Frontier Asia: Economic Transformation and Inclusive Growth
Bangkok, Thailand, January 27-28, 2013
A Conference Jointly Organized by the IMF and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Bangkok, Thailand
The conference "Economic Transformation and Inclusive Growth in Frontier Economies" will bring together ministers, central bank governors, academics, as well as IMF and JICA staff, and focus on what type of economic transformation is necessary to move up the economic value chain; and how to ensure that growth and job creation benefits all segments of society. The event will conclude with a high-level Roundtable Discussion.
Among the participants are Naoyuki Shinohara, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Kiyoshi Kodera, Vice President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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DRAFT AGENDA |
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Sunday, January 27 |
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19:30-21:30 |
Welcome Dinner |
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Speakers Kiyoshi Kodera, Vice President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Naoyuki Shinohara, Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF)  Remarks by Naoyuki Shinohara |
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Monday, January 28 |
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8:00–9:00 |
Registration |
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9:00–9:30 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks Anoop Singh, Director, Asia and Pacific Department, IMF Prasarn Trairatvorakul, Governor, Bank of Thailand |
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9:30–9:45 |
Photo Session |
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9:45–12:00 |
SESSION I: ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION Frontier and Developing Asia has experienced strong growth over the last decade. This session will analyze to what degree diversification and the move from traditional sectors to manufacturing has been associated with productivity increases and what kind of policies will be necessary to facilitate this process going forward. Also, the session will address what needs to be done to reduce trading costs to further unleash the growth potential of the region. |
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9:45–10:45 |
Economic Transformation and Diversification Moderator Speakers |
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Discussion |
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11:00–12:00 |
Fragmentation and Trade Cost in Economic Transformation Moderator Speaker |
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Discussion |
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12:00–13:30 |
Lunch Luncheon speaker |
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13:30–15:30 |
SESSION II: INCLUSIVE GROWTH The session will analyze the nexus between growth and inclusiveness. While poverty has fallen in Frontier and Developing Asia, inequality has increased, dampening the impact of growth on poverty reduction. Both fiscal and financial sector policies can play an important role in broadening the benefits of growth. This session will look at a number of specific examples of policy implementation, including the experience with cash transfers, and highlight the need to find the right balance between financial development and the risks associated with strong credit growth rapid financial sector deepening. |
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13:30–14:30 |
The Elusive Quest for Inclusive Growth Moderator Speaker |
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Discussion |
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14:30–15:30 |
The Role of Financial Deepening Moderator Speakers |
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Discussion |
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15:45–17:00 |
SESSION III: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS Senior policymakers will be able to identify policy priorities and discuss country experiences and challenges in fostering economic transformation and inclusive growth. Moderator Panelists |
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17:00–17:15 |
Closing remarks Kiyoshi Kodera, Vice President, JICA |
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17:30–18:00 |
Press Conference |
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