Key Priorities

Helping Countries in Transition: Using regional expertise to support and accelerate economic & social development in countries in transition.

Developing & supporting new drivers of regional economic growth to build shared prosperity & inclusive development.

Doing More for Women and Youth: Ensuring equality of opportunity to fully engage the talents of women and young people.

Addressing all forms of inequality & discrimination, focusing on fully engaging the talents of women and young people.

Sustainable Development & Resilience: Leading a big final push to 2015 on the MDGs and more sustainable & resilient Asia-Pacific development in the years ahead.

Leading a development agenda for a more resilient Asia-Pacific, based on equity & sustainability, caring for the well-being of our people & our planet, with a big final push to 2015 on the MDGs.

Rebalancing Growth: Strengthening regional markets, local demand, and connectivity to ‘shock-proof’ Asia-Pacific economies amid global turbulence

Building stronger integration in Asia-Pacific through closer cooperation & enhanced connectivity.

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