The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is an organization of 21 Pacific Rim countries which have as their goal the enhancement of economic growth and prosperity and to strengthen the Asian-Pacific community.
 
 
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The APEC Telecommunications and Information Working Group is the arm of the group which is tasked with improving telecommunications and information infrastructure of the region by development and implementation of appropriate strategies.
http://www.apectelwg.org/
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
The official APEC site offers news, media mentions, and upcoming events, as well as ministerial statements, leaders' declarations, and details about the economies of the member states.
http://www.apec.org/
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
The U.S. Office of the United States Trade Representative's overview of the organization also proffers links to relevant trade agreements and press releases.
http://www.ustr.gov/trade-agreements/other-initiatives/asia-pacific-economic-cooperation-apec