Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)
About PECC
The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) is an organization comprising business, government and academic leaders that promotes international cooperation across the diverse Asia-Pacific Region.
In 1978, then-Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira recognized the vast potential of this region and proposed the "Pacific Basin Cooperation Concept," emphasizing that strengthening cooperative relationships within the region would not only benefit the region but also contribute to global economic development. The first step toward turning this ideal into reality was taken in September 1980, when the Pacific Community Seminar was convened in Canberra, Australia, with the participation of 11 Pacific Basin countries (Japan, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and the five original ASEAN countries) along with a delegation from the Pacific island nations. At the seminar, the future approach to Pacific cooperation was discussed, laying the foundation for what would become PECC.
Today, PECC operates as a tripartite partnership of business, government and academic leaders engaged in their private capacities and acting as independent entities in implementing various activities that promote international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. As the only non-governmental official observer of APEC, PECC provides information, analytical support, and proposals to APEC upon request, sharing research results from its task forces and working together in an integrated and collaborative manner.
Japan Office Contact Information
Japan National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (JANCPEC)
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Chair
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Kenichiro Sasae, President, The Japan Institute of International Affairs |
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Executive Director
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Tomoyuki Yoshida, Chief Executive Director, The Japan Institute of International Affairs |
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Location of secretariat
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3rd Floor Toranomon Daibiru-East Building Tel: 03-3503-7744 +81-3-3503-7744 (from outside Japan) |