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World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Unlocking Resources for Regional DevelopmentProgrammeIstanbul, Turkey 28-29 September 2014

Regional Agenda

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Workshop / WorkStudio / WorkSpace session

Televised session

On the record

Programme Co-Chairs

Majid Jafar, Chief Executive Officer, Crescent Petroleum, United Arab Emirates; Global Agenda Council on the Middle East and North Africa

Uwe Krüger, Chief Executive Officer, WS Atkins, United Kingdom

Tarek Sultan Al Essa, Chief Executive Officer and Vice-Chairman of the Board, Agility, Kuwait

Afsin Yurdakul, Chief Foreign Editor, Habertürk TV, Turkey; Global Agenda Council on Europe

Shifting Energy Dynamics across the Region

The Future of the Region and Turkey’s Forthcoming G20 Presidency

Infrastructure as a Platform for Growth

Programme Pillars

Building Entrepreneurial and Inclusive Economies

World Economic Forum Special Meeting on Unlocking Resources for Regional Development - Programme

2

Sunday 28 September

08.00 - 22.00Hilton Istanbul Bomonti

private events

Private Industry and Constituent Meetings

08.00 - 21.00Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Registration

registration

Registration Opens

The registration desk is located in the lobby of the Hilton Bomonti Hotel.

17.30 - 18.30Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Plenary Hall

welcome address

Keynote Address by the President of TurkeySimultaneous interpretation in English, Turkish, Arabic, French and Russian.

This session is open to the reporting press and webcast live.


3

Sunday 28 September

18.30 - 20.00Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Crystal Ballroom

welcome reception

Welcome Reception

Hosted by Dogus Group


4

Monday 29 September

07.00 - 19.30Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Registration

registration

Registration Opens

The registration desk is located in the lobby of the Hilton Bomonti Hotel.


unlocking resources

Unlocking Resources for Regional DevelopmentWhat are the key opportunities and challenges facing Turkey, Europe, Eurasia and MENA, and how can stakeholders unlock resources for economic development?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Turkey’s medium- and long-term growth path- Regional transformations in Europe, Eurasia and MENA- Key priorities for energy, infrastructure and entrepreneurship

This session will also recognize and award membership for the high-growth, innovative companies selected through the Global Growth Company nomination process.

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Turkish, Arabic and Russian


10.45 - 12.00Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Izmir

humanitarian crises

Understanding and Addressing Humanitarian CrisesThe Syrian crisis, the Israel/Palestine conflict, incursions by the Islamic State and the upheaval in Ukraine have had a serious and deadly toll on the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. What strategies are business and government implementing to reduce the humanitarian impact in the region?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Determining the scale of consequences of regional crises in human and economic terms- Exploring the role of government, business and civil society organizations in assisting displaced people- Seeking innovative approaches to managing humanitarian emergencies

This session is open to the reporting press.


5

Monday 29 September

10.45 - 12.15Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Samsun

infrastructure agenda

Infrastructure Outlook: A Life-Cycle Approach to DevelopmentCan a strategic life-cycle approach help to develop more effective and efficient infrastructure?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Exploring new approaches to infrastructure planning and delivery- Improving existing infrastructure assets instead of building new ones- Examining regional priorities and collaboration

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Turkish

This session is open to the reporting press and webcast live

10.45 - 12.15Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Ankara

g20 impact

Opportunities for Turkey: Transformation and G20 ChairmanshipHow can Turkey maximize the positive impact of its transformation and forthcoming G20 chairmanship for national, regional and global stakeholders?

Session objectives:- Explore G20 efforts to date and opportunities to support ongoing activities- Identify new partnerships for implementing priority G20 goals- Discuss expectations for the national and international role of Turkey

10.45 - 12.15Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Istanbul

human capital

The Future of Jobs

How will the changing nature of the labour market affect how government and business anticipate human capital needs? How can stakeholders respond to these disruptions and to rising unemployment in the region and globally?

Session objectives:- Examine the changing nature of work- Understand current and future skills gaps- Explore how to scale up solutions across diverse regions.


6

Monday 29 September


cnn türk/energy outlook

Understanding Regional Energy DynamicsWhat are the regional energy dynamics in a rapidly changing geopolitical and technological landscape, and how are stakeholders responding?

This session was developed in partnership with CNN Türk.


As this session is televised, please arrive 15 minutes before the start. The door will be closed at the scheduled time. This session is on the record and webcast live.

12.15 - 13.00Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Networking Area

community lunch

Community Lunch


income inequality

Tackling Inequality

What promising ideas on the frontiers of social research, government policy and citizen action can address the causes of and challenges created by inequality?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Understanding key drivers of divergence and convergence of wealth and income- Reducing inequality through education, knowledge and skills- Managing the risks of inequality



7

Monday 29 September

13.00 - 14.30Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Ankara

empowering women

Empowering Women to Power EconomiesWhat corporate strategies and public policies can help the region tap into its growing and increasingly educated female workforce? How can progress be accelerated?

Session objectives:- Identify corporate strategies to enhance women’s workforce participation- Design models of public-private collaboration- Foster entrepreneurship


innovative entrepreneurship

Collaborating to Enable Innovative and Inclusive EntrepreneurshipHow can large companies, governments and other stakeholders collaborate with entrepreneurs to foster innovative and inclusive entrepreneurship in Europe, Eurasia and MENA?

Session objectives:- Foster innovative partnerships between start-ups and leading businesses- Remove barriers to engaging individuals and teams from diverse backgrounds- Encourage social and political innovation through entrepreneurial activities


regional integration

Regional Integration and TradeHow can cross-regional integration enable economic development, encourage trade between neighbours and deliver long-term sustainable growth?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Integration processes for Turkey and the region- Identifying new opportunities for regional cooperation- Removing barriers to trade and linking regional supply chains




8

Monday 29 September


al arabiya/market infrastructure

Efficient Market Infrastructure to Promote GrowthHas the current financial infrastructure in Europe, Eurasia and MENA encouraged or inhibited economic growth?

This session was developed in partnership with Al Arabiya.

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Turkish and Arabic



community break

Community Break


digital infrastructure

Digital Infrastructure as a Driver of CompetitivenessWhat investments, policies and platforms linked to digitally driven economies can unlock resources and foster growth?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Encouraging innovation and experimentation in digital infrastructure- Accelerating the development of digital services by government and business- Modernizing policies and regulations



9

Monday 29 September


energy partnerships

Building Energy Partnerships to Unlock Regional PotentialHow can new forms of engagement and collaboration between regional partners unlock value in a shifting energy landscape?

Dimensions to be addressed: - Creating opportunities for regional partnerships- Introducing emerging models of public-private partnership- Collaborating on energy infrastructure



geopolitical challenges

Regional Geopolitical Challenges: Multistakeholder Response StrategiesIn the context of the geopolitical challenges posed to the region and the growing threat of non-state actors, how can government, business and civil society organizations best respond?

Dimensions to be addressed:- Identifying the dynamics and drivers of growing geopolitical risk in the region- Adapting to the economic repercussions of regional conflict- Assessing the prospects of a regional solution to conflict in the Middle East




cnbc/eu region

The EU, the Neighbourhood and BeyondWhat form of cooperation between the EU, Turkey and the broader region is best suited to ensure successful collaboration on common challenges?

This session was developed in partnership with CNBC Europe.




10

Monday 29 September


community break

Community Break


special address/europe

Special Address by the President of the European CommissionSimultaneous interpretation in English, Turkish, Arabic and Russian



special address/prime minister

Special Address by the Prime Minister of TurkeySimultaneous interpretation in English, Turkish, Arabic and Russian



11

Monday 29 September

18.00 - 19.30Hilton Istanbul Bomonti - Crystal Ballroom

farewell reception

Farewell Reception

Hosted by the Office of the Prime Minister of Turkey


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