The APRN supports research initiatives by promoting and providing resources for coordinated researches from its members and by engaging in capacity support on research and advocacy, besides doing seminars to support initiating work and researches across the region.

In order to further develop cooperation among its members, the network embarked on coordinated researches beginning 2002 where members developed and implemented common research designs. APRN has produced coordinated researches on the impact of globalization on women labor and on the neoliberal subversion of agrarian reform.

APRN had worked along thematic program streams, which have led to the formation of regional and global networks operating independently of APRN, particularly on development finance and debt (Reality of Aid - Asia Pacific), agriculture and rural development (People's Coalition on Food Sovereignty), and water (Water for the People Network).

At the APRN General Council Meeting in December 2006, the membership agreed to further develop the following thematic program streams and networking - natural resources, labor, women, public services and trade/bilaterals. Self-selected members conceptualize and work on medium-term plans for core activities such as coordinated researches, conferences, forums, workshops, and others.

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