APEC 2011 in Hawaii

Alpha Kappa Iota Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa

Honolulu Community College - University of Hawaii

What is APEC?

The (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) member ECONOMIES, (NOT "Countries,") have met yearly since 1998. A delegation of officials, including the head of state, from each country meets with other delegations and individual leaders primarily to discuss trade issues. Often the heads of state also meet in pairs to discuss even more important matters and troublesome issues. APEC provides the leaders of two countries with a yearly chance to discuss issues without the formality and politics of a formal state visit.

Why is APEC in Hawaii?

Each year a different member economy plays host to the meeting. In 2011 it is the turn of the USA to host the event. Honolulu won the competition among several US cities to play host this year. It will probably be at least 21 years before the USA again gets to host APEC, and Honolulu may not get chosen next time around. In 2012 the APEC meeting will be hosted by Russia in the city of Moscow.

Who are the APEC Economies?

Watch these video talks by our students and see the list of the current APEC members on the left menu. For more information about each just click on the name. You will also find the "country code" you need to put on the entry form and some answers for the APEC Contest there.

Future Plans?

Several nations have asked to be members or are waiting for an invitation to join.

What Does APEC Do?

Some say they do very little! Others say APEC does way too much! For many current articles and diverse views just click on [APEC News] on the left menu and then click on the link: [Honolulu Star Advertiser - APEC News]

Want to learn more?

Enter our APEC Contest to win an iPad2. Just click on [APEC Contest] on the left menu.

by Rob Edmondson