sponsorship of training, workshops and conferences and funding studies or research directly contributing to the thematic focus of the Sub-Funds.