The State of the RegionReport and its predecessor, Pacific Economic Outlook (PEO), provide annual economic forecasts for the region covered by the Pacific Economic Cooporation Council (PECC). Prepared by leading economists from each member economy, the reports provide timely and authoritative information for policy makers, business and the research community.
The Pacific Economic Outlook has been transformed into a new flagship publication of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council, called the State of the Region. This new publication continues to include economic forecasts from PECC member economies, but will also features information and analysis on a cross-cutting theme that is of relevance to the region.
The report covers major developments affecting Asia Pacific regional cooperation and aims at providing an easily accessible update on the progress being made in community building in the region.
Report Structure:
- Narrative essay on major developments in the region, drawing on: commissioned expert
analysis and a survey of opinion leaders from the Asia Pacific
- The Economic Outlook for the region
The Canadian Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (CANCPEC) at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is responsible for the activities of the State of the Region forecast group and manages the production of its annual publication. Yuen Pau Woo, chair of CANCPEC and President and C0-CEO of APF Canada, is overall coordinator of the forecasting panel.
The State of the RegionReport and its predecessor, Pacific Economic Outlook (PEO), provide annual economic forecasts for the region covered by the Pacific Economic Cooporation Council (PECC). Prepared by leading economists from each member economy, the reports provide timely and authoritative information for policy makers, business and the research community.
