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APEC Workshop: Towards Digital Trade Ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region.
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region.
APEC has helped drive economic growth and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific by reducing trade barriers, improving the ease of doing business and strengthening connectivity among economies. These efforts have contributed to rising incomes, expanded trade and greater opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.
APEC has helped drive economic growth and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific by reducing trade barriers, improving the ease of doing business and strengthening connectivity among economies. These efforts have contributed to rising incomes, expanded trade and greater opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.
APEC brings together governments, businesses and stakeholders to collaborate on shared priorities. Explore opportunities to participate in events, contribute to initiatives and engage with APEC’s work across the region.
APEC brings together governments, businesses and stakeholders to collaborate on shared priorities. Explore opportunities to participate in events, contribute to initiatives and engage with APEC’s work across the region.

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•February 2025
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SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE), Human Resources Development Working Group (HRDWG)
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This summary report provides a comprehensive overview of the APEC project APEC School Leadership Program (ASLP): School Leadership Development for Materializing Education Innovation in the APEC region, Focusing on “Interconnected and Inclusive Education Leadership”.
Held in Seoul, Korea, in October 2024, the onsite training workshop brought together 42 school leaders from 14 APEC member economies. The program was designed to better equip school leaders with the skills and knowledge for the future by fostering high-quality digital competency and inclusive education cooperation across the APEC region. Through lectures, group activities, and field visits, participants developed actionable strategies to drive educational transformation and strengthen international cooperation. The report details objectives, methodologies, and measurable results, including improved leadership competencies. Future recommendations emphasize expanding participation, enhancing the online platform, and building a sustainable network of school leaders to ensure long-term impact.