ELEVENTH APEC MINISTERIAL MEETING
(AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND 9 - 10 SEPTEMBER 1999 )

ANNEX B: PROJECTS AGREED UNDER THE EARLY VOLUNTARY LIBERALISATION INITIATIVE IN 1999

Forest products: a study on the full range non tariff measures and their impact;
research on assessing forest resources by remote sensing;
a study on methods to detect and control forest damage caused by insects and diseases with remote sensing, the General Information System and Global Positioning System
internet-oriented multimedia database of assessment and utilization of and trade in, the wood of main tree species in APEC member economies

Fisheries: a study on the consistency of global subsidy practices with WTO rules;
Workshop on the Development of APEC Mechanism for Integrated Coastal Management;

Auto industry: an Automotive Dialogue involving business and governments to map out strategies for increasing integration and development of the auto sector;

Toy sector: a seminar on implementation of ISO safety standards;
a programme of training and development of designers and sample makers;

Gems and Jewellery: implementation of training programmes for Jewellery Testing, Assaying and Hallmarking;
an APEC Gems and Jewellery Conference;
APEC Gems and Jewelry Trade and Technology Seminar

Environmental goods and services: a survey of these markets in APEC;
study on the impact of the financial crisis in Southeast Asia on trade liberalization in environmental goods and services
Food: seminar on reduction of antibiotic residues in the domestic animal products
Medical Equipment: seminar for government regulators/harmonization of regulation
establishment of best practices in evaluation of product certification applications and monitoring system
Energy: Seminar/Workshop on "Promoting Trade & Investments in the Energy Sector among APEC Economies through EVSL"
Telecommunications: Mutual Recognition Arrangement

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