The Update provides a concise summary of APEC’s activities undertaken by its various committees, subcommittees, working groups, expert groups and special task groups. This first section highlights information about the APEC process, including goals, functions, key stakeholder involvement, action plans and themes for 2003.

• Foreword
• Introduction
• APEC Structure
• Activities of APEC Fora
• Special Task Groups
• Other APEC Activities
• APEC Contacts
• Abbreviations