Participant Numbers
17 Students from the following SYLFF institutions:
Chiang Mai, University of NSW [2], UCLA San Diego [2], UCLA Berkeley [2], University of Malaysia, York University, Korea University, Ho Chi Minh National University, Yunnan University, Fudan University, Massey University, Victoria University of Wellington, Auckland University, Waikato University.
10 Students from the following non-SYLFF institutions:
Australian National University [2], National University of Singapore [3], Kobe University, Ritsumeikan University, Sun-Yet Sen University, Taiwan University, National Chen Chi University
12 Faculty from SYLFF institutions
0 Faculty from non-SYLFF institutions
8 Others (including 2 researchers, 1 ex-diplomat)
52 other guests took part in various forum events (dinners, sightseeing, marae stay etc.) during the week
Discussion
A. Degree to Which Objectives Were Met
All the stated objectives of the forum were met and in most cases exceeded.
B. Immediate Results of the Forum
An electronic mailing list has been created.
A conference web page has been created with
Papers will shortly be published in proceedings
The Forum has lead to the creation of a network of young scholars in the Asia-Pacific region who will engage in debate relating to the future of APEC and regional co-operation.
A statement was prepared by the participants and circulated to the media via Victoria University's media centre.
C. Expected Outcomes and Impact of the Forum
There is an immeasurable impact on the graduate students. It is envisaged that other institutions will feel confident of organising a similar event in the region in the coming years.
