@article{oai:nagoya.repo.nii.ac.jp:00018028, author = {Gavrilov, Vyacheslav V.}, journal = {CALE Discussion Paper}, month = {Sep}, note = {This paper is devoted to the analysis of ASEAN Plus Three (APT) grouping as a specific form of cooperation among the East Asian countries. It contains a brief historical overview of the APT creation process and reveals the content of the main stages of its member states‟ economic cooperation. By the example of institutional and rule-making mechanisms, operating within the APT‟s economic sphere, the paper shows the main differences that distinguish this grouping from various international intergovernmental organizations which possess international legal personality. The paper provides information on a detailed characteristic of these mechanisms' nature and content, and evaluates their effectiveness in solving problems and challenges faced by APT.}, pages = {1--60}, title = {Framework of the ASEAN Plus Three Mechanisms Operating in the Sphere of Economic Cooperation}, volume = {7}, year = {2011} }