The programme for this year’s Summit will convene under the theme “Implementing India” and will pay particular attention to how the necessities for inclusive social and economic progress can be delivered and serve as a model for other developing economies.

The meeting will provide an extraordinary opportunity to identify and leverage best-in-class North African business models and public policies at a time when the region is seeking new modalities for growth vis-à-vis an unprecedented global economic transformation. The meeting will pay...

Conference papers will be concerned with all areas of the application of economics to the arts, heritage, media, cultural industries, cultural policy and related areas. Topics: - Art Markets and Cultural Consumption - Creative Clusters and Urban Development - Cultural Entrepreneurship and...

Topics: - Art Markets and Cultural Consumption - Creative Clusters and Urban Development - Cultural Entrepreneurship and Business - Cultural Heritage and Cultural Tourism - Cultural Policy and Arts Institutions - Culture, Globalization and Language - Economic of Copyright and the Cultural...

East Asia's lead in the global economic recovery has been underscored by increasing regional economic integration, robust domestic consumption and coordinated government stimulus measures. Next to the remarkable economic momentum and progress of China and India, ASEAN 's market of 580 million...

The economic crisis has led to a reassessment of the systems governing global cooperation, financial architecture and policies linked to trade and climate change, and is a wake-up call to speed up implementation of long-discussed reforms. In this complex and evolving landscape, emerging markets,...

Latin American countries also face the global challenges of building a solid financial architecture, providing quality education for all, developing clean and diversified sources of energy and sustainably using natural resources. While consensus is emerging in the region on the need to preserve...

The Summit in 2005 presents an unparalleled opportunity as the G-8 will focus the world’s attention squarely on mobilizing the necessary partnerships and resources to improve the plight of Africa. A big push is necessary if Africa is to meet Millennium Development Goals on poverty, mortality...

Asia’s growth continues to transfix analysts and investors around the world. The sheer size and scale of Asia’s future economic development will create major challenges with respect to global competitiveness, human capital, natural resources and environmental sustainability. Moreover, global...

Achieving Global and Regional Stability Enabling Economic Growth Harnessing Knowledge for Humanity Building the Great Company Navigating Uncertainty Balancing Global and Local Embracing Global Citizenship