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