General Meetings

The PECC General Meeting

The General Meeting serves as PECC’s flagship forum for driving strategic perspectives across the Pacific Community and evaluating the organization’s key activities.

Typically held on an annual basis, each meeting brings together delegates from PECC member committees along with external observers and interested stakeholders. The event is organized by the host member committee in coordination with the PECC International Secretariat, while the final agenda and event schedule are decided by the Standing and Executive Committees.


Significance of the Forum

The General Meeting functions as a vital incubator of ideas, designed to discuss strategic priorities, address key regional issues, and turn policy dialogue into collaborative action. By convening diverse member perspectives to explore critical economic developments, and approaches for future collaboration initiatives, the forum enhances multi-stakeholder dialogue and supports PECC’s ongoing contributions to Asia-Pacific cooperation.

Additionally, the General Meeting offers an opportunity for PECC’s tripartite networks—comprising government, business, and academic representatives—to engage with representatives from various institutions including APEC. Whether participating as keynote speakers, panelists, or active attendees, such exchanges foster synergy, mutual understanding and dialogue on issues of global and regional importance. These interactions reflect PECC’s broader and ongoing engagement with APEC and other regional stakeholders.

Key Details

  • Frequency: Held annually (exact schedule proposed by the host member committee and approved by the Standing Committee).
  • Participants: Open to official delegates from PECC member committees, as well as observers (external interested parties or individuals).
  • Multi-stakeholder Dialogue: Acts as a primary nexus where PECC's tripartite networks and representatives from institutions such as APEC connect to exchange perspectives on issues of regional importance and drive joint initiatives.
  • Agenda: Proposed by the host member committee, developed by the Executive Committee, and finalized by the Standing Committee.
  • Organization: Hosted by the designated host member committee, with operational support from the PECC International Secretariat.


Past General Meetings

A complete list of previous PECC General Meetings and their themes: