APEC Manual

Question 1

It is an international forum composed of twenty-one member economies with the objective to act collectively to promote economic and technical
cooperation within the Asia-Pacific region.

Answer 1

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Question 2

Purpose of APEC

Answer 2

“to sustain the growth and development of the region for the common good of its peoples”

Question 3

WTO

Answer 3

World Trade Organization

Question 4

GATS

Answer 4

General Agreement on Trade in Services

Question 5

Member economies of the APEC Architect Central Council 2005 are:

Answer 5

1. Australia
2. Canada
3. People’s Republic of China
4. Hongkong China
5. Japan
6. Korea
7. Malaysia
8. Republic of Mexico
9. New Zealand,
10. Republic of the Philippines
11. Singapore
12. Chinese Taipei
13. Thailand
14. United States of America

Question 6

a person who is registered, licensed or otherwise professionally recognized as an architect in a participating economy, and whose name is enrolled on the APEC Architect Register maintained by that economy.

Answer 6

APEC Architect

Question 7

Criteria for an APEC Architect

Answer 7

• An accreditation or recognition procedure for education programs in architecture;
• A minimum period of post-baccalaureate practical experience, with specified requisites;
• Fulfillment of registration, licensing or other requirements for full professional recognition;
• A minimum period of professional practice as a registered or licensed architect, with specified requisites.

Question 8

It has ultimate responsibility for all matters relating to the APEC Architect framework.

Answer 8

The Central Council