J.P. Morgan - Asia Society One Step Ahead Symposium
VIEW EVENT DETAILSOver the last few decades, Asian countries have experienced an impressive period of economic growth and development, moving from "developing economies" to "emerging markets". With new leadership in place in some of Asia's largest economies, experts believe sound macroeconomic policies and fiscal reforms could encourage stability and investor confidence, leading to inclusive and sustainable growth. How might these opportunities be best used by the countries of South Asia to deliver growth and prosperity to their citizens?
South Asia is the second fastest growing region in the world. With large scale rural-urban migration, its cities have the potential to become hubs for international finance. How can the public and private sectors work together to develop the newest business city in South Asia?
This half day symposium aims to take a nuanced look at the opportunities for growth and empowerment in South Asia, through examining institutional and urban infrastructure.
Panel I: Building a Roadmap for Strengthening Institutions & Propelling Growth
The last few decades of rapid growth across large parts of Asia have propelled the continent into the world’s most powerful economic engine. As countries move towards middle income status, experts have called for robust institutional capacity building to manage and sustain development in an often turbulent environment. How might the South Asian region in general and India in particular restore its growth momentum while addressing significant institutional challenges? What lessons are to be learned from other Asian and Western countries as the new Indian leadership charts its course over 60 months?
- Sajjid Chinoy, Chief India Economist, J.P. Morgan
- Subir Gokarn, Director of Research, Brookings India
- Shekhar Gupta, Author, Reader & Columnist
- Pratap Bhanu Mehta, President, Centre for Policy Research
- Moderator: Victor Mallet, Chief, South Asia Bureau, Financial Times
Panel II: Global Cities: The Evolution of an International Finance Center
New York, London and Singapore have long been considered the primary hubs of international finance. These cities are home to the institutions, both public and private, which drive business globally. As developing countries become economic powerhouses, the race to build the newest business city is on. What can emerging markets learn from the established cities and networks? How can governments construct infrastructure, technology, education and other aspects of livability to develop an international financial center? And is it plausible to conceptualize an entirely new city to fulfill these requirements?
With contribution from the Global Cities Initiative, a joint project of Brookings Institution and JPMorgan Chase.
- Ronnie Chan, Co-Chair, Asia Society
- Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, TheCityUK
- Leo Puri, Managing Director, UTI Asset Management Company
- Shirish Sankhe, Director, McKinsey & Company Inc.
- Moderator: Greg Clark, Global Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Admission
Asia Society Members: INR. 1000/-
Non-Members: INR. 2000/-
Buffet Lunch included.
Pre-registration and pre-payment is compulsory. You may RSVP at [email protected]. If you have any questions, please contact Asia Society India Centre at 022-6610-0888 or [email protected]. Please visit www.onestepaheadseries.org for more information.
The J.P. Morgan - Asia Society One Step Ahead series brings together a distinguished group of experts and academics in their respective fields, providing a non-partisan platform for discussion to investigate critical issues affecting competitiveness and growth of cities. The One Step Ahead series sets out to advance thinking and knowledge on competitiveness in Asia that enables the global economy to remain productive in the long term.