Independent study outlines organizational refinements

The results of an independent assessment presented to delegates of the APEC Tourism Working Group "reflect where we are now and where we can move forward", said Javier Esteban Guillermo Molina, leader of the TWG.

The independent assessors gave more than 20 recommendations including suggestions that the TWG consider priorities as outlined by the APEC EcoTech and ministerial directives while establishing criteria to prioritize actions to be undertaken in the work plan.

In funding, greater weight should be given to projects "that are supported by funding from economies with an interest and commitment to the project". The TWG will give highest priority to those projects with greatest regional application and value.