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The G20 Summits in Asia

The annual summits, which finished last month, started with the G20 and lead to the APEC Summit. The details are following the Cannes Summit (3-4 November), Asian leaders participated in series of summits; APEC in Honolulu (12-13 November), the ASEAN summit (17-19 November) and the East Asian Summit (EAS) (19 November). The prominent feature of the Asia Pacific meetings was the return of the US, as host at APEC, where President Obama re-launched the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, targeting a 12-month completion date; and as one of the newest members of the EAS, which some see as the forum most likely to link regional and global strategic issues carry out macroeconomic re-balancing, discussions among ASEAN +3 governments should  take place in the multilateral Chiang Mai Initiative located in Thailand. The ultimate goal agreed to by all countries is to bring about a "Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific" (FTAAP) by 2020. There were no divergent views among the countries.  

APEC 2011 Framework Under The G20 an Academic Essay

These are analyze of concepts and theories of development nationally for Thailand and internationally under the framework of The Group of Twenty Nations.  These past three weeks in deepening the trust among national leaders on the world stage. The bonds of friendship can be seen between Japan and ASEAN especially during the flooding of Thailand can be seen in the global economic realm.  The mutual sharing of experiences in disaster management within the framework.

The framework which begin with the G20 leading to the the APEC summit the ultimate goal were agreed upon by all the countries is to bring about a "Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific" (FTAAP) by 2020. There were no divergent view among the countries.

The strategy of how to reach there was the problem. There has been a creation of frameworks of economic partnerships. The ASEAN nations at the core, ASEAN + 3, which involves Japan, China and Republic of Korea, or ASEAN + 6, which adds India, Australia, a New Zealand. As well as, a joint research on a Trilateral FTA among Japan, China, and the ROK would be brought to a conclusion in 2011.

In addition, the Comprehensive Economic Partnership in East Asia (CEPEA) have meeting also being lead by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. The East Asian Summit (EAS) for the first time the U.S. and Russia will participate.

To conclude, the appropriate form of development to the way of community life and local sustainability during the globalization era one can see there is one consistent actor, Japan.

APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Disaster Resiliency 2011

This is what the APEC 2011 High Level Policy agreed to in bullet form for public private partnership:

1.     Adopt a “Whole of Society” approach to developing and strengthening public-private partnerships that support business and community resilience to disasters. This includes involving all levels of government, non-government, and the private sector;

2.     Through public-private partnership programs, encourage a greater role for women in supporting disaster resilient businesses and communities;

3.     Strengthen public-private partnerships by sharing information, drawing on best practices, and learning from experiences;

4.     Leverage existing programs and resources, and strengthen partnerships that develop during disasters to sustain long-term public-private collaboration and avoid duplication of effort;

5.     Establish partnerships based on shared responsibilities and resources, with mutually agreed upon roles and tasks;

6.     Cultivate public private partnerships that are open to flexible and innovative ways of working together to build business and community resilience to disasters.

" Whole of Society " approach is very interesting for Thailand, and " Promote and facilitate the use of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), especially for SMEs," in wake of the recent flooding and clean up in Bangkok. The memories of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March the 11 are still fresh in the minds of the victims also the "Hyogo Framework for Action" help prepare Thailand for the next disaster. Hopefully, together with Asian Disaster Preparedness Center and Dr. Krasae Chanawongse Chairman ADPC Board of Trustees ( who taught me), we will be better prepared. Website is http://www.adpc.net for more information and to help.


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