The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) is a tripartite, non-governmental organisation devoted to promoting economic cooperation in the Pacific Rim. PECC brings together government officials, academics and business people to share perspectives and expertise in search of broad-based answers to regional economic problems. Founded in 1980, it is the only private observer body in the ministerial forum, APEC.

PECC is comprised of Member Committees representing the economies of Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, The Philippines, Russia, Singpapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the United States and Viet Nam as well as the South Pacific Forum and Associate Members France (Pacific Territories) and Mongolia. Each committee sends a tripartite delegation to the PECC General Meeting approximately every two years. In the interim, policy matters are handled by a Standing Committee, and day-to-day administrative and coordinating functions are carried out by a Secretariat based in Singapore.

In addition, PECC establishes task forces, fora and working groups to concentrate on particular policy areas. These groups meet periodically, organise seminars and workshops, conduct studies and publish their conclusions and recommendations for the benefit of the Pacific community. Task forces operate in such areas as capital and financial markets; fisheries development and cooperation; human resources development; Pacific island nations; and science and technology. PECC also supports regional fora on trade policy, minerals, energy, telecommunications and transportation, as well as the Pacific Outlook Project.

For more information on PECC, contact the PECC Secretariat