International Trade & Development - , Kowloon, Hong Kong
The original concept for the PBEC was born out of a Japanese and Australian initiative from discussions that commenced in 1964. In the Pacific, the WWII was not such a distant memory. Europe was forming itself into a trade and financial union and the Pan Pacific region was seen, in business terms, as asleep. China's commercial awakening was 15 years away and international business was focused on the US and Europe. In April 1967, some 54 participants gathered together to establish a business council.The Pacific Basin Economic Cooperation Committee was officially launched in Sydney in May 1968. This meeting was attended by 90 delegates and 25 observers and the founding countries were Japan, Australia, the US, New Zealand and Canada. Over the years PBEC and its members have given rise and support to the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC), as well as nurturing the formation of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation group otherwise known as APEC. PBEC has a long and significant relationship with both organizations and is an institutional member of PECC. Today, PBEC is THE independent voice of business across the Pacific. Covering the 21 economies of APEC, its an organization of business leaders seeking access and opportunities. Completely independent and apolitical, PBEC and its members offer important counsel to business and governments alike around the region. PBEC Vision The Pacific Basin Economic Council believes that through cooperation and the exchange of ideas, the private sector can work with governments to promote significant growth and prosperity in Asia Pacific. Independent, apolitical, forward looking and pro-business, the Pacific Basin Economic Council aspires to champion and promote regional economic integration and growth. www.pbec.org
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