Building on the Republic of Korea’s offer to host an APEC Population Policy Forum as stated in the APEC Collaborative Framework for Demographic Changes, this project convenes a one-day or half day forum during SOM3 in 2026. The forum aims to enhance participants’ capacity to leverage the current and future demographic trends in developing policies, business strategies, cross-economy collaboration for future prosperity. The forum will discuss a range of topics including health and care systems, human resources development, technological innovation to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing demographic changes.
The outcomes of discussions will be used to produce recommendations and identify areas for future cooperation, enabling APEC to proactively seize opportunities and address challenges related to demographic changes in the APEC region.
