Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Quang Nam (VNA) – Theyouth representatives of 17 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) membereconomies adopted a youth declaration at the closing ceremony of the APECVoices of the Future 2017 in the central province of Quang Nam on November 10.
In the declaration, the delegatessaid they believe that they will diminish the disparities between economies,accelerate communication, decrease the cost for new startups, and generate moreopportunities for young people through a communication platform.
They proposed facilitating an onlineplatform through which past delegates can mentor and support future delegatesas well as a database in which previous declarations, proposals and feedbackcan be accessed.
They also called upon leaders of membereconomies to support and consider the recommendations put forth in the annualAPEC Voices Youth Declaration.
They also appealed to APEC Leadersto provide youth from the Asia Pacific region with opportunities and platforms to voice their concern on issues relating toeducation and employment.
To facilitate human resources developmentin the digital age, the delegates aim to enhance the adaptability, education,and employment through big data and experiences among member economies.
The young delegates believed thateducational advancement and equality are essential for sustainable economicdevelopment in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Let us work together to foster a new dynamism and a brighter shared future inthe Asia-Pacific region,” they said.
The APEC Voices of the Future took place in the central city of Da Nang and theneighbouring province of Quang Nam from November 6-10 on the sidelines of theAPEC Economic Leaders’ Week, drawing 180 delegates from 17 APEC economies.
Established in 1989, APEC comprises Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China,Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore,Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the US, and Vietnam.
It represents 39 percent of the world population, 57 percentof the world GDP and 47 percent of the total trade.-VNA
In the declaration, the delegatessaid they believe that they will diminish the disparities between economies,accelerate communication, decrease the cost for new startups, and generate moreopportunities for young people through a communication platform.
They proposed facilitating an onlineplatform through which past delegates can mentor and support future delegatesas well as a database in which previous declarations, proposals and feedbackcan be accessed.
They also called upon leaders of membereconomies to support and consider the recommendations put forth in the annualAPEC Voices Youth Declaration.
They also appealed to APEC Leadersto provide youth from the Asia Pacific region with opportunities and platforms to voice their concern on issues relating toeducation and employment.
To facilitate human resources developmentin the digital age, the delegates aim to enhance the adaptability, education,and employment through big data and experiences among member economies.
The young delegates believed thateducational advancement and equality are essential for sustainable economicdevelopment in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Let us work together to foster a new dynamism and a brighter shared future inthe Asia-Pacific region,” they said.
The APEC Voices of the Future took place in the central city of Da Nang and theneighbouring province of Quang Nam from November 6-10 on the sidelines of theAPEC Economic Leaders’ Week, drawing 180 delegates from 17 APEC economies.
Established in 1989, APEC comprises Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China,Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore,Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the US, and Vietnam.
It represents 39 percent of the world population, 57 percentof the world GDP and 47 percent of the total trade.-VNA
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