APEC. From Bogor’s goals to Putrajaya’s vision 2040

Abstract

This paper analyzes the course of APEC from the perspective of its activities guided by the Bogor Goals, until 2020 and, subsequently, by the updating of its agenda through the Putrajaya Vision 2040. It is argued that APEC, thanks to its working characteristics, has had considerable achievements and substantial progress towards the fulfillment of the Bogor Goals, which have benefited its members and that, also due to these characteristics, it has successfully updated its agenda through the Putrajaya Vision by reflecting current thematic priorities and the medium-term future. Throughout this work, it will also be possible to learn of the importance of the forum and the benefits it brings, emphasizing the Peruvian case, as well as glimpse some idiosyncrasies of the forum that illuminate its culture of negotiations.