Why this theme?

As Malaysia kicks off APEC for the 2020s, it will be continuing an important trend in the forum’s work from the last decade: bringing the focus of multilateral work back on people.

APEC 2020 is about resetting APEC’s agenda and steering the forum back to its fundamental objective of achieving sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region that is truly inclusive.

The theme, “Optimizing Human Potential towards a Future of Shared Prosperity” aims to inspire work leading to economic growth that leaves no one behind and to the equitable participation of all sectors in the economy.