Associate member of PECC since 1997

France and its Pacific Territories at the heart of Asia-Pacific cooperation

FPTPEC β€” France-Pacific Territories Economic Cooperation Committee β€” is the only European representative within the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC). It carries the voice of France, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, and Wallis-and-Futuna.

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About FPTPEC

The France-Pacific Territories Economic Cooperation Committee, the most active member of PECC

Since 1997, France is β€” by virtue of its territories in the Pacific Ocean (French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis-and-Futuna) β€” an associate member of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC), a tripartite organization created in 1980 at the initiative of the Prime Ministers of Japan and Australia.

PECC's mission is to strengthen economic relations between the two shores of the Pacific by bringing together governments, businesses, and the academic world. The organization regularly provides forward-looking analyses to APEC as well as to the WTO, OECD, and UNCTAD.

The France-Pacific Territories Economic Cooperation Committee is recognized as the most active member of the organization.

Only European representative

Unique presence to promote EU positions within PECC

Geopolitical dimension

Contributes to maintaining the balance between the two shores of the Pacific

Tripartite organization

Governments, businesses and academia work together

🌏 22 PECC member economies

+ 1 associate member (France/Pacific Territories) + 2 institutional members (PAFTAD, PBEC)

Australia Brunei Canada Chile China Colombia Ecuador Hong Kong Indonesia Japan South Korea Malaysia Mexico Mongolia New Zealand Peru Philippines Singapore Chinese Taipei Thailand United States Vietnam πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France / Pacific Territories

With the support of

Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs Ministry of Overseas Territories

Governance

The board of the France-Pacific Territories Economic Cooperation Committee

Pascal Lamy

President

Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO, 2005-2013). Former European Commissioner for Trade (1999-2004). Head of Cabinet to Jacques Delors at the European Commission. President of the Paris Peace Forum. Graduate of Sciences Po, HEC, and ENA. Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Jean-Luc Le Bideau

Vice-President

University professor. Specialist in economic relations in the Asia-Pacific region and cooperation issues between France, its Pacific territories, and the economies of the region.

Nicolas Renard

Treasurer

Veolia Institute. Expert in environmental and sustainable development issues, he brings to the committee his expertise on blue economy, water management, and essential services in the Pacific.

Marc Reverdin

Secretary General

Entrepreneur with a background in diplomacy. He coordinates the committee's activities, organizes international seminars, and manages relations with the PECC International Secretariat in Singapore and partner national committees.

Vincent Dropsy

President β€” French Polynesia Section

Professor of economics at the University of French Polynesia (UPF). Specialist in island economics and sustainable development in the South Pacific.

Cameron Diver

President β€” New Caledonia Section

Former Deputy Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC). Expert in oceanic issues and regional cooperation in the Pacific.

Active Members

The dedicated volunteers who drive the committee's work

National Committee

  • Jean-Paul Perrais
  • Henri BoyΓ©
  • Martial Mignet
  • Nicolas Mialhe
  • Jacques Le Blanc
  • Paul Maria
  • Kevin Magron
  • David MΓ©nascΓ©

New Caledonia Section

  • Cameron Diver β€” President
  • Dominique Chu Van β€” Treasurer
  • RenΓ© Rebatel β€” Secretary-General

French Polynesia Section

  • Vincent Dropsy β€” President

Team

  • Jonathan Philippe-Levy β€” Communications
  • LΓ©o Stern β€” Program Officer
  • Luc Billi β€” Program Officer
  • Lucie Philippon β€” Program Officer

Priority Topics

The main focus areas of FPTPEC

AI Governance

Work on artificial intelligence governance in cooperation with APEC, US PECC, and Singapore PECC. PECC 'Signature Project'.

Blue Economy

Ocean governance, deep sea, maritime transport, clean ports, marine renewable energy, and sustainable hospitality.

Deep Sea

Exploration and governance of deep-sea areas in the Pacific. Seminar in Noumea on the challenges of responsible exploitation and preservation of deep ecosystems.

Food Security

Seminar with Vietnam PECC, CIRAD, IFPRI, and the Asian Development Bank on food resilience in Asia-Pacific.

Strategic Materials

Access to critical metals and new energies β€” seminar co-organized with Australian and/or Canadian PECC, with the New Caledonian component.

Connectivity & Trade

Physical and digital connectivity of Pacific islands, submarine cables, maritime routes, liberalization of foreign direct investment.

News

The latest news from FPTPEC and Asia-Pacific economic cooperation

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Our Pacific Territories

France is present in the Pacific through three territories that form the territorial component of FPTPEC

Past Events

Seminars and webinars organized by FPTPEC

Sept. 2024

AI Seminar β€” San Francisco

Responsible adoption of general purpose AI. Co-organized with US PECC (USPEC).

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Nov. 2024

Webinar β€” Digital Twins of the Pacific Ocean

From Tahiti, in partnership with CETOP and the French Polynesia Maritime Cluster.

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June 2023

International Seminar β€” Deep Sea in Noumea

Exploration and governance of deep-sea resources. Co-organized with the Government of New Caledonia.

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May 2022

Seminar β€” Blue Economy in Tahiti

Ocean governance, maritime transport, sustainable tourism. At the University of French Polynesia.

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Jul. 2022

Webinar β€” IT Supply Chain Restructuring

Restructuring IT supply chains. Co-organized with CTPECC (Taiwan).

June 2022

Webinar β€” Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable and resilient tourism in the Pacific, in association with CETOP.

2021

Seminar β€” Connectivity and Post-COVID Tourism

Tourism and connectivity recovery after the pandemic. In association with UPF and the Paris Peace Forum.

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The PECC Network

The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council β€” a unique tripartite dialogue platform founded in 1980

The PECC (Pacific Economic Cooperation Council) was founded in 1980 at the initiative of Masayoshi Ohira and Malcolm Fraser, Prime Ministers of Japan and Australia. It brings together leaders and decision-makers from the public and private sectors to discuss major issues in the Asia-Pacific region.

PECC's community-building efforts led to the creation of the official APEC process in 1989. PECC is one of three official observers of APEC.

The PECC International Secretariat is based in Singapore.

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Contact us

Get in touch with the FPTPEC secretariat

Website

www.fptpec.org

PECC International Secretariat

29 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Block A, 7th Floor
Singapore 119620

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