Since APEC’s inception, Leaders and Ministers have recognized the important role

that ICT plays in fostering economic growth and in achieving the overarching APEC

objectives of trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation and, economic

and technical cooperation.

To achieve these objectives, APEC TEL will focus on the following five priorities:

• Develop ICT to Promote New Growth

• Enhance Socio-Economic Activities through the Use of ICT

• Promote a Safe and Trusted ICT Environment

• Promote Regional Economic Integration;

• Strengthen Cooperation in the ICT Sector

The following actions outline how APEC TEL will contribute to the APEC objectives and TEL

priorities during the 2010 -2015 timeframe.