In January 2009, EFA Managing Director, Dr David Crossley, completed his report on the independent assessment of the APEC Energy Working Group.

The Energy Working Group (EWG) of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) was established in 1990 to develop a program of energy cooperation in the APEC region. All 21 APEC economies are EWG members.  In carrying out the independent assessment, Dr Crossley:  reviewed the effectiveness and impact of EWG activities;  analysed collaboration and interaction between the EWG and other bodies;  and identified strategic priorities and future direction for the EWG.  Download a copy of the assessment report here.

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in 1989 to further enhance economic growth and prosperity for the region and to strengthen the Asia‑Pacific community.  APEC is the premier forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.

APEC has 21 members - referred to as “member economies” - which account for approximately 40% of the world's population, approximately 56% of world GDP and about 48% of world trade.  APEC economies undertake economic and technical cooperation in order to attain sustainable growth and equitable development in the Asia‑Pacific region, while reducing economic disparities among APEC economies and improving economic and social well being.