What are the Bogor Goals?

These targets became known as the “Bogor Goals,” an ambitious manifestation of APEC’s common belief that free and open trade and investment are essential to realize the growth potential of the region and enhance economic and social outcomes for all APEC economies.

Which of the following APEC pillars aims to reduce and eliminate tariff and non tariff barriers to trade and investment*?

ASEAN Free Trade Area – a trade bloc agreement by the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Seeks to increase ASEAN’s competitive edge as a production base in the world market through the elimination of tariff and non-tariff barriers, and to attract more foreign investment to the region.

What is APEC fora?

They help translate the policy directions of APEC Economic Leaders and Ministers into actions and help create tangible benefits for people living in the Asia-Pacific region. APEC provides funding for over 100 projects each year, with around USD17. These fora are described as the Responsible APEC Fora (RAF).

What is the purpose of APEC?

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, established in 1989, has become the pre-eminent economic forum in the Asia-Pacific region. Its primary purpose is to promote sustainable economic growth, trade and investment, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

What are the three pillars of APEC?

The Action Agenda consists of three pillars; (1) liberalization, (2) facilitation and (3) economic and technical coopertion. The three pillars are expected to interact with each other in a way that will maximize the growth and prosperity in the region.

What is Bogor Declaration?

The Bogor Declaration, issued during the 1994 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bogor, Indonesia establishing an ultimate direction of the APEC progress. APEC sets the Bogor Goals of, “free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific by 2010 for developed economies and 2020 for developing economies.”

What is the goal of APEC with regards to the imposition of tariffs?

In a landmark agreement, APEC is encouraging the development of clean technologies and greener growth across the region by lower tariffs on environmental goods.

What are the steps taken by APEC to achieve its goal?

APEC achieves its goals by promoting dialogue and arriving at decisions on a consensus basis, giving equal weight to the views of all members. APEC Member Economies report progress towards achieving free and open trade and investment goals through Individual Action Plans (IAPs) and Collective Action Plans (CAPs).

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What are the four values of APEC?

APEC’s 21 members aim to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting balanced, inclusive, sustainable, innovative and secure growth and by accelerating regional economic integration.