Restructuring the Economy toward a Green Energy Saving Economy

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Distance Learning Seminar Series

May 17, 2011, 10:30-13:00 (JST)

Responding to an increasing global demand towards Green & Energy Saving Economy, the Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Center (AFDC) in China,  in collaboration with the Vietnam Development Information Center (VDIC), the Institute of Financial Training in Vietnam, The World Bank and Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC) in Japan are pleased to announce a distance seminar, “Restructuring the Economy toward a Green Energy Saving Economy” on May 17, 2011.

Background

In recent years, more and more countries, including many APEC countries, have started to consider resources and environment-friendliness as an important part of their economic development strategy. They face formidable challenges as well as huge opportunities in developing a green energy saving economy. Policy makers and regulators from APEC developing countries will learn the latest thinking and practices regarding green development for revitalizing their economy in the post-crisis world and building a sustainable economy in the long term.

Government policies and strategies without doubt play very important roles in the development of green energy saving economies and each economy has its unique experience in this area. Through this seminar, we can reach consensuses on government policies and strategies in promoting green energy saving economies, and share experiences in this area, which will help us promote sustainable development of both economies and society in the region.

Objectives of the session

The objective of this distance seminar is to serve as a platform for experts and government officials to exchange views and experiences with the participants on how to restructure the economy towards a green energy saving economy, and by doing so, to form scientific policy recommendations in this regard.

Agenda & Key Issues

- Necessity and feasibility of developing a green energy saving economy
- Green development strategy
- Restructuring pathways of the green energy saving economy
- Fiscal and monetary policy framework
- Role of the market
- Experiences of China, Vietnam and Japan

Speakers

Dr. Eric Zusman, Climate Change Policy Researcher at Institute for Global Environmental Strategy (IGES), Japan
Prof. Yin Xingmin, Deputy Director-General of Research institute of Chinese Economy, Fudan University, China
Prof. Do Duc Minh, Acting Director, Institute of Financial Training, MOF, Vietnam
Mr. Gailius J. Draugelis, Acting Energy Sector Coordinator ,Senior Energy Specialist at The World Bank

Moderator

Dr. Li Kouqing, Deputy Director-General of Asia-Pacific Finance Development Center, Vice President of Shanghai National Accounting Institute

Language

English

Target Audience

- Academics, private sector, practitioners
- Civil society groups in the area of climate change, environment, infrastructure, and finance
- Government officials
- Students

Sponsors

- Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Center (AFDC)
- Vietnam Development Information Center (VDIC)
- Institute of Financial Training, Vietnam
- The World Bank
- Tokyo Development Learning Center (TDLC)

Admission

Free

Registration

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