HIGHLIGHTS: World Economic Forum | Equitable Employment

MANILA, Philippines – After more than two decades, the World Economic Forum (WEF) on East Asia is held in the Philippines.

Set on May 21-23, WEF is an opportunity for business and government leaders to come together a year before the integration of ASEAN member-countries.

In this forum, delegates talk about labor policies and practices in the East Asia region and how these can address growing inequality among social classes.

Leading forum delegates are the heads of states of the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the Vice President of Myanmar. At least 70 public figures from 20 countries and 460 business leaders will also be attending to share ideas and strategies on inclusive growth.

In line with WEF’s theme “Leveraging Growth for Equitable Progress,” WEF Southeast Asia head Sushant Palakurthi Rao endorsed the Philippines’ economic credentials, citing policies promoting good governance that he said served as an example for the region. President Benigno Aquino is expected to showcase the Philippines’ stellar economic growth. – Rappler.com

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Watch the other sessions

May 22, 2014

09.15 – 10.30am

• Philippines: The Next Asian Miracle
• East Asia Economic Outlook

10.45am – 12.00nn

• Agricultural Transformation in East Asia
• Transparency for Growth and Inclusion
• Connect on Trade: Lifting barriers to growth

1.30 – 2.45pm

• The Education-Entrepreneurship-Employment Nexus
• Innovating for Global Citizenship

3:15 – 4:00m

• Opening Plenary

4:15 – 5:30pm

• Decision-making in a disruptive world
• Achieving impact through financial inclusion
• Connect on Technology: Eliminating the blind spots

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May 23, 2014

09.15 – 10.30am

• Climate-Smart Growth
• Asia Security Outlook

10.45am – 12.00nn

• Equitable Employment 
• Rethinking Economic Growth

1:45 – 3:00pm

• Accelerating ASEAN Strategic Infrastructure
• Connect on Consumption: The Millennial Sustainability Movement

3:15 – 3:45pm

• Leveraging growth for equitable progress