The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum is the primary vehicle of the Pacific Rim for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation. Its goal is to advance Asia-Pacific economic dynamism and sense of community. 1. APEC Energy Fact Sheet - U.S. Department of Energy publication reporting on energy resources and consumption data for APEC member economies. 2. APEC Finance and Development Program (AFDP) - Initiative proposed by the People's Republic of China to provide research funding, training, and other resources to boost the proficiency of member economies in finance and development. Site includes event information, description of current research projects, and Secretariat information. 3. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) - Promotes liberal trade and economic policies along the Pacific Rim. 4. Australian APEC Study Centre - Unit of Monash University, Melbourne which researches and educates the public on issues related to APEC. Description of current activities, recent publications, and related links included. 5. CBC News Indepth: APEC - CBC.ca's Indepth information on the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) including a timeline and story links. 6. CNN.com Specials APEC - Special report from CNN on the 2003 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. 7. NodeWorks Encyclopedia - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation - Hyperlinked encyclopedia entry offers a brief history of the APEC group and its member states. 8. TIC-CAR Project Through the A3CA Database - An effort to create a clearinghouse of information about conformity assessment bodies (CABs)-- those relating to testing, inspection, calibration, certification, and accreditation services-- in the APEC region. Statistics, searchable database, and related sites available.

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