2005/SOM2/CPDG/001
Agenda Item: 1

Draft Annotated Agenda

Purpose: Consideration
Submitted by: CPDG Chair

The agenda will be proposed for adoption of the CPDG.

2. CONVENOR� OPENING REMARKS

The Convenor will report on developments since the last CPDG meeting in May 2004, in Pucon, Chile.

3. ISSUES RELATED TO CTI PRIORITIES

CTI Priorities for 2005, cover (i) support for the multilateral trading system; (ii) trade facilitation; (iii) transparency and anti-corruption; (iv) digital economy, and strengthening Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs).

In addition to the four priorities listed above, the CTI will undertake activities in support of APEC-wide ongoing work programs in the area of Structural Reform. This includes, in particular, the CPDG� work on completing the development of an APEC-OECD Integrated Checklist on Regulatory Reform. It also includes areas where training in competition policy and deregulation are necessary.

4. REPORT ON PROJECTS RELATED TO COMPETITION OR DEREGULATION

Fourth workshop of the training program on competition policy (CTI03/2004T), was held in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, August 3 to 5 and focused on �buse of Dominant Position (Monopolization)�� and �rganization of Competition Agencies and Investigation Procedures��. (Japan)

Fifth workshop of the training program on competition policy (CTI03/2004T) held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, December 6-8, 2004. Topics discussed were: �nfair Trade Practices�� and �upport for the Competition Regime��. (Japan)

Seventh Workshop of the APEC/OECD Cooperative Initiative on Regulatory Reform (CTI07/2004T) held in Bangkok, Thailand, 1 November 2004. (Mexico)

Approval of the Integrated Checklist on Regulatory Reform by CPDG members and final report of the second phase of the APEC/OECD Cooperative Initiative on Regulatory Reform (CTI07/2004T). (Mexico)

5. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Approval of the APEC-OECD Integrated Checklist and discussion of next steps to achieve endorsement by CTI, SOM, and MRT�.

Member economies are invited to make suggestions regarding possible ways to promote its diffusion and implementation.

6. RECENT PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIFFERENT COMPETITION LAWS BEING ENFORCED IN THE REGION

JFTC and KFTC will make oral presentations on recent developments of their respective competition laws. (Japan and Korea).

7. TILF ISSUES: PRESENTATION OF PROJECTS FOR CPDG APPROVAL

Member economies are invited to present projects to be implemented in 2006, seeking TILF funds.

8. APPOINTMENT OF NEW CONVENOR

Members are invited to present their candidacy and appoint the new Convenor of the CPDG.

9. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

The Convenor will provide concluding remarks.