ERCD: International Conference on Promoting Connectivity for an Inclusive Asia and the Pacific
International trade is a key driving force behind economic growth that since 1990 has listed more than a billion people out of poverty in Asia and the Pacific. However, in the years since the global financial crisis, trade growth has fallen behind GDP growth, after outpacing it for many decades. Despite early signs of a recovery in the growth of world trade, the global economic environment is still uncertain, and much remains to be done to realize potential trade outcomes for inclusive growth.
Event details
Date/Venue:
- 27–28 June 2018
Miran Hotel,
Tashkent, Uzbekistan Contacts:
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- Paulo Rodelio M. Halili
Senior Economics Officer
Asian Development Bank
Email: phalili@adb.org
- Paulo Rodelio M. Halili
Download:
- Conference Agenda
Program and Agenda
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
Opening:
Day 1
Opening:
Registration / Keynote
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. - Registration
9:00 a.m.–9:05 a.m. - Welcome RemarksTakeo Konishi Country Director,
ADB9:05 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Opening RemarksShishir Priyadarshi Director,
Development Division, World Trade Organization (WTO)9:15 a.m.–9:25 a.m. Opening RemarksMia Mikic Director,
Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)9:25 a.m.–9:40 a.m. Keynote Speech 1Bambang Susantono Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development,
ADB9:40 a.m.–9:55 a.m. Keynote Speech 2Sahib Saifnazarov Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade,
Government of Uzbekistan9:55 a.m.–10:25 a.m. Photo Session and Coffee Break
Session 1:
Harnessing the Potential of E-commerce
- Chair:Bambang Susantono Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development,
ADB10:25 a.m.–10:55 a.m. Embracing the E-commerce Revolution in Asia and the PacificQ&A10:55 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Roundtable DiscussionMia Mikic Director,
Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)Botir Arifdjanov founder,
Paynet and Lebazar.uzFarhod Karimov
Westminister University12:10 p.m.–2:15 p.m. Lunch Break
Session 2:
Progress Towards Digital Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade
- Chair:Yann Duval Chief,
Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, ESCAP2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. Overview of Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade ImplementationYann Duval Chief,
Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, ESCAPQ&A2:45 p.m.–4 p.m. Presentations and DiscussionAli Aliyev Head of Project Management Department,
State Customs Committee, Government of AzerbaijanProfessor Hong Xue Director of Institute for Internet Policy and Law,
Beijing Normal University
Wednesday, 28 June 2018
Day 2
Session 3:
Aid for Trade and Trade Facilitation for Inclusive Development
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. - Chair
9:00 a.m.–9:20 a.m. Aid for Trade and Trade Facilitation in Asia and the Pacific: Promoting Connectivity for Inclusive DevelopmentQ&A9:20 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Roundtable DiscussionYann Duval Chief,
Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, ESCAPDilshor Akbarov Project Manager,
Aid for Trade Project, United Nations Development ProgrammeUmida Haqnazar
Independent Consultant10:15 a.m.–10:35 a.m. Coffee Break
Session 4:
Progress and Challenges in WTO Accession
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. - ChairJong Woo Kang Principal Economist,
ADB10:35 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Progress and Challenges in WTO AccessionsDonors PerspectiveFarkhod Sherzatov Coordinator of ‘Trade Facilitation in Central Asia’ Program,
GIZBahtiyor Mirzabaev
USAIDCountry Lessons and ExperiencesAskar Mirsaidov Head of Department,
Ministry of Foreign Trade, Government of UzbekistanMeruyert Syzdykova Chief Expert,
Foreign Trade Activity Department, Ministry of National Economy of Kazakhstan
Session 5:
The Future of Inclusive Trade-Driven Growth
- ChairCyn-Young Park Director of Regional Cooperation and Integration,
ADB2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Roundtable DiscussionMichael Roberts Head,
Aid for Trade Unit, WTOYann Duval Chief,
Trade Policy and Facilitation Section, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, ESCAPAlfiya Musina Manager,
USAID’s Competitiveness, Trade and Jobs ProjectNishanbay Sirajiddinov Scientific Supervisor,
Center for Economic DevelopmentQ&A
Closing:
Closing Remarks
- Takeo Konishi Country Director,
ADB
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