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Report to EWG 47 Kunming, China. Jonghan Park Program Director 21 May 2014. APEC Secretariat Report on Key Developments. APEC China 2014 Priorities Advancing regional economic integration Promoting innovative development, economic reform and growth
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Report to EWG 47 Kunming, China Jonghan Park Program Director 21 May 2014
APEC Secretariat Report on Key Developments • APEC China 2014 Priorities • Advancing regional economic integration • Promoting innovative development, economic reform and growth • Strengthening comprehensive connectivity and infrastructure development • SCE looks forward to receiving EWG’s Strategic Plan • New Project Guidebook can be found at APEC Website. • http://www.apec.org/~/media/Files/Projects/Resources/201402_APECProjectsGuidebook_9thEd.docx • Japan’s contribution to ASF Enegry Efficiency and Low-Carbon Measures Sub fund at JPY230,240,000 (circa USD 2.3 million)
Overall Approval Process of CN - Session 1, 2014 *subject to final funding approval after quality assessment of the full project proposals
In Principle Approval of EWG CNs - Session 1, 2014
Operational Account (OA) $905,466 Trade & Investment Liberalisation Session 2, 2014: Funds Available Estimates $295,194 and Facilitation Account (TILF) APEC Support Fund (ASF) $372,042 General Fund • Note: • Figures fluctuate based on contributions received, funds dispersed and monies returned; • Figures are estimates as of 31 March 2014 and have not been adjusted to incorporate any unspent Session 1 funds. Further adjustments will be made after Session 1 is complete; and • All Figures in USD. ASF Sub-funds (i) Human Security $212,259 (ii) Health & Emerg Preparedness $256,242 (iii) TFAPII $71,856 (iv) Science and Technology $253,544 $1,080,759 (v) Energy Efficiency (vi) ANSSR $619,506 (vii) Supply Chain Connectivity $665,843 Total OA+TILF+ASF $4,732,711
2014 – Dates and Deadlines • Session 1: Concept Notes approved. • Proposals due – • May 15 for May 23 approval; or • May 23 for June 6 approval; or • June 2 for June 20 approval • Session 2: Concept Notes due July 21 • Notes: • Deadlines expire midnight, Singapore time • After CN deadline, the PO has approximately 2 weeks to ensure CN compliance and forum endorsement • All dates and details subject to change (check website: • http://www.apec.org/Projects/Applying-for-Funds.aspx)
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