Outputs1) In-Person WorkshopHost an in-person workshop on the margins the Economic Committee during the 2024 3rd Senior Officials Meeting in Lima, Peru. A draft agenda can be seen below. This agenda is subject to change based on availability and interest of speakers.
A pre-workshop survey and post-workshop survey will be shared with workshop participants to measure the percentage of knowledge gained.
ACTIVITIES
08:30-09:00 - Registration
Register with Ms. Olivia Burzynska-Hernandez (Co-Project Overseer), United States
09:00-09:15 - Welcome & Setting the Scene
An overview of workshop agenda, objectives, and expectations Led by: Ms. Lianne Canarick (Co-Project Overseer), United States
09:15-09:45 - Government Perspectives on using digital technology for policy consultation
Economy 1
Economy 2
Economy 3
09:45-10:15 - Case Study: OECD Guidelines for Citizen Participation Processes
Led by: Alessandro Bellantoni, Head of the Open Government and Civic Space Unit, OECD or Claudia Chwalisz, Innovative Citizen Participation Lead, OECD
10:15-10:45 - Case Study: Voz de las PYMES
A case study of understanding the lived experience, needs, and challenges of small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Mexico by leveraging digital tools.
Led by: Private Sector 10:45-11:00 - Break
11:00-11:30 - Introduction to Policy Toolkit
Led by: Ms. Lianne Canarick (Co-Project Overseer), United States
11:30-12:30 - Breakout Groups: Toolkit Methodologies, Case Studies, Tools
Participants will be divided into breakout groups. The breakout groups will allow participants to provide immediate feedback on the draft Policy Toolkit and identify additional methodologies, case studies, and tools to be included in the document.
The breakout sessions will be led by facilitators to help guide the discussion.
12:30 – 13:30 - Lunch
13:30 – 15:00 - Breakout Groups Continued
Breakout group discussions will continue. One representative per breakout group should be prepared to serve as the spokesperson during the plenary session.
15:00 – 15:45 - Plenary Session: Readout of Breakout Group Discussions Led by: Alex Hunt, United States
15:45 – 16:15 - Next Steps: Contributing to the Policy Toolkit Led by: Ms. Lianne Canarick (Co-Project Overseer), United States
16:15 – 17:00 - Conclusion: Workshop Lessons Learned and Feedback
In this concluding session, participants will share what they learned during the workshop, what they still have questions on, what they would like to see in the future, and any lessons learned.
Led by: Ms. Lianne Canarick (Co-Project Overseer), United States
2) Policy ToolkitThis policy toolkit will be a minimum 12-page APEC publication and include 3 case studies from three economies, key recommendations as a result of the in-person workshop, methodologies, and technology solutions for multistakeholder consultation/engagement.
Outcomes1) Better Knowledge of Best Practices - The Workshop (and the subsequent completed Policy Toolkit) will serve as a capacity building effort and resource to support APEC economies' implementation of multisectoral consultation and inclusive engagement by using digital tools. Subsequent EC meetings can use the Policy Toolkit as a resource for future projects and as a key outcome for the EAASR.
2) % of participants report substantial knowledge increase - The Post-Workshop Survey will support the PO's understanding of how many Workshop participants gained new knowledge and are likely to recommend a similar future workshop or share the Policy Toolkit with colleagues.
BeneficiariesPrimary beneficiaries. The primary beneficiaries of this project will be structural reform, anti-corruption and digital economy, and regulatory consultation officials, within offices of budget and management (or similar offices), particularly within ministries of state/foreign affairs, digital ministries, and regulatory agencies. These beneficiaries will be targeted based on their policymaking roles on issues relevant to the digital economy, anti-corruption, and structural reform, as well as their involvement in initiatives that address these issues within their respective economies. These will include mid-to senior-level policymakers tasked with building and leveraging existing relationships with stakeholders. It will also involve industry and industry associations who support policymakers in their everyday work and have an interest in inclusive pathways for stakeholders to have their lived experiences reflected in policymaking.
Secondary beneficiaries. The project will benefit all individuals and groups impacted by policies designed as a result of this project, including women and others with untapped economic potential in the digital economy, such as Indigenous Peoples as appropriate, persons with disabilities, and those from remote and rural communities.
Digital tools can help level the playing field, so those that have been left out of traditional consultations and feedback mechanisms can have their lived experiences and voices heard and incorporated into policies more responsive to their needs.
Beneficiaries will be engaged through a variety of methods, including the interactive workshop and consultations when designing the Toolkit. The project will also provide opportunities for networking and cross-sector collaboration, enabling beneficiaries to learn from each other and build relationships that can facilitate future cooperation. The project organizers anticipate making the workshop open to representatives from the EC, ACTWG, and DESG working groups. A Toolkit will be uploaded onto the APEC website for access by all members of the public, broadening its reach further.