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Policy Dialogue on AI in Trade Context for Enhanced Cooperation within APEC
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific.
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region.
APEC ensures that goods, services, investment and people move easily across borders. Members facilitate this trade through faster customs procedures at borders; more favorable business climates behind the border; and aligning regulations and standards across the region.
APEC has helped drive economic growth and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific by reducing trade barriers, improving the ease of doing business and strengthening connectivity among economies. These efforts have contributed to rising incomes, expanded trade and greater opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.
APEC has helped drive economic growth and cooperation across the Asia-Pacific by reducing trade barriers, improving the ease of doing business and strengthening connectivity among economies. These efforts have contributed to rising incomes, expanded trade and greater opportunities for businesses and communities across the region.
APEC brings together governments, businesses and stakeholders to collaborate on shared priorities. Explore opportunities to participate in events, contribute to initiatives and engage with APEC’s work across the region.
APEC brings together governments, businesses and stakeholders to collaborate on shared priorities. Explore opportunities to participate in events, contribute to initiatives and engage with APEC’s work across the region.

Proceedings
•February 2025
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SOM Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE), Small and Medium Enterprises Working Group (SMEWG)
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The report explores the critical role of digitalization in empowering micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives within APEC economies. It highlights systemic barriers such as limited digital literacy, infrastructure gaps, and gender-specific challenges, offering actionable strategies to address them. Key insights stem from a two-day symposium that brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and MSME representatives to share best practices and foster collaboration. Discussions emphasized the transformative potential of digital financial services, e-commerce platforms, and sustainability-driven initiatives to enhance MSMEs' global market access. The report concludes with policy recommendations to strengthen capacity-building, promote gender inclusivity, and integrate sustainable practices, positioning MSMEs as pivotal drivers of economic growth and resilience across the Asia-Pacific region.
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