The annual report highlights the Committee's and sub-fora's progress and achievements in key priority areas including
support for the multilateral trading system; deepen economic integration; promote trade facilitation, connectivity,
digitalization and innovation; and inclusion and sustainability. The report also features progress on sustainability
front, including the environmental goods and services, inefficient fossil fuel subsidy reform and identify practical
measures to integrate inclusion and sustainability into trade policy.
Read the full report2023 APEC Economic Policy Report
As the Economic Committee's flagship report, this year’s APEC Economic Policy Report (AEPR) discusses the complex topic
of structural reform and an enabling environment for inclusive, resilient and sustainable businesses. It highlights the
importance of ensuring a conducive business environment, one that reduces transaction costs and facilitates firm entry,
operation and closure. The AEPR also points out the value of measuring and recognizing firms' contribution toward the
public interest, be it in eliminating greenhouse gas emissions or serving underserved communities.