Southeast European Economic Forum by The Center for Transatlantic Relations Johns Hopkins University SAIS
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Southeast European Economic Forum
Washington, D.C.
March 26 - 28, 2012
Organized by The Center for Transatlantic Relations Johns Hopkins University SAIS
Economic opportunity and growth are essential to stability, peace and prosperity in Southeast Europe. The global financial crises of 2008 and continuing economic uncertainty throughout Europe have had a negative impact on the region's economies. Liquidity became a problem, internal debt skyrocketed, and FDI levels decreased while unemployment increased sharply. A lack of political leadership and continued political squabbles in some Southeast European countries have made the situation even worse.
Recognizing the importance of coordinated actions between the countries of the region, not only among themselves but also in particular with the EU and the U.S., the Center for Transatlantic Relations (CTR) at Johns Hopkins University SAIS has launched the Southeast European Economic Forum as a framework in which senior government officials, financial and business leaders, and experts operating in Southeast Europe can discuss issues particular to the region, with a view to boosting economic development and business opportunity. Fiscal policies, legislation affecting trade, loans, and business will also be discussed. We believe the Economic Forum can offer synergies for the region while keeping international economic, financial and political leaders engaged.
AGENDA
March 26th 2012
Opening Ceremony
March 27th 2012
“EU – Instruments for Boosting the Economy in Southeast Europe”
“Fiscal Policies and Commercial Banks – Monopoly or Partnership? How to Boost Cash Flow for SMEs”
“What Will Attract Foreign Investment?”
“What Works? Best Business Practices in Southeast Europe”
“Regional Economic Cooperation: Croatia in the EU – Opportunity for the Region or Obstacle to Trade?”
March 28th 2012
“Economic Opportunities Arising from the Arab Spring”
“Privatization – An Opportunity for International Cooperation”
For more info please read the attached document and contact Miriam Cunningham at: mcunningham@jhu.edu
Washington, D.C.
March 26 - 28, 2012
Organized by The Center for Transatlantic Relations Johns Hopkins University SAIS
Economic opportunity and growth are essential to stability, peace and prosperity in Southeast Europe. The global financial crises of 2008 and continuing economic uncertainty throughout Europe have had a negative impact on the region's economies. Liquidity became a problem, internal debt skyrocketed, and FDI levels decreased while unemployment increased sharply. A lack of political leadership and continued political squabbles in some Southeast European countries have made the situation even worse.
Recognizing the importance of coordinated actions between the countries of the region, not only among themselves but also in particular with the EU and the U.S., the Center for Transatlantic Relations (CTR) at Johns Hopkins University SAIS has launched the Southeast European Economic Forum as a framework in which senior government officials, financial and business leaders, and experts operating in Southeast Europe can discuss issues particular to the region, with a view to boosting economic development and business opportunity. Fiscal policies, legislation affecting trade, loans, and business will also be discussed. We believe the Economic Forum can offer synergies for the region while keeping international economic, financial and political leaders engaged.
AGENDA
March 26th 2012
Opening Ceremony
March 27th 2012
“EU – Instruments for Boosting the Economy in Southeast Europe”
“Fiscal Policies and Commercial Banks – Monopoly or Partnership? How to Boost Cash Flow for SMEs”
“What Will Attract Foreign Investment?”
“What Works? Best Business Practices in Southeast Europe”
“Regional Economic Cooperation: Croatia in the EU – Opportunity for the Region or Obstacle to Trade?”
March 28th 2012
“Economic Opportunities Arising from the Arab Spring”
“Privatization – An Opportunity for International Cooperation”
For more info please read the attached document and contact Miriam Cunningham at: mcunningham@jhu.edu
