Watch the Sessions Live from East Asia
Follow sessions live from the World Economic Forum on East Asia held in Jakarta 12-13 June 2011. Check out the schedule to see when you can watch sessions on the Forum Livestream Channel (time zones are in GMT+7).
09.00 – 10.15
Financial Fault Lines: Averting Aftershocks in Asia
Given high-velocity growth and the rise of financial hubs in Asia, how will the region develop resilience to future financial shocks?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
– Risks associated with asset bubbles
– Prudent macroeconomic and fiscal policies
– Corporate governance
– Economic consequences of disasters
10.30 – 11.45
Managing Global Disruptions: Asia's Risk Response Mechanisms
How should Asia approach ongoing efforts to manage looming global risks?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
– Global economic imbalances
– Natural disasters
– Rising income inequality
– Geopolitical tensions
14.00 – 15.00
Opening Ceremony
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the World Economic Forum on East Asia, the President of Indonesia and the Prime Minister of Singapore share their perspectives on two decades of progress and the new challenges and opportunities for the region.
Chaired by
• Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
15.15 – 16.30
Building around Bottlenecks: Upgrading Asia's Infrastructure
How should Asian infrastructure be built to prevent bottlenecks in development and growth agendas?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
– Centralization of infrastructure in economic planning
– Interconnectivity and optimization of multi-modal transport
– Institutional capacity building
– Financing and private participation
16.45 – 18.00
East Asian Solutions for Global Food Security
As predictions for global population growth are revised to 10 billion by 2100, how should Asia pursue long-term food security in an environmentally and politically sustainable manner?
In partnership with the World Economic Forum, Deutsche Welle TV hosts this debate on regional solutions to food security.
The following dimensions will be addressed:
– Assessment of demographic challenges
– Regional policies to control food prices
– Public-private collaboration
– Innovations in agriculture
Monday 13 June
09.00 – 10.15
Inclusive Asia: Reinvigorating the Millennium Development Goals
In what areas should Asia be leading the world with regard to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
– Reducing extreme poverty
– Primary education
– Environmental sustainability
– Empowerment of women
– Health solutions
10.30 – 11.45
Creating Jobs in Asia: The Entrepreneurship Equation
How should the spirit of Asian entrepreneurship be ignited to drive regional employment, growth and competitiveness?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
– Creating an entrepreneurship ecosystem
– Education and skills reform
– Migration of talent
– Fostering new sectors for growth
13.30 – 14.45
Redrawing the "Greenprint" of Asia's Energy Architecture
How can regional players design a comprehensive blueprint to manage the transition to a wider spectrum of energy resources in Asia?
The following dimensions will be addressed:
– Economic and political frameworks
– New resources and innovations
– Supply chain security
16.30 – 17.45
Responding to the New Globalism
What actions must leaders prioritize in East Asia to address new global realities and create value for all
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