All logos belong to their respective organizations | visual: Miyazaki, 2013

REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC):
-mission: “support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region”
-APEC secretariat located in Singapore
-2009 APEC forum hosted in Singapore
www.apec.org

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN):
-mission: stimulate economic growth, advocate regional peace and stability, improve social issues, popularize Southeast Asian studies, promote cooperation and collaboration between ASEAN members
-1992: 4th ASEAN summit held in Singapore
www.asean.org

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMO):
-mission: “to enhance regional understanding, cooperation and unity of purpose among Member Countries for a better quality of life through the establishment of networks and partnerships, the provision of fora among policy makers and experts, and the promotion of sustainable human resource development”
-1965: Singapore along with other Southeast Asian nations found SEAMO
-1966: One of the first two SEAMO Regional Centres is established: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre (SEAMEO RELC) in Singapore
www.seamo.org

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
United Nations (UN):
Singapore, September 21, 1965
www.un.org

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO):
Singapore, October 2007 (rejoined)
www.unesco.sg

World Bank:
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Singapore, August 3, 1966
International Development Association (IDA)
Singapore, September 27, 2002
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Singapore, September 4, 1968
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
Singapore, February 24, 1998
International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Singapore, November 13, 1968
www.worldbank.org

World Trade Organization (WTO):
Singapore, January 1, 1995; one of the original members
www.wto.org