Conclusive answers cannot be found at this early stage of the APEC experiment. It will take several more years to "bed down" an approach to co-operation which can achieve substantial economic benefits and be acceptable to all participants . In its evolution, APEC has mush to learn from the experience of others . However, Asia Pacific government cannot proceed simply by transplanting approaches to co-operation developed in different places and circumstances. The pragmatic approach is to adapt all good ideas for economic co-operation; drawing on positive aspects, but leaving behind any features which are not fully consistent with the realities of the Asia Pacific.