2010
“Returning to a
High Growth Economy – Policy Priorities and
Action for Growth and
Sustainable Development”
17 March 2010,
Tentative Programme
0715-0800 Registration and Seating
800-900
Arrival of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei
Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister,
National Anthem
Welcoming Remarks:
H.E. Dr Hang Chuon Naron, Permanent Vice Chairman, Supreme National Economic Council, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Chairman CDRI Board of Directors
Keynote Opening Address: Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo (Khmer Version) and English Version
HUN SEN, Prime Minster,
0900-0930
Departure of Samdech Akka
Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN,
Prime Minister,
Coffee Break
0930-1100 Session 1: Returning to a High Growth Economy – Indicators, Prospects
and Policy Priorities
Moderator: Mr Stephen Higgins, CEO, ANZ Royal Bank
Speakers: Indicators and Prospects
Mr John Nelmes, Resident Representative, International Monetary Fund
Prospects and Policy Priorities for Cambodia’s Growth, Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
H.E. Dr Hang Chuon Naron, Permanent Vice Chairman, Supreme National Economic Council, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Chairman CDRI Board of Directors
Questions and Moderated Audience Discussion – Policy Priorities
1100-1200 Session 2: Returning to a High Growth Economy and Sustainable
Development – Managing Relations with our Neighbours
Moderator: Mr Bretton G. Sciaroni, Senior Partner, Sciaroni & Associates, and Chairman, International Business Club
Questions and Moderated Audience Discussion
1200-1300 Lunch at Phnom Penh Hotel
1300-1500
Session 3: Strengthening
Key Sectors for
Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction
1300-1500 Session 3: Parallel Breakout Group Sessions A
1300-1400 A (i) Agriculture and Rural Development
Moderator:
H.E. Ngy Chanphal,
Secretary of State, Ministry of Interior and Second Vice Chairman of Council
for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD), Royal Government of
Speakers:
Agriculture as a Key Source of Growth
Dr Tong Kimsun, Research Fellow and Programme Coordinator, Economy, Trade and Regional Cooperation, CDRI
The Case for Rice - Its Potential for Increased Production, Milling and Export
Oknha Phou Puy, President, Federation of Cambodian Rice Millers Associations
Questions and Moderated Audience Discussion
1400-1500 A (ii) Emerging Industries
Moderator:
Mr Chan Sophal, President, Cambodian Economic
Association,
Speakers:
The Enabling Environment and Special Economic Zones for Emerging Industries in Cambodia
H.E. Sok Chenda, Minister, Secretary General, Council for the Development of
The Investment Climate for Emerging Industries in Cambodia
Mr Stephane
Guimbert, Senior Country Economist, World Bank,
Questions and Moderated Audience Discussion
1300-1500 Session 3: Parallel Breakout Group Sessions B
1300-1400 B (i) Infrastructure and Energy
Moderator: Mr James Lowrey, Head of Corporate, Institutional & Business Banking, ANZ Royal Bank
Speakers:
Prospects for Improving Energy Supply and Affordability in Cambodia
H.E. Hav Ratanak, Deputy Director of Budget Department, EDC State Controller, Deputy Secretary General, Supreme National Economic Council (SNEC),
Ministry of Economic and Finance, Royal Government of
What the Private Sector Needs?
Mr David Kerr, CEO, Toll Cambodia Ltd.
Questions and Moderated Audience Discussion
1400-1500 B (ii) Tourism
Moderator:
H.E. Neav Chanthana,
Deputy Governor, National Bank of
Speakers:
Government’s Tourism Policy and Strategy Post- Downturn
Mr Hoy Phireak,
Deputy Director,
International Cooperation and ASEAN Department,
Ministry of Tourism, Royal
Government of
Tourism after the Downturn: An Industry Perspective
Mr Luu Meng, President, Cambodia Hotels Association
Questions and Moderated Audience Discussion
1500-1530 Coffee Break
1530-1700 Session 4: Report of Major Issues from Breakout Group Sessions and
Moderated Plenary Discussion – Priorities for Policy and Action by Government, Private Sector, Development Partners, Research and Policy Institutions
Moderator: Mr Larry Strange, Executive Director, CDRI
Panel of Session Moderators/Reporters
Plenary Discussion
1700-1730 Session 5: Concluding Remarks and Follow-up Action from 2010
Speakers: Mr Stephen Higgins, CEO, ANZ Royal Bank
H.E. Dr Hang Chuon Naron, Permanent Vice Chairman, Supreme National Economic Council, Secretary General, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Chairman CDRI Board of Directors
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