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World Economic Forum on East AsiaProgramme

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar 05-07 June 2013

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Lunch / Dinner session

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Global Risks

Arts and Culture

An Insight, An Idea

Forum Debate

This logo denotes GGC track sessions in the programme. Global Growth Company (GGC) tracks comprise a selection of sessions of particular relevance to companies experiencing strong growth and engaging in international expansion. GGC track sessions are an integral part of all Forum regional meeting programmes. Where appropriate, the output of each will be incorporated into subsequent GGC track sessions in the build-up to the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2013, which will take place in Dalian, People's Republic of China from 11 to 13 September

Helen E. Clark, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York

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 Co-Chairs

Programme Pillars

B – Realizing Regional Integration

C – Scaling Regional Solutions for Global Resilience

A – Inspiring Inclusive Transformation

World Economic Forum on East Asia - Programme 2

Wed | Thu | Fri

07.30 - 20.00Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC)

Early Registration

early registration


Private Industry and Constituent Meetings

private events


Wed | Thu | Fri

08.15 - 09.15Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Networking Area

Community Breakfast

community breakfast

09.15 - 10.30Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Mandalay/ Plenary Hall

Vision for East Asia's Networked FutureTraditionally 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.

bloomberg/asean integration

09.15 - 10.30Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Yangon

The Business Mandate in MyanmarHow 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


This session is on the record and webcast live.

role of business


Wed | Thu | Fri


Community Break

community break

11.00 - 12.15Myanmar 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.



bbc/myanmar's future

11.00 - 12.15Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Kachin

Sustainable Energy for Resilient GrowthWith 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


This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Roberto Bocca is available to brief participants.

energy


Wed | Thu | Fri


Pursuing the Asian CenturyHow 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 and India- Enhancing China's role as economic partner and strategic competitor- Competing for natural resources and resolving territorial disputes



regional geopolitics

11.00 - 12.15Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Kayin

Thinking Ahead with Young Global Leaders - Business for DevelopmentThe 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.

thinking ahead/biz4dev

12.15 - 13.30Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Rakhine

Community Lunch

community lunch


Wed | Thu | Fri

12.15 - 13.30Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Magway

Greater Mekong Lunch

Join an informal networking lunch to gain new insights and meet leading voices from the Greater Mekong Subregion.


greater mekong


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.



opening


Community Break

community break


Wed | Thu | Fri


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.



cnbc/long-term view


Partnering for a New Vision for AgricultureWhat 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


This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Lisa Dreier is available to brief participants.


food security

15.15 - 16.30Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Ayeyarwady

Asia's New Narrative

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 a network for creative economy- Addressing lack of youth participation in politics and governance- Understanding citizen movements in the digital world



values


Wed | Thu | Fri


Moving from a Cash to a Banked EconomyWith 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



banking


Fair Labour Is Smart BusinessWith 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



fair labour


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


This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Olivia Baranda is available to brief participants.

health


Wed | Thu | Fri


Mapping Risks: An East Asia ContextHow 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



risk resilience


Transfer from MICC to Gala Dinner

transfer

19.30 - 22.00Maniradanar Jade Emporium Hall

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.

gala dinner


Wed | Thu | Fri

20.30 - 23.00

Transfer from Gala Dinner to Hotels

transfer


Wed | Thu | Fri


Community Breakfast

community breakfast


Powering Growth through Strategic InfrastructureWhat 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.



deutsche welle/strategic infrastructure


Extracting Opportunities, Sustaining LivelihoodsHow 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


extractive industries


Wed | Thu | Fri


From Social Protection to Financial InclusionHow 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



social protection


Community Break

community break


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


gender


Wed | Thu | Fri


Taking Quantum Leaps with TechnologyWhat 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



ict


Chasing the Next Big IdeaAs 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



next big idea

11.00 - 12.15Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Kayin

Thinking Ahead with Young Global Leaders - Inclusive DevelopmentIn 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.


thinking ahead/inclusive


Wed | Thu | Fri


A Blueprint for Sustainable TourismIn 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?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Promoting ease of mobility- Developing new models for job creation- Branding ASEAN destinations



This session is linked to initiatives and communities of the Forum. Thea Chiesa is available to brief participants.

travel & tourism

12.15 - 13.15Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Magway

Meet Myanmar ParliamentariansJoin this informal lunch to meet with members of the National Assembly of Myanmar.


myanmar leaders lunch

12.15 - 13.15Myanmar International Convention Centre (MICC) - Rakhine

Meet the President of the PhilippinesJoin this informal lunch to meet with Benigno Simeon Aquino III, President of the Philippines and senior political leaders of the Philippines.


philippines lunch


Wed | Thu | Fri


The Triple Bottom Line: Investing for ImpactHow 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



impact investing


Taking Myanmar to WorkAs 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.



nhk/skills


Community Break

community break


Wed | Thu | Fri


A Special ConversationJoin a special conversation with the presidents of Myanmar and the Philippines as they share their perspectives on regional transformation.



special conversation


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.



closing


Farewell Reception

farewell reception


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