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Courageous Transformation for Inclusion and Integration
Published on 30/05/2013
» The World Economic Forum on East Asia 2013 will be the first major international gathering of senior decision-makers from industry, government, academia and civil society to be held in Myanmar since the country embarked on a series of bold economic and political reforms.
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Opinion: Share the value of Myanmar’s natural resources
Published on 31/05/2013
» Patrick Alley, co-founder and director of Global Witness, and Terry Heymann, director of Responsible Gold at the World Gold Council, argue that Myanmar must act swiftly to come up with a sustainable plan to make sure investment in its natural resources benefits the whole nation.
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WEF report: East Asia enters the era of hyper connectivity
Published on 31/05/2013
» World Economic Forum information and communications technology expert Danil Kerimi explains how truly understanding and harnessing digital globalisation can help all Asean nations to compete in the global marketplace.
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Myanmar's new corruption challenge
Published on 01/06/2013
» Myanmar has the potential to quadruple the value of its economy to $200 billion by 2030 if it presses on with reforms, embraces technology and shifts away from agriculture.
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Building a financial ecosystem in Myanmar
Published on 06/06/2013
» The pace of Myanmar’s development will depend in large part on its success in attracting foreign investors to help modernise the country. But setting investment policies to encourage responsible investment, economic growth and inclusive financial markets will be a challenge. <b>Michael Drexler</b>, senior director of Investors Industries for the World Economic Forum, discusses some of the challenges faced by the country in creating a financial and economic ecosystem conducive to development.
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Challenges facing agriculture in SE Asia
Published on 06/06/2013
» Agriculture has been an engine for economic growth and development in Southeast Asia, lifting millions out of poverty and positioning the region and potential powerhouses, such as Myanmar, to be a source of global food security. Today the region faces new challenges to meet growing demand, with risks from natural resource scarcity, shocks from food price volatility, and climate change.
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Closer collaboration between mining and infrastructure
Published on 06/06/2013
» Mining and infrastructure are two industries that go hand-in-hand. Closer collaboration between the two sectors has the potential to unlock greater benefit and value for regional economies and societies.
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'Digital divide' challenges Myanmar
Published on 06/06/2013
» A robust information and communication technology sector is critical for any country’s competitiveness and integration with the global economy. But Myanmar faces considerable challenges in the form of weak infrastructure, electricity shortages, a “digital divide” and low consumption.
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WEF Blog: Freedom to travel: opening markets by opening borders
Published on 28/05/2012
» The global economy is suffering from a prolonged downturn brought on by events ranging from fiscal crises in the West to natural disasters here in Southeast Asia. Policy debates worldwide increasingly reflect the need for economic growth and job creation. With global unemployment of 200 million and 40 million people projected to enter the labor force every year, 600 million jobs will need to be created over the next decade.
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WEF Blog: Waking up to the threat of natural disasters
Published on 28/05/2012
» Last year was a major wake-up call for the global economy. With natural catastrophes causing economic losses of approximately US$ 366 billion, the highest on record, the question I’m left pondering is this: Has anyone woken up yet?
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