World Economic Forum on East Asia Full Programme Agenda 2013
Courageous Transformation for Inclusion and Integration
Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar 5-7 June 2013
Co-Chairs :
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Helen E. Clark, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New
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Anthony F. Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia, Malaysia; Young Global
Leader Alumnus
Yorihiko Kojima, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan
Indra Nooyi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo, USA; World Economic
Forum Foundation Board Member
Subramanian Ramadorai, Vice-Chairman, Tata Consultancy Services, India
John Rice, Vice-Chairman, GE, Hong Kong SAR
Programme
As of 4 June 2013
Wednesday 5 June
07.30 - 20.00
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC)
Early Registration
Wednesday 5 June
08.00 - 20.00
Private Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC)
Private Industry and Constituent Meetings
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Thursday 6 June
08.15 - 09.15
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Rakhine
Community Breakfast
09.15 - 10.30
Arena Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Yangon
The Business Mandate in Myanmar
How can businesses balance shareholder and stakeholder interests to partner
in Myanmar's growth agenda?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Exploring the role of anti-corruption and transparency in promoting
competitiveness, growth and public trust
- Implementing business practices to reward a long-term mindset
- Empowering the bottom of the pyramid by scaling indigenous solutions
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
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Ajit Gulabchand **, Chairman and Managing Director, Hindustan
Construction Company, India
Serge Pun **, Chairman, Serge Pun & Associates (Myanmar),
Myanmar
Thursday 6 June
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Eddy Setiawan **, President, South-East Asia, The Dow Chemical
Company, Singapore
Salil Shetty **, Secretary-General, Amnesty International, United
Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on the Role of Civil Society
Sir Martin Sorrell **, Chief Executive Officer, WPP, United
Kingdom
Moderated by
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Andrew Stevens **, Anchor and Correspondent, CNN International,
Hong Kong SAR
09.15 - 10.30
Televised Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Mandalay/
Plenary Hall
Vision for East Asia's Networked Future
Traditionally driven by export-oriented growth, how can East Asia
implement its long-term strategy for strong networked trade and ASEAN
integration?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Enhancing industry ecosystems through efficient supply chains
- Enabling regional trade and an integrated financial market
- Facilitating investment in technology and labour mobility
This session was developed in partnership with Bloomberg Television.
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The
door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and
webcast live.
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Yorihiko Kojima **, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi
Corporation, Japan; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East
Asia
Harish Manwani **, Chief Operating Officer, Unilever, Singapore
Kittiratt Na-Ranong **, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Finance of Thailand
Thursday 6 June
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Cesar V. Purisima **, Secretary of Finance of the Philippines
Tarek Sultan Al Essa **, Chairman and Managing Director,
Agility, Kuwait
Moderated by
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Rishaad Salamat **, TV Anchor and Reporter, Bloomberg, Hong
Kong SAR
10.30 - 11.00
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Networking
Area
Community Break
11.00 - 12.15
Arena Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Yangon
Pursuing the Asian Century
How can ASEAN use its rising economic and geopolitical stature to ensure
regional stability and consistent economic growth?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Increasing engagement with the United States
- Enhancing China's role as economic partner and strategic competitor
- Competing for natural resources and resolving territorial disputes
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
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Kishore Mahbubani **, Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public
Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore; Global Agenda
Council on China
Yasutoshi Nishimura **, Senior Vice-Minister of Cabinet Office of
Thursday 6 June
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Japan
Mashiur Rahman **, Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Naoyuki Shinohara **, Deputy Managing Director, International
Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington DC; Global Agenda Council on
New Growth Models
U Thant Kyaw *, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar
Thant Myint-U **, Chairman, Yangon Heritage Trust, Myanmar;
Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia
Zha Daojiong **, Professor, School of International Studies, Peking
University, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
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Parag Khanna **, Senior Fellow, New America Foundation, United
Kingdom; Young Global Leader
11.00 - 12.15
Interactive Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Kachin
Sustainable Energy for Resilient Growth
With booming economic growth and an expanding middle class, how will
East Asia meet its future energy demand while safeguarding the
environment?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Promoting smart cities for energy conservation
- Staying ahead of geopolitical shifts in the global and regional energy
landscape
- Balancing energy affordability, sustainability and security of supply
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Roberto
Bocca is available to brief participants.
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Karen Agustiawan **, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Pertamina (Persero), Indonesia
Hari S. Bhartia **, Co-Chairman and Founder, Jubilant Bhartia
Group, India
Thursday 6 June
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Karin Finkelston **, Vice-President, Asia-Pacific, International
Finance Corporation (IFC), Hong Kong SAR
U Htin Aung **, Deputy Minister of Energy of Myanmar
Tulsi Tanti **, Chairman, Suzlon Energy, India
Moderated by
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Oliver Tonby **, Director, McKinsey & Company, Singapore
Rapporteur
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Tatsuo Masuda **, Visiting Professor, Nagoya University of
Commerce and Business Graduate School, Japan; Global Agenda
Council on New Energy Architecture
11.00 - 12.15
Televised Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Shan
Myanmar: What Future?
As Myanmar undergoes democratic reform and economic liberalization,
what are the opportunities and challenges ahead?
- Furthering political reforms to transition to full democracy
- Supporting the rights of minorities and culture of dissent
- Building sustainable markets and financial systems
This session was developed in partnership with the BBC.
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The
door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and
webcast live.
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi **, Chairman of the National League for
Democracy (NLD); Member of Parliament from Kawhmu
Constituency, Myanmar
U Soe Thane **, Union Minister, Office of the President of
Myanmar
Thursday 6 June
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Zin Mar Aung **, Activist and Co-Founder, Rainfall, Myanmar
Moderated by
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Nik Gowing **, Main Presenter, BBC World News, United
Kingdom
11.00 - 12.15
Thinking Ahead
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Kayin
Thinking Ahead with Young Global Leaders - Business for
Development
The world has yet to find a quicker way to eradicate poverty than by
offering opportunities for employment. This session will explore models
showing the power of business for development that are spreading
throughout the developing world.
Young Global Leaders give four short talks on the importance of business
for development.
This session is on the record.
With
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Reuben Abraham **, Executive Director, Centre for Emerging
Markets Solutions, Indian School of Business, India; Young Global
Leader; Global Agenda Council on Emerging Multinationals
Asif Saleh **, Senior Director, Strategy, Communications and
Capacity, BRAC, Bangladesh; Young Global Leader
Benjamin Soemartopo **, Managing Director; Head, Principal
Finance, Indonesia, Standard Chartered, Indonesia; Young Global
Leader; Global Agenda Council on Food Security
Pooja Warier **, Director, Bombay Connects, Unltd India,
Journeys for Change, India; Young Global Leader
12.15 - 13.30
Myanmar
International
Convention
Community Lunch
Thursday 6 June
Centre (MICC) Rakhine
12.15 - 13.30
Interactive Lunch Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Magway
Meet the Prime Minister of Vietnam
Welcome lunch with a touch of Vietnam culture in honour of the
participants of the World Economic Forum on East Asia
Consecutive interpretation in Vietnamese
This session is on the record.
Hosted by
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Nguyen Tan Dung **, Prime Minister of Vietnam
Moderated by
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Sushant Palakurthi Rao *, Senior Director, Head of Asia, World
Economic Forum
13.45 - 14.45
Plenary Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Mandalay/
Plenary Hall
Opening Ceremony
On the occasion of the 22nd World Economic Forum on East Asia, the
President of Myanmar and other dignitaries share their perspectives on the
opportunities and challenges of regional integration and achieving inclusive
growth.
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
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Nguyen Tan Dung **, Prime Minister of Vietnam
Yingluck Shinawatra *, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of
Thailand
U Thein Sein **, President of Myanmar
Thursday 6 June
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Thongsing Thammavong **, Prime Minister of Laos
Introduced by
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Sushant Palakurthi Rao **, Senior Director, Head of Asia, World
Economic Forum
Chaired by
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Klaus Schwab **, Founder and Executive Chairman, World
Economic Forum
14.45 - 15.15
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Networking
Area
Community Break
15.15 - 16.30
Interactive Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Kachin
Partnering for a New Vision for Agriculture
What partnerships are needed to redefine food systems in East Asia for
sustainable growth and food security?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Exchanging best practices for environmental sustainability
- Enabling smallholder farmer capacity
- Mobilizing youth in the farming sector
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Lisa
Dreier is available to brief participants.
Thursday 6 June
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Rusman Heriawan **, Vice-Minister of Agriculture of Indonesia
U Myint Hlaing *, Union Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation of
Myanmar
Estrella Penunia **, Secretary-General, Asian Farmers' Association
for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), Philippines; Global
Agenda Council on Food Security
Debbie Taylor **, Co-Founder, Proximity Designs, Myanmar;
Social Entrepreneur
Rajeev A. Vaidya **, President, South Asia and ASEAN, DuPont,
India
Franky Oesman Widjaja **, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, Sinar Mas Agribusiness & Food, Indonesia
Moderated by
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Jamil Anderlini **, Beijing Bureau Chief, Financial Times,
People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader
Rapporteur
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Dang Kim Son **, Director-General, Institute of Policy and
Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD),
Vietnam; Global Agenda Council on Food Security
15.15 - 16.30
Asia's New Narrative
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Ayeyarwady
The youth bulge in Asian economies represents great potential, but how is
the narrative of values evolving to balance legacy with modernism?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Moving from a culture of hierarchy to network for creative economy
- Addressing lack of youth participation in politics and governance
- Understanding citizen movements in the digital world
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record.
Thursday 6 June
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Vijay Eswaran **, Executive Chairman, QI Group, Malaysia
Vanessa Han Yin Mon **, Founder and Managing Director,
Myanmar Mentors, Myanmar
Mari Elka Pangestu **, Minister of Tourism and Creative
Economy of Indonesia; Global Agenda Council on New Models of
Travel & Tourism
Hugo Rohner **, Chief Executive Officer, Skidata - Kudelski
Group, Austria
Truong Gia Binh **, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FPT
Corporation, Vietnam
Moderated by
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Lucian Tarnowski **, Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
BraveNewTalent.com, United Kingdom; Young Global Leader
Rapporteur
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John Riady **, Director, Lippo Group, Indonesia; Global Agenda
Council on the Future of Media
15.15 - 16.30
Televised Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Shan
The Long-term View
As Myanmar undergoes rapid political and economic reforms, how can it
balance the inflow of foreign interests with domestic capacity-building?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Strengthening governance institutions and civil society
- Enabling an environment for entrepreneurship
- Improving employability of workforce
- Prioritizing the environment and sustainable practices
This session was developed in partnership with CNBC.
Thursday 6 June
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The
door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and
webcast live.
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Michael Andrew **, Global Chairman, KPMG International, Hong
Kong SAR
Helen E. Clark **, Administrator, United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP), New York; Co-Chair of the World Economic
Forum on East Asia
Indra Nooyi **, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo,
USA; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East Asia; World
Economic Forum Foundation Board Member
Serge Pun **, Chairman, Serge Pun & Associates (Myanmar),
Myanmar
Anand Sharma **, Minister of Commerce and Industry and
Textiles of India
Moderated by
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Martin Soong **, Anchor, CNBC, Singapore
16.45 - 18.00
Brainstorming Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Yangon
Mapping Risks: An East Asia Context
How can the top risks in East Asia be addressed?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Identifying top risks challenging Asia and their interconnections
- Evaluating the impact of risks on business, governments and society
- Building risk resilience through a multistakeholder approach
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
Thursday 6 June
Discussion Leaders
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Richard A. Boucher **, Deputy Secretary-General, Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Paris
Ashvin Dayal **, Managing Director, Asia, Rockefeller Foundation,
Thailand
Christopher Fossick **, Managing Director, Singapore and SouthEast Asia, Jones Lang LaSalle, Singapore
Rashid Khalikov **, Director, United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Geneva
Martyn Parker **, Chairman, Global Partnerships, Swiss Re,
United Kingdom
Lutfey Siddiqi **, Managing Director, Foreign Exchange AsiaPacific, UBS, Singapore; Young Global Leader
Sandra Wu Wen-Hsiu, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Japan Asia Group, Japan
Facilitated by
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Nik Gowing **, Main Presenter, BBC World News, United
Kingdom
16.45 - 18.00
Interactive Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Shan
Moving from a Cash to a Banked Economy
With less than one-fifth of Myanmar's population using formal financial
services, how can the country build the foundations of an inclusive and
robust financial system?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Deepening and broadening access to capital and financial services
- Addressing risks and fighting corruption
- Providing incentives for low-income bank accounts
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
Thursday 6 June
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Jon Fredrik Baksaas **, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Telenor Group, Norway
Peter Maher **, Group Country Manager, Southeast Asia, Visa,
Singapore
Teeranun Srihong **, Co-President, Kasikornbank Public
Company, Thailand
Than Lwin **, Deputy Chairman, Kanbawza Bank (KBZ),
Myanmar
U Win Shein *, Union Minister of Finance and Revenue of
Myanmar
Michael Zink **, Head, ASEAN and Country Officer, Citi,
Singapore
Moderated by
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Jaspal S. Bindra **, Group Executive Director and Chief Executive
Officer, Asia, Standard Chartered, Hong Kong SAR
16.45 - 18.00
Fair Labour Is Smart Business
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Ayeyarwady
With over 60% of the world's population, how can East Asia create a
sustainable framework for long-term human capital development?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Fighting human trafficking
- Prioritizing skills development
- Creating responsible labour practices
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record.
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Simon F. Cooper **, President and Managing Director, AsiaPacific, Marriott International, Hong Kong SAR
Dispanadda Diskul **, Chief Development Officer, Doi Tung
Development Project, Thailand; Young Global Leader
Noeleen Heyzer **, Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic
and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP),
Bangkok
Thursday 6 June
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U Maung Myint *, Union Minister of Labour, Employment and
Social Security of Myanmar
Moderated by
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Aron Cramer **, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business
for Social Responsibility (BSR), USA; Global Agenda Council on
the Role of Civil Society
Rapporteur
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Ian Grundy **, Head, Public Affairs, Adecco Asia, Adecco Group,
Switzerland
16.45 - 18.00
Workshop
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Kachin
Smart Health
How can East Asian economies leapfrog to a sustainable and efficient
healthcare ecosystem?
- Understanding the pitfalls of health systems in more advanced economies
- Using smart solutions to improve delivery of healthcare
- Identifying opportunities for mainstreaming prevention
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Olivia
Baranda is available to brief participants.
Discussion Leaders
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Harjit Gill **, Chief Executive Officer, ASEAN and Pacific, Philips
Electronics Singapore, Singapore
Akihiko Kumagai **, President and Chief Executive Officer, GE
Healthcare Asia Pacific, Japan
Sandip Patel **, President, Aetna International, Aetna, USA
Victor Shi Chenyang **, President, Asia-Pacific, QIAGEN,
People's Republic of China
Thursday 6 June
Reported by
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James Lim *, President, Greater Asia, Becton Dickinson and
Company (BD), Singapore
Facilitated by
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Simon Stevens **, President, Global Health, UnitedHealth Group,
USA
Rapporteurs
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Stefan Wilhelm Emblad *, Head, Donor Relations, The Global
Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM),
Switzerland
Jason Li Yat-Sen **, Director, The George Institute for Global
Health, People's Republic of China; Young Global Leader; Global
Agenda Council on China
18.30 - 19.30
Transfer
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC)
Transfer from MICC to Gala Dinner
19.00 - 22.00
Gala Dinner
Hosted by President Thein Sein of Myanmar
Join this gala dinner with a touch of Myanmar culture in honour of the
participants of the World Economic Forum on East Asia.
20.30 - 23.00
Transfer
Transfer from Gala Dinner to Hotels
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Friday 7 June
08.15 - 09.15
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Rakhine
Community Breakfast
09.15 - 10.30
Arena Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Yangon
From Social Protection to Financial Inclusion
How can East Asian economies implement a sustainable social protection
system, given such diverse challenges as an ageing population and seasonal
unemployment?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Building effective distribution channels
- Integrating growth, employment and social protection
- Addressing social and gender inequities
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
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Jeroo Billimoria **, Managing Director, Child and Youth Finance
International, Netherlands; Social Entrepreneur
Matthew Driver **, President, South-East Asia, MasterCard
Worldwide, Singapore
Keat Chhon **, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy
and Finance of Cambodia
Thomas Klotz **, Managing Partner, South-East Asia, Roland
Berger Strategy Consultants, Singapore
Supachai Panitchpakdi **, Secretary-General, United Nations
Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva
Moderated by
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Donald P. Kanak **, Chairman, Prudential Corporation Asia, Hong
Friday 7 June
Kong SAR; Global Agenda Council on Social Security Systems
09.15 - 10.30
Panel Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Kachin
Extracting Opportunities, Sustaining Livelihoods
How can best practices be adopted in natural resource extraction to promote
transparency and sustainable job creation?
Session objectives:
- Explore stakeholder inclusion in decision-making
- Debate how to build effective institutions and partnerships
- Account for environmental externalities
- Understand land rights to improve livelihoods
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
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Atul Arya **, Senior Vice-President, Research and Analysis, IHS,
USA; Global Agenda Council on New Energy Architecture
Shiv V. Khemka *, Vice-Chairman, SUN Group, India
Melody Meyer **, President, Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and
Production Company, Chevron Corporation, USA
Roy L. Prosterman **, Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Landesa,
USA; Social Entrepreneur
Ardeth Maung Thawnghmung **, Professor, University of
Massachusetts Lowell, USA
Moderated by
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Christopher Logan **, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer,
Silk Road Mining and Development, Canada; Young Global Leader;
Global Agenda Council on Global Trade and FDI
Rapporteur
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Srirak Plipat **, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Transparency
International, Germany
Friday 7 June
09.15 - 10.30
Televised Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Shan
Powering Growth through Strategic Infrastructure
What innovations and actions are needed to maintain robust economic
growth and fulfil East Asia's growth potential?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Financing infrastructure for greatest impact
- Leveraging 2015 ASEAN energy integration
- Determining the optimal energy mix
- Building public-private partnerships
This session was developed in partnership with the Deutsche Welle TV.
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The
door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and
webcast live.
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Stephen P. Groff **, Vice-President, Operations 2, Asian
Development Bank, Manila; Global Agenda Council on South-East
Asia
John Rice **, Vice-Chairman, GE, Hong Kong SAR; Co-Chair of
the World Economic Forum on East Asia
Shahril Shamsuddin **, President and Group Chief Executive
Officer, SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad, Malaysia
Hamish Tyrwhitt **, Chief Executive Officer, Leighton Holdings,
Australia
Gita Wirjawan *, Minister of Trade of Indonesia
Moderated by
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10.30 - 11.00
Amrita Cheema **, Anchor, Deutsche Welle TV, Germany
Friday 7 June
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Networking
Area
Community Break
11.00 - 12.15
Interactive Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Kachin
Mainstreaming Gender
How can gender equity be achieved by empowering women and girls? Join a
special screening of a clip from the film Girl Rising followed by an
interactive panel discussion.
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Improving health and education for girls and women
- Protecting women's rights in informal and formal economies
- Increasing women's economic participation and opportunities
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
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Shelly Esque **, President, Intel Foundation, USA
Simon Matthews **, Country Managing Director, Thailand and
Middle East, ManpowerGroup, Thailand
Christopher Ng **, Regional Secretary, Asia and Pacific, UNI
Global Union, Singapore
Yoshiteru Uramoto **, Regional Director, Asia-Pacific,
International Labour Organization (ILO), Bangkok
Shinta Widjaja Kamdani **, Managing Director, Sintesa Group
(PT Widjajatunggal Sejahtera), Indonesia; Global Agenda Council
on South-East Asia
Moderated by
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Yoko Ishikura **, Professor, Graduate School of Media Design,
Keio University, Japan; Global Agenda Council on Education &
Skills
Friday 7 June
Rapporteur
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Heather Nguyen Dung *, Product Manager, Project Lana, IDG
Ventures Vietnam, Vietnam
11.00 - 12.15
Taking Quantum Leaps with Technology
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Ayeyarwady
What steps are needed to strengthen ICT deployment, implementation and
adoption in fast-growing economies?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Developing digital infrastructure
- Unleashing the power of open development
- Prioritizing social inclusion through affordable e-governance solutions
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record.
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Shane Aung Thu **, Vice-Chairman and Co-Founder, Redlink
Communications Company Ltd, Myanmar
Dan'l Lewin **, Corporate Vice-President, Strategic and Emerging
Business, Microsoft Corporation, USA
U Thaung Tin *, Deputy Minister of Communications and
Information Technology of Myanmar
Yang Shu **, President and Chief Executive Officer, South-East
Asia Region, Huawei Technologies, People's Republic of China
Moderated by
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V. Bunty Bohra **, Chief Executive Officer, Goldman Sachs, India;
Young Global Leader
Rapporteur
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Rajnesh Singh **, Regional Director, Asia-Pacific, The Internet
Society (ISOC), Singapore
Friday 7 June
11.00 - 12.15
Chasing the Next Big Idea
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Yangon
As the world looks to East Asia for resilient growth and new models of
regional integration, what lessons of leadership and innovation are coming
out of the region?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Investing in smart infrastructure of the future
- Moving beyond low-cost manufacturing and up the value chain
- Prioritizing goals of social equity in the development agenda
- Achieving macroeconomic stability and responding to global financial
shocks
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record.
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Fazle Hasan Abed **, Founder and Chairperson, BRAC,
Bangladesh; Social Entrepreneur; Global Agenda Council on the
Role of Civil Society
Do Hang **, General Manager, iVIVU.com, Vietnam
Haider Rashid *, Regional President, South Asia, ABB, Singapore
April Rinne **, Chief Strategy Officer, Collaborative Lab, USA;
Young Global Leader
Moderated by
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Gary Coleman **, Managing Director, Global Industries, Deloitte,
USA
11.00 - 12.15
Plenary Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Shan
A Blueprint for Sustainable Tourism
In 2011, 42% of travellers in the region came from within ASEAN. What
measures are needed to further this growth potential and establish an
integrated community?
Friday 7 June
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Promoting ease of mobility
- Developing new models for job creation
- Branding ASEAN destinations
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Thea
Chiesa is available to brief participants.
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Anthony F. Fernandes **, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia,
Malaysia; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East Asia;
Young Global Leader Alumnus
U Htay Aung **, Union Minister of Hotels and Tourism of
Myanmar; Global Agenda Council on New Models of Travel &
Tourism
Mari Elka Pangestu **, Minister of Tourism and Creative
Economy of Indonesia; Global Agenda Council on New Models of
Travel & Tourism
Moderated by
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Geoffrey Lipman **, President, International Council of Tourism
Partners, Belgium; Global Agenda Council on New Models of
Travel & Tourism
11.00 - 12.15
Thinking Ahead
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Kayin
Thinking Ahead with Young Global Leaders - Inclusive Development
In these times of great possibility for Myanmar, it is crucial that
government, civil society, media and business leaders come together to
ensure the country's inclusive development.
Young Global Leaders give four short talks on the importance of inclusive
development in Myanmar.
Friday 7 June
This session is on the record.
With
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Sophal Ear **, Author, USA; Young Global Leader
Elissa Golberg **, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of
Canada to the United Nations, Geneva; Young Global Leader;
Global Agenda Council on Fragile States
Sam Gregory **, Programme Director, WITNESS, USA; Young
Global Leader
Kevin Lu **, Regional Director, Asia-Pacific MIGA, World Bank
Group, Singapore; Young Global Leader; Global Agenda Council on
China
12.15 - 13.15
Interactive Lunch Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Magway
Meet Myanmar Parliamentarians
Join this informal lunch to meet with members of the National Assembly of
Myanmar.
This session is on the record.
With
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Sushant Palakurthi Rao **, Senior Director, Head of Asia, World
Economic Forum
U Shwe Mann **, Speaker of the House of Representatives of
Myanmar
12.15 - 13.15
Meet the President of the Philippines
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Rakhine
Join this informal lunch to meet with Benigno Simeon Aquino III, President
of the Philippines and senior political leaders of the Philippines.
This session is on the record.
Hosted by
Friday 7 June
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Benigno Simeon Aquino III*, President of the Philippines
13.45 - 15.00
Arena Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Yangon
The Triple Bottom Line: Investing for Impact
How can governments and investors meet the triple bottom line: economic,
environment and social?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Channelling large-scale investments in novel ways
- Designing a favourable regulatory environment for investor protection
- Avoiding hot money and managing capital flows
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
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Kriss Deiglmeier **, Executive Director, Center for Social
Innovation, Stanford University, USA
Don Lam **, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, VinaCapital
Group, Vietnam; Global Agenda Council on South-East Asia
Andi Taufan Garuda Putra **, Founder and Chief Executive
Officer, Amartha Microfinance, Indonesia
Omar Lodhi **, Partner, The Abraaj Group, Singapore
Keely Stevenson **, Chief Executive Officer, Bamboo Finance,
USA; Young Global Leader
Moderated by
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Hannah Beech **, East Asia Correspondent, Time Magazine,
People's Republic of China
13.45 - 15.00
Televised Session
Myanmar
International
Taking Myanmar to Work
Friday 7 June
Convention
Centre (MICC) Mandalay/
Plenary Hall
As Myanmar opens up to new business and investment, what steps are
needed to match the demand for skilled workers and foster innovation?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Engaging with interactive technology and online education
- Promoting multiple tracks of success through vocational courses
- Creating strong incentives for on-the-job training
This session was developed in partnership with NHK.
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The
door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and
webcast live.
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Hiroto Arakawa **, Vice-President, Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan; Global Agenda Council on
Poverty & Sustainable Development
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi **, Chairman of the National League for
Democracy (NLD); Member of Parliament from Kawhmu
Constituency, Myanmar
Annie Koh **, Vice-President, Business Development and External
Relations; Associate Professor of Finance, Singapore Management
University, Singapore
Subramanian Ramadorai **, Vice-Chairman, Tata Consultancy
Services, India; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East
Asia
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II**, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, Ayala Corporation, Philippines
Moderated by
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15.00 - 15.15
Myanmar
Aiko Doden **, Senior Commentator, NHK (Japan Broadcasting
Corporation), Japan
Friday 7 June
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Networking
Area
Community Break
15.15 - 15.45
One-on-One
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Mandalay/
Plenary Hall
A Special Conversation
Join a special conversation with U Thein Sein, President of Myanmar, who
will share his perspectives on Myanmar's transformation.
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
Interviewed by
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Klaus Schwab **, Founder and Executive Chairman, World
Economic Forum
With
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Benigno Simeon Aquino III*, President of the Philippines
U Thein Sein *, President of Myanmar
15.50 - 16.30
Plenary Session
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Mandalay/
Plenary Hall
Closing Plenary
The Co-Chairs of the 22nd World Economic Forum on East Asia discuss
how the region will further its agenda of courageous transformation and
inclusive integration, and outline the outcomes of the meeting.
Simultaneous interpretation in all languages
This session is on the record and webcast live.
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Helen E. Clark **, Administrator, United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP), New York; Co-Chair of the World Economic
Friday 7 June
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Forum on East Asia
Anthony F. Fernandes **, Group Chief Executive Officer, AirAsia,
Malaysia; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East Asia;
Young Global Leader Alumnus
Yorihiko Kojima **, Chairman of the Board, Mitsubishi
Corporation, Japan; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East
Asia
Subramanian Ramadorai **, Vice-Chairman, Tata Consultancy
Services, India; Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum on East
Asia
John Rice **, Vice-Chairman, GE, Hong Kong SAR; Co-Chair of
the World Economic Forum on East Asia
Moderated by
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Børge Brende **, Managing Director and Member of the Managing
Board, World Economic Forum
16.30 - 17.30
Farewell Reception
Myanmar
International
Convention
Centre (MICC) Networking
Area
Huawei Technologies and the World Economic Forum invite all participants
and their spouses to the 2013 World Economic Forum on East Asia Closing
Reception.
Original Link: Myanmar Times
http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/world-economic-forum-2013/6995-world-economic-forum-oneast-asia-2013-programme.html?limitstart=0