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Wow, Joseph Stiglitz made it to panel ASEAN connectivity roadmap.. #WEF #globalshapers
Date posted: June 1, 2012
World Economic Forum on East Asia 2012
Shaping the Region’s Future through Connectivity
Bangkok, Thailand 30 May - 1 June 2012
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How many economic tiers do we have between countries in #ASEAN and how will they actually integrate? #WEF
Date posted: June 1, 2012
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East Asia 2012 - Press Conference with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Press Conference with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi , Chairman, National League for Democracy, Myanmar
Moderated by Fon Mathuros Chantanayingyong, Director, Media, World Economic Forum
Moderated by Fon Mathuros Chantanayingyong, Director, Media, World Economic Forum
Date posted: June 1, 2012
Session Summary
Escape from Poverty
How can the elements of motivation for consumer behaviour in East Asia be leveraged for sustainability?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- The Asian consumer today and in 20 years
- Making sustainability a personal and emotional issue
- The role of social media
- Technology as an enabler
Key Points
- Brands can be at the forefront of social change
- Asian consumers are not especially concerned about sustainability, but this is set to change
- Corporations need to implement corporate social investments into their business...
Date posted: June 1, 2012
Session Summary
The Infrastructure Imperative
How can ASEAN close infrastructure gaps among its members to remove bottlenecks?
Dimensions to be addressed:
- Upgrading energy, ICT, transportation and payments networks
- Establishing innovative financing mechanisms
- Integrating best practices from the region
- Mitigating risks to facilitate the creation of public-private partnerships
Key Points
- Better connectivity linking poorer and richer regions will reduce income inequality in ASEAN
- For public-private partnerships to work, there must be close consultation...
Date posted: June 1, 2012
