Links
A quick list of links to other leading international organizations spanning the Pacific and beyond. Please check out the Resources section of our site for more specific data (statistics and economic indicators) and regional links.
- ADB
A multilateral development finance institution, established in 1966 and now owned by 58 members, dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific.
- ADB Private Sector Operations
Sustained growth creates jobs and reduces poverty, and the private sector is the largest source of employment and investment. A healthy private sector will increase the tax base for social services provided by the state.
- APEC
A regional vehicle established in 1989 for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation and to advance Asia-Pacific economic dynamism and sense of community.
- ABAC
The APEC Business Advisory Council is a permanent body which provides an independent business perspective within the APEC process.
- APEC Electronic Commerce Steering Group
Established to ensure continued co-ordination and pursuit of the Blueprint for Action, involving relevant sub-fora as well as business sector experts.
- ASEAN
Established in 1967 to accelerate the economic growth, social progress and cultural development in the region and to promote regional peace and stability.
- ESI
A private, non-profit, non-partisan public policy research organization dedicated to assuring that globalization works with market forces to achieve maximum benefits rather than distorting markets and imposing costs.
- EWC
Established in 1960 to promote better understanding and relations between the nations of Asia and the Pacific through cooperative study, training and research.
- Institute for Public-Private Partnerships
Training and technical assistance firm dedicated to fostering public-private partnerships in infrastructure development, municipal and governmental services, financial sector reform, urban renewal, non-governmental organization (NGO) development, and business/economic development.
- OECD
An organization that provides governments a setting in which to discuss economic and social policy, compare experiences, seek answers to common problems and co-ordinate domestic and international policies.
- PECC
A tripartite partnership of senior individuals from business and industry, government, academic and other intellectual circles who discuss freely on current, practical policy issues of the Asia-Pacific region.
- Salzburg Seminar
A leading forum that brings together future leaders from government, business, academia, and the independent sector for global dialogues on issues of pressing international concern.
- South Pacific Forum - Mirror
Founded in 1971, representing Heads of Government of all the independent and self-governing Pacific Island countries, Australia and New Zealand.
- Transparency International
Non-profit, non-governmental organization working to counter corrupt international business and government practices. Extensive data and research available online.
- United Nations (UN)
Established in 1945, its 188 member countries are committed to preserving peace through international cooperation and collective security.
- UNDP
The mission of the United Nations Development Programme is to assisting countries in poverty eradication, employment, empowerment of women and environmental protection.
- UNCTAD
The UN Conference on Trade and Development, established in 1964, is the principal organ of the United Nations General Assembly in the field of trade and development.
- World Bank
Founded in 1944, the World Bank is a development institution whose goal is to reduce poverty by promoting sustainable economic growth in its client countries.
- WTO
An international organization dealing with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.
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