About the APDY
The Asia-Pacific Democrat Youth was founded in the Australian city of Fremantle, on the ninth day of nineteen ninety nine. This network of young political leaders was founded at a time when economies in the region were being buffeted by the "Asian Economic Crisis." The APDY set itself the mission of building a regional network of young political leaders dedicated to expanding the reach of free trade, economic development and political freedom. We are determined to lift every part of the Pacific region onto the path to prosperity.
The foundation meeting coincided with a conference held by the Australian Young Liberal Movement. Also coinciding in Fremantle, was an executive meeting of the International Young Democrat Youth. Member organisations which joined the APDY include political parties, youth movements and student groups which have signed our declaration of principles.
The priority in the year 2000 will be to increase the internet presence of the organisation and expand the APDY to encompass the widest possible number of centre-right political parties in our region.
Click below for further information on the APDY.
* An Overview of the APDY and its History
Frequently Asked Questions from North Americans
* The APDY Constitution
* APDY Political Training Programs
* The 1999-2001 APDY Executive
* Whos Who of Right Leaders
Related Organisations:
The APDY is one of several networks within the International Democrat Union (the IDU), the most senior umbrella body for centre-right political parties. Of all these networks, the APDY believes that its faces the most important long-term challenge - to turn the Pacific into the centre of global free trade.
* The International Democrat Union (IDU)
See speech by IDU Chairman
The Rt Hon William Hague in Berlin.
* The International Young Democrat Union (IYDU)
* The Asia Pacific Democrat Union (APDU)
Opposing Organisations/ Enemies of Freedom
The Socialist International
* Member Political Parties
* Criticism from Within
The Third Way (Socialism Repackaged)
* Tony Blair's Leaked Memo
APDY Conventions & Meetings:
* The Inaugural 1999 Fremantle Convention (in Australia)
Photos: Page 1 (group shots), Page 2 (the singing!)
Delegate Handbook
Draft Constitution
Council Minutes
The Fremantle Declaration
* The 2000 Surfers Paradise Convention in Australia.
* The 2000 Wellington Convention (23/3/00) in New Zealand.