energy efficiency indicators a study of for industry in apec economies tokyo march 2000 asia pacific research centre published by institute economics japan shuwa kamiyacho building 4 3 13 toranomon minato ku 105 0001 tel 813 03 5401 4551 fax 4555 copyright 00 re 0 1 7 isbn 931482 05 8 printed page iii foreword over the course last two decades government policy makers and leaders alike have come to recognise important role plays supporting economic growth international competitiveness within deliberations working group ewg ministers meetings expressed desire promote importance policies measures develop ways assisting individual increase through wiser use developing complete understanding end which can be used more efficiently requires an appreciation many complexities make up social activity these interact before