Students Examine Asia Pacific Issues
More than 100 Cincinnati-area high school students and 50 UC students will gather at UC Feb. 24 for a mock summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries.
Each high school will represent one or more countries. APEC's 21 member countries range from Chile to Canada, Mexico to Malaysia, and Australia to China. The topics covered by APEC include trade and investment, social issues, science and technology, health concerns and global politics and terrorism.
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The 2007 mock summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, is set for Feb. 24. Pictured are participants in the 2006 summit. |
At mock summits, students gain an in-depth knowledge of APEC countries, which are increasingly important to the regional and national economy. Students also develop bargaining skills that have a wide application beyond the classroom and develop a better understanding of the role of international cooperation and diplomacy in resolving complex global problems.
The event is hosted by UC's Department of Political Science and the Global Center of Cincinnati and sponsored by National City.
Winners of the 2006 summit were:
Best Defense Minister:
China (Academy of Greater Cincinnati)
Runner Up for Defense:
Russia (Anderson), Japan (Walnut Hills)
Best Economics Minister:
Russia (Anderson)
Runner Up for Economics:
Japan (Walnut Hills)
Best Science Minister:
Korea (Princeton)
Runner Up for Science:
Peru (Moeller), Indonesia (Mt. Notre Dame)
Best Social Affairs Minister:
Indonesia (Mt. Notre Dame)
Runner Up for Social Affairs:
Peru (Moeller)
Best Foreign Minister:
Thailand (Notre Dame), Peru (Moeller), Japan (Walnut Hills)
Best Overall Team:
Japan (Walnut Hills)
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