HIGHLIGHTS: World Economic Forum 2014 | Second day of sessions

MANILA, Philippines – After more than two decades, the Philippines hosts the 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia. The event was kicked off by Vice President Jejomar Binay, who facilitated the welcoming ceremonies held at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

The WEF is an international institution that aims to develop advanced schemes in the global trade through public-private cooperation. 

This year’s WEF on East Asia discusses barriers to globalization, gender issues, climate disturbance, government transparency, and major economic challenges.

Watch the second day of sessions, May 23, 2014:

9:15 – 10:30 am

Asia Security Outlook

10:45 – 12 nn

Rethinking Economic Growth

1:45 – 3:00 pm

Accelerating ASEAN Strategic Infrastructure

3:15 – 3:45 pm

Leveraging growth for equitable progress

LIVE BLOG:

-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