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The Theme for APEC 2000 In Brunei Darussalam

Delivering to the Community Building Stronger Foundations Creating New Opportunities Making APEC Matter More

Building Stronger Foundations

Strengthening Markets Developing skills for the financial sector Building from competition principles Improving economic governance

Trading Confidently Strengthening the Multilateral Trade System Facilitating goods and services flows

Integrating the Human Factor Strengthening Human Resource Development across the APEC agenda Human Resource Development and Structural Adjustment

Creating New Opportunities

Information and Communication Technology Developing the Infrastructure Developing a dynamic E-Commerce Framework

Technology Plus Training for changes: broadening access to technology Developing a knowledge-based economy Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital for Small and Medium Enterprises

Making APEC Matter More

Interacting effectively with business Improving and communicating APEC action plans Enhancing information flows for Small & Medium Underpinning the role of women in business

Benefitting regional travelers More open Air Services Tourism, including Eco-Tourism APEC Travel Card

Youth and Education Broadening Youth Awareness APEC Study Centres and APEC Education Forum Outreach

Focusing on Necessities Energy APEC Food System Biotechnology

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