The APEC E-Commerce Readiness Initiative is a partnership of the business community and APEC to enable member economies to participate competitively in e-commerce and to increase community prosperity from electronic trade. Every economy, presents a readiness profile on the global stage, composed of its national policies, level of technology integration, and regulatory practices. The Guide points to prescriptions for the changes that are necessary to improve the business environment.

• Steps for Officials in Managing the Readiness Self-Assessment Process
• APEC E-Commerce Readiness Initiative
• APEC E-Commerce Readiness Assessment Guide
• Basic Infrastructure & Technology
• Access to Necessary Services
• Current Level and Type of Use of the Internet
• Promotion and Facilitation Activities
• Skills and Human Resources
• Positioning for the Digital Economy
• Annex - Acronyms & Definitions