Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Published purpose

The Strengthening Collaborative Actions, Leadership and Enterprise Development (SCALED) project aims to improve the enabling environment for inclusive trade and investment for developing Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies in the Asia-Pacific region and strengthen their capacities to better manage marine debris. The project seeks to support activities funded by 2 APEC Sub-Funds, 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 the building of inclusive economies through MSME-led poverty reduction. The Marine Debris Management and Innovation (MDMI) Sub-Fund aims to institutionalize and provide ongoing support to advance APEC’s objectives of reducing marine debris to promote sustainable development. Typical projects under the Sub-Funds include attendance to or sponsorship of training, workshops and conferences and funding the conduct of studies or research directly contributing to the thematic focus of the Sub-Funds.