Key Priorities

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

    Sustaining Inclusive Growth

    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.

    Equity & Social Inclusion

    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.

    Sustainable Development & Resilience

    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

    Regional Cooperation & Connectivity

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