By CSIS - The proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) is the Biden administration’s answer to questions about the United States’ economic commitment to the vital Indo-Pacific region. For this initiative to succeed, it must address concerns among regional partners about the framework’s form, function, benefits, inclusivity, and durability. Based on conversations with representatives from over a dozen regional governments, this brief summarizes Indo-Pacific perspectives on the IPEF. The U.S. government can bolster its chances of securing regional buy-in for the IPEF by:
Offering more meaningful incentives for countries to join the initiative and make binding commitments;
Aiming for inclusivity beyond close allies and partners to attract countries from South and Southeast Asia and across the Pacific;
Breaking out digital negotiations as a separate pillar of work to secure a high-standard regional digital economy agreement;
Demonstrating the framework’s durability by seeking greater congressional support for the initiative and offering sustained capacity-building support in the region; and
Centralizing coordination through a single high-level coordinator, either a senior White House official or designated cabinet officer, and clarifying the role of key U.S. agencies.
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