Luxor, Egypt

 

Agenda
Summary Report
Opening Remarks
by Dr. Ashraf El-Araby, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation of Egypt

Session 1: Global Economy

Presentations

The State of the World and Longer Prospects
Y. Akyuz (South Centre)
Fear of Flying: Policy Stances in a Troubled World Economy
A. Izurieta (UNCTAD)

Background Material

Crisis Mismanagement in the US and Europe: Impact on Developing Countries and Longer-Term Consequences
Y. Akyuz (South Centre)Waving or Drowning: Developing Countries After the Financial Crises
Y. Akyuz (South Centre)

Session 2: Development Finance

Presentations

Public Finance Underpinnings for Sustainable Infrastructure Financing
E. Ahmad (LSE Asia Research Centre)
Financing for Development: What Should be the Priorities for EMDC’s
A. Bhattacharya (G-24)

Background Material

Public Finance Underpinnings for Infrastructure Financing in Developing Countries
E. Ahmad

Session 3: Debt and Debt Sustainability

Presentations

Egypt in Transition: Towards Prosperity for All
Ministry of Finance
Debt and Debt Sustainability Overview
A. Bala (G-24)
Debt Sustainability Challenges for Developing Countries
Y. Li (UNCTAD)

Background Material

MF Staff Guidance Note on the Application of the Joint Bank-Fund DSF for Low-Income Countries
10 Reasons Why NML vs. Argentina Matters

Session 4: Administrative Matters and Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks by Mr. Karim Wissa, Chair of the Deputies