APEC Roundtable Issues Chair’s Statement on Data for Growth

Ministers, senior officials and representatives from across the Asia-Pacific gathered at the APEC Data for Growth High-Level Roundtable to discuss how greater cooperation on data can support innovation, productivity and economic growth.

The roundtable was held as part of APEC Digital Weeks 2026.

The meeting concluded with the issuance of the APEC Data for Growth High-Level Roundtable Chair’s Statement, which encourages cooperation in three priority areas:

• fostering an open and enabling environment for data access and use;
• strengthening data-driven innovation and application; and
• deepening cooperation on data connectivity.

The Chair’s Statement also encourages continued dialogue, experience sharing and practical cooperation to help economies harness the value of data while supporting trust, security and interoperability across the Asia-Pacific.