The United States Government (USG) launched the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Technical Assistance and Training Facility (TATF) in October 2008, underlining the USG’s commitment to assist APEC in achieving its objectives. APEC is the premier venue for the USG to engage the Asia-Pacific region on a wide range of economic and other issues.

Project Objectives

• Support APEC and the APEC Secretariat in furthering regional economic integration
• Support the Bogor Goals of free and open trade
• Help APEC become a more strategically managed regional institution