Disadvantage of Apec
Autor: peter • March 8, 2011 • Case Study • 405 Words (2 Pages) • 4,979 Views
IV. Challenges reshaping APEC
Any proposal to reorient APEC is likely to entail suggestions to change to the structure of the organization and its focus.
It is difficult to change multilateral institutions. That is why so few reform. Decisions are usually made by consensus which is a difficult and time consuming process.
As organizations go, APEC is "virtual". It has a very slim secretariat. A lot of its technical activity is funded by agencies of member states. The lack of institutionalization is an advantage. The organization can quickly change priorities, reflecting the changing priorities of the leaders each year.
It is also a disadvantage. Much of the technical work in APEC has a short term focus and is poor quality. It generally suffers lack of technical expertise. The core function of the Secretariat is administration.
IV. Challenges reshaping APEC
Any proposal to reorient APEC is likely to entail suggestions to change to the structure of the organization and its focus.
It is difficult to change multilateral institutions. That is why so few reform. Decisions are usually made by consensus which is a difficult and time consuming process.
As organizations go, APEC is "virtual". It has a very slim secretariat. A lot of its technical activity is funded by agencies of member states. The lack of institutionalization is an advantage. The organization can quickly change priorities, reflecting the changing priorities of the leaders each year.
It is also a disadvantage. Much of the technical work in APEC has a short term focus and is poor quality. It generally suffers lack of technical expertise. The core function of the Secretariat is administration.
IV. Challenges reshaping APEC
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