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Aid for Trade Global Review 2022: Empowering Connected Sustainable Trade
ADB-organized sessions
The Aid for Trade Global Review 2022, which will take place from 27 to 29 July both in-person and virtually, will discuss the role of Aid for Trade in supporting women’s economic empowerment, digital connectivity, and how environmentally sustainable development can contribute to the desired development outcomes. ADB, in coordination with the World Trade Organization, is organizing two virtual sessions.
Session 8: Aid For Trade in Asia and the Pacific: Leveraging Trade and Digital Agreements for Sustainable Development
27 July 2022 |10:30 am-11:30 am (Central European Time)
While post-COVID-19 recovery has begun, it is fragile and uneven. The report recommends ways to refocus and modernize aid for trade so it reflects new economic and trade realities including the risk of global value chains disruptions, preference erosion, the emergence of new digital technologies, and the rising need for regional cooperation. By supporting governments designing, negotiating and implementing forward looking trade and digital policies, aid for trade can reduce vulnerability, strengthen resilience, foster economic growth, and help developing Asia meet its sustainable development goals.
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Contacts:
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- Pramila Crivelli
Economist, Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department,
Asian Development Bank
Email: pcrivelli@adb.org
- Shawn Tan
Senior Economist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department,
Asian Development Bank
Email: swtan@adb.org
- Paulo Rodelio Marquez. Halili
Senior Economics Officer, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department,
Asian Development Bank
Email: phalili@adb.org
- Pia Asuncion P. Tenchavez
Senior Operations Assistant, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department,
Asian Development Bank
Email: ptenchavez@adb.org
- Pramila Crivelli
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Session 8 Agenda
Session 30: Advancing Digital Services Trade in Asia and the Pacific
28 July 2022 |10:30 am-11:30 am (Central European Time)
This session presented the main results of the Asian Economic Integration Report 2022 theme chapter on advancing digital services trade in Asia and the Pacific. It brought together leading experts to discuss how digitalization and the pandemic are driving digital services trade and ways on how regional cooperation and structural reforms can help Asian economies unlock this potential.
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Contacts:
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- Pia Asuncion P. Tenchavez
Senior Operations Assistant, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank
Email: ptenchavez@adb.org
- Pia Asuncion P. Tenchavez
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Session 30 Agenda
Event details:
Agenda:
Day 1 – Wednesday, 27 July 2022Session 8: Aid For Trade in Asia and the Pacific: Leveraging Trade and Digital Agreements for Sustainable Development
- 10:30-10:35 am
- Opening Remarks:Albert Park Chief Economist and Director General, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Asian Development BankBio
Albert F. Park is Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank and Director General of its Economic Research and Development Impact Department. He is chief spokesperson on economic and development trends and leads the production of ADB’s flagship knowledge products and support for regional cooperation fora.
Mr. Park has more than 2 decades of experience as a development economist and is a well-known expert on the economy of the People’s Republic of China. He has worked on a broad range of development issues including poverty and inequality, intergenerational mobility, microfinance, migration and labor markets, the future of work, and foreign investment.
Mr. Park is Chair Professor of Economics, Social Science, and Public Policy at HKUST (on leave). He served as a founding director of HKUST’s Institute for Emerging Market Studies and Center for Economic Policy, and previously held faculty positions at the University of Oxford and University of Michigan.
A national of the United States, he received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University and his doctorate in applied economics from Stanford University.
- 10:35-10:40 am
Opening Remarks:Amy Stuart Counsellor (Services and Investment), Australian Permanent Mission to the WTO in GenevaBioAmy Stuart is the Counsellor (Services and Investment) at the Australian Permanent Mission to the WTO in Geneva, with responsibility for a range of portfolios including leading Australia’s engagement with UNCTAD and Australia’s leadership as Co-Convenor of WTO Ecommerce negotiations (involving 86 countries). Amy has previously served at the Australian Mission to ASEAN in Jakarta and as a senior negotiator in a range of trade negotiations including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the ASEAN-Australia New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA), the Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement and bilateral FTA negotiations with the European Union.
- 10:40-11:00 am
Presentation of Report:Pramila A. Crivelli Economist, Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Asian Development BankBioPramila A. Crivelli is an economist at the Economic Research and Development Impact Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). She also currently works on a short-term assignment in ADB’s Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Division of the Central and West Asia Department. Her main fields of specialization include applied econometrics, international trade policy, negotiations, and implementation of regional trade agreements, particularly in the areas of market access and rules of origin. At ADB, her current work also covers digital trade policy, aid for trade, LDC graduation, and digital services. Before joining ADB in November 2020, Dr. Crivelli was an assistant professor at the Goethe University Frankfurt, where she led the Chair of International Trade. Her work has been published in academic peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of International Economics and The World Economy. With strong expertise in applied economic policy and technical cooperation, she has served as an economic affairs officer at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, a researcher at the European University Institute, and the World Trade Organization. Dr. Crivelli has extensive experience in delivering capacity-building and advisory services to governments, public and private institutions, and trade negotiators in multilateral and regional fora. She has also carried out consultancies for various clients in Asia and Africa. She received her PhD in economics from the University of Geneva.
Shawn Tan Senior Economist, Regional Cooperation and Integration Division (ERCI), Asian Development BankBioShawn Tan is senior economist at the Economic Research and Cooperation Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). He is a seasoned economist with broad knowledge and expertise on economic policy and international development. He joined ADB in late 2021 after spending eight years at the World Bank, where he led and participated in many investment projects and policy reports on international trade and competitiveness topics in Vietnam, the Western Balkans and Eastern European countries, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Georgia. Prior to the World Bank, he worked in the Singapore Government, where he was a trade negotiator for Singapore’s trade and investment agreements and support multinational companies in Singapore on trade facilitation issues. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) from the University of Melbourne, and a Master of Social Science from the National University of Singapore. His research interests are broadly in international trade, economic geography, and firm productivity and performance. He has published research articles in academic journals such as Journal of Development Economics and Small Business Economics, and his full portfolio can be found here.
- 11:00-11:25 am
Moderator:Jong Woo Kang Director, Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Asian Development BankBioJong Woo Kang is Director of Regional Cooperation and Integration Division at the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). As director, he plays a role as an interface between ADB’s internal and external stakeholders on regional cooperation and integration. He is a seasoned economist with extensive knowledge and experiences on policy and strategic issues. He was Principal Economist at ERDI, Senior Advisor to the Managing Director General of ADB, and Senior Economist at the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department at ADB. He leads the annual publication of Asian Economic Integration Report. Areas of his research interest include regional integration, inclusive growth, macroeconomic policies, international trade and finance, and aid effectiveness. He published articles in economics journals such as Journal of Development Economics, Journal of Applied Economics, and Journal of World Trade. Before joining ADB, he was director at the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Korea until 2006. He had got his bachelor’s degree in economics and master’s in public administration from Seoul National University, and PhD in economics from University of Washington.
Panel Discussion and Q&A:Francesco Abbate Adjunct Professor, International Economics and Development Cooperation, Turin UniversityBioFrancesco Abbate is Adjunct Professor of International Economics and Development Cooperation in University of Turin, Italy. Senior International Trade consultant to international organizations in developing Asia, Africa and Latin America and Carribean. Lead co-author of ADB (forthcoming) The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement: A New Paradigm in Asia Regional Cooperation at Asian Development Bank. Prior to this, he was Acting Director of Trade Division, UNCTAD, Geneva. Senior Economist at World Bank, Latin America and Carribean Region, Washington D.C. and Principal Officer United Nations System Staff College, Turin.
Stephanie Honey Founder, Global Trade InsightsBioStephanie is a trade policy consultant with expertise in digital trade, regional economic integration, especially in the Asia-Pacific, the WTO, services trade, agriculture trade and inclusion (especially trade and gender issues). Formerly a New Zealand trade negotiator, including chief agriculture negotiator during the intensive phase of the WTO Doha Round, Stephanie is currently Lead Staffer for New Zealand at the APEC Business Advisory Council and co-founder of Global Trade Insights, a business offering executive education in trade policy. Stephanie sits on the Board of the New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority, the Advisory Board of the Centres for Asia-Pacific Excellence and the Executive Board of the TradeExperettes, an international network of women trade experts.
Andrea Giacomelli Aid-for-Trade and Trade Policy Advisor, Permanent Delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum to the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and Other International Organizations in GenevaBioAndrea Giacomelli works as Aid-for-Trade and Trade Policy Advisor at the Permanent Delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum to the United Nations, World Trade Organization, and Other International Organizations in Geneva.
In his role, Andrea promotes the establishment of regional initiatives in the priority areas of the Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy and assists Forum Island Countires, individually and collectively, to make better use of Aid-for-Trade opportunities.
Before joining the Geneva Delegation, Andrea worked as a consultant for Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, a Trade Advisor for the Vanautu Ministry of Tourism, Trade, Commerce and Vanautu Busniess, and an Economist and Policy Advisor for Government of the United Kingdom.
Roy Lagolago Head of PACER Plus Implementation Unit & Labour MobilityBioRoy Lagolago is the newly appointed Head of the PACER Plus Implementation Unit& Labour Mobility (based in Samoa) an international organisation setup to implement the PACER Plus Agreement, strengthen the capacity of Pacific countries to benefit from PACER Plus as well as other regional and international trade agreements. Roy has a background in law enforcement, security, intelligence, investigations, and trade. He was previously the Head of the Oceania Customs Organisation and assisted with the setup and establishment of the Public Service Fale a regional organisation for Public Service Commissioners in the Pacific.
Roy spent 20 years in the New Zealand Public Service and has worked in the Pacific region for over 10 years as the Programme Manager for the Pacific Leadership Programme, Pacific Liaison Officer/Counsellor for the New Zealand Customs Service. He was also the International Engagement Manager for the New Zealand Customs Service managing the overseas posts (Australia, Asia, Europe, America’s), Customs Cooperative Treaty negotiations and development of the NZ Inc international engagement strategy.
Roy’s career has seen him work with several global organisations to support the Pacific region and their communities, such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, International Narcotics Board, Interpol, Eurpol, World Customs Organisation, World Trade Organisation, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the World Bank, and many others. He has also represented the Pacific region at these global forums to highlight the challenges faced by the Pacific and their communities.
Roy has also worked with various regional organisations (such as Pacific Island Forum Secretariat, Melanesian Spearhead Group, Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police, and various others) to develop strategy, legislation, policies that support Pacific government objectives. Roy was born and raised in Samoa. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Sociology and a Master’s in Public Management from Victoria University Wellington, New Zealand.
- 11:25-11:30 am
Closing Remarks:
Session 30: Advancing Digital Services Trade in Asia and the Pacific
- 10:00 a.m.
- Speakers connect via Zoom
- 10:30 a.m.
- IntroductionEmcee:Pramila A. Crivelli Economist, Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Asian Development BankBio
Pramila A. Crivelli is an economist at the Economic Research and Development Impact Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). She also currently works on a short-term assignment in ADB’s Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Division of the Central and West Asia Department. Her main fields of specialization include applied econometrics, international trade policy, negotiations, and implementation of regional trade agreements, particularly in the areas of market access and rules of origin. At ADB, her current work also covers digital trade policy, aid for trade, LDC graduation, and digital services. Before joining ADB in November 2020, Dr. Crivelli was an assistant professor at the Goethe University Frankfurt, where she led the Chair of International Trade. Her work has been published in academic peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of International Economics and The World Economy. With strong expertise in applied economic policy and technical cooperation, she has served as an economic affairs officer at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, a researcher at the European University Institute, and the World Trade Organization. Dr. Crivelli has extensive experience in delivering capacity-building and advisory services to governments, public and private institutions, and trade negotiators in multilateral and regional fora. She has also carried out consultancies for various clients in Asia and Africa. She received her PhD in economics from the University of Geneva.
- 10:31–10:38 a.m.
Opening RemarksTaeho Bark President, Lee & Ko Global Commerce Institute and former Minister of Trade, Republic of KoreaBioAs the first president of the Lee & Ko Global Commerce Institute (GCI) newly established in September 2017, Taeho Bark, together with the GCI team members working under his supervision, monitors new developments and trends in global trade and investment, analyzes major international trade dispute cases and provides in-depth advice and strategic insights to Korean and foreign enterprises in connection with their trade and investment related planning and concerns. In his capacity as president of the GCI, Dr. Bark will be implementing a program of special educational lectures on practical trade issues and policies for representatives of various interested companies and institutions.
Taeho Bark is an internationally renowned trade expert and, among other accomplishments, is a Seoul National University (SNU) Professor Emeritus, who has lectured extensively on international commerce and related subjects, and former Dean of the SNU Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS). In addition to his academic career, Dr. Bark has extensive experience serving as a public official working on trade policy and negotiation matters, having served with distinction as Minister for Trade of the Korean government (December 2011 - March 2013), as well as serving as the Ambassador-at-Large for International Trade and as the Chairman of the International Trade Commission of Korea.
- 10:38–10:47 a.m.
Presentations:Short video presentation on the AEIR 2022 theme chapterDigital Trade Regulation and CooperationHenry Gao Professor of Law, Singapore Management University (SMU)Bio PresentationHenry Gao is a senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and a law professor at Singapore Management University. With law degrees from three continents, he started his career as the first Chinese lawyer at the WTO Secretariat. As a leading expert on digital trade and e-commerce issues, he has been an advisor on digital trade issues for many national governments as well as the WTO, UN, World Bank, ADB, APEC, ASEAN and the World Economic Forum. Widely published on digital trade issues, he has been cited in the World Trade Report by the WTO and the Digital Economy Report by UNCTAD. He sits on the Advisory Board of the WTO Chairs Program, which was established by the WTO Secretariat in 2009 to promote research and teaching on WTO issues in leading universities around the world. He is also a member of editorial boards of the Journal of International Economic Law and Journal of Financial Regulation, both published by Oxford University Press. He’s currently working on issues relating to digital trade, [People’s Republic of] China and WTO, and WTO reform. His most recent work is a paper analyzing [People’s Republic of] China’s changing perspectives on the WTO, which was quoted as an “invaluable” paper by the Financial Times in its feature article on [People’s Republic of] China’s 20th anniversary in the WTO.
- 10:47–11:19 a.m.
Panel Discussion:Moderator:Rolando Avendano Economist, Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Asian Development BankBioRolando Avendano is an Economist at the Economic Research and Cooperation Department of the Asian Development Bank. His research focuses on financial and international economics, with an emphasis on regional integration, competitiveness and foreign direct investment.
Prior to joining ADB, he worked for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France. He was partnership coordinator of PARIS21 (OECD Statistics and Data Directorate), economist with the Director’s Office and the Americas Desk (OECD Development Centre), and research associate with the OECD Trade Directorate and Economics Department. Previously, he was a lecturer at the Engineering Faculty of University of Los Andes (Colombia), and research associate at University College London (UK).
A French and Colombian national, he holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from University of Los Andes and a Master and PhD in Economics from the Paris School of Economics (PSE).
Jane Drake-Brockman Professor, University of AdelaideBioJane Drake-Brockman is a widely published, internationally recognized expert on trade and development, global value chains and regional integration, and one of Asia and the Pacific’s foremost experts on trade and competitiveness in services. Her current research focus is digital trade. She brings a mix of experience formed across business, academia, government, and multiple international government organizations, having served with the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, OECD Secretariat in Paris and International Trade Centre in Geneva.
A former senior diplomat and trade negotiator, she held the position of Chief Economist in Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade and Charge d’Affaires at the Australian Delegation to the EU in Brussels. She founded and co-chairs the Asia Pacific Services Coalition, has a close long-standing association with APEC and practical background in trade and regional integration projects across Asia and the Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean.
Jane is a member of the G20-Trade and Investment Research Network (https://g20-tirn.org) and Co-Chair of the THINK20 Taskforce on Open Trade and Sustainable Investment and Industry.
Irene Oliván Garcia Trade Policy Analyst, Trade in Services Division, Trade and Agriculture Directorate, OECDBioIrene Oliván is a trade policy analyst at the Trade in Services Division of the OECD. Her work focuses on analyzing policy trends affecting services trade in particular in the digital era. She assists in managing the annual update of the OECD’s Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI) as well as the Digital STRI. Irene is a lawyer and previously worked in a multinational law firm where she advised public and private sector clients on data protection, intellectual property and IT law issues.
Jose Ramon Albert Senior Research Fellow, Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)BioJose Ramon G. Albert is a senior research fellow at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies. He was the secretary-general of the National Statistical Coordination Board from 2012 to 2014. He was also the training chief of the Statistical Research and Training Center, the research and training arm of the Philippine Statistical System, from 2005 to 2007, and research chief from 1999 to 2005 of the same office. He was also a former adjunct faculty member of the Stephen Zuellig Graduate School of Development Management.
His areas of expertise include poverty measurement and diagnostics, agricultural statistics, education statistics, survey design, data mining, and statistical analysis of missing data. He has written extensively on poverty, social protection, education, gender, ICT, innovation, and other development issues.
Dr. Albert holds a PhD in Statistics from Stony Brook University in New York, USA, where he got his master’s degree also in Statistics.
- 11:19–11:29 a.m.
Q&A- 11:29 a.m.
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