About SAES-IX
The Ninth South Asia Economic Summit (SAES IX) is being organised in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 15-16 October 2016
in continuation of the preceding eight SAES events hosted by rotation by the co-organisers.
The overarching theme of the SAES IX is “Reimagining South Asia in 2030.” Within this broad theme,
the Summit will focus on a set of cross-cutting issues and a cluster of thematic issues.
Co-organisers of the event are Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), India;
South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), Nepal; Sustainable Development
Policy Institute (SDPI), Pakistan and Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS).
SAES-IX CONCEPT NOTE
SAES-IX intends to take the discourse forward by (a) building on the earlier discussions held in preceding SAES events, (b) by taking into cognizance the new challenges facing South Asia in view of the regional and global dynamics; (c) by coming up with innovative ideas to address the emerging challenges in view of the SDGs and (d) by identifying concrete measures to implement the ideas.
ABOUT SAES
Objective of SAES is to advance the cause of regional integration in South Asia through discussions and deliberations by stakeholders on key issues of interest and concern to countries and people of the region. The vision is a gradual evolution of SAES into a South Asian Davos. SAES events were conceived as opportunities to bring together key stakeholders to contribute to South Asian cooperation through exchange of evidence-based knowledge and innovative ideas.
ABOUT CPD
Over the last 22 years Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has emerged as a globally reputed independent think-tank with local roots in Bangladesh and global reach. CPD is actively engaged in research and policy influencing initiatives, and serves as an open platform for active debate and discussion on a broad range of issues.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Ninth South Asia Economic Summit (SAES IX)
Dhaka: 15-16 October 2016
Venue: Le Méridien Dhaka
day 1 agenda
Plenary 1
11:00 am - 12:50 pm
Title : Is Political Leadership in South Asia Ready for Implementing the 2030 Agenda?
Venue: Sky Ballroom
Book Launch
12:50 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Break
Inaugural Session
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: Grand Ballroom
4:01 pm - 4:30 pm
Break
Plenary 2
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Title: Sustainable Transformation of South Asian Economy by 2030: What are the Possible Pathways?
Venue: Grand Ballroom
day 2 agenda
Plenary 3
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Title: SDG Implementation Challenges in South Asia and Role of Global Partnerships
Venue: Grand Ballroom
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Break
PARALLEL SESSIONS: GROUP A
10:30 pm - 12:00 pm
- Parallel Session A1
Title: Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in South Asia: Modalities of Cooperation
Venue: Jaflong
- Parallel Session A2
Title: Promoting South Asian Identity: Role of Media
Venue: Kuakata
- Parallel Session A3
Title: Financing Development in South Asia: Avenues and Institutional Arrangements
Venue: Somapura
PARALLEL SESSIONS: GROUP B
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
- Parallel Session B1
Title: Addressing Climate Change Impacts in South Asia: Cross-border Initiatives
Venue: Somapura
- Parallel Session B2
Title: Reducing Inequality in South Asia: Critical Issues and Policy Choices
Venue: Kuakata
- Parallel Session B3
Title: Fostering Connectivity and Economic Integration in South Asia: Role of Private Sector
Venue: Jaflong
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Break
PARALLEL SESSIONS: GROUP C
12:10 pm - 12.30 pm
- Parallel Session C1
Title: Promoting Sustainable Industrialisation: Opportunities for Job Creation and Income Generation
Venue: Jaflong - Parallel Session C2
Title: Building Accountable and Inclusive Institutions in South Asia
Venue: Kuakata
- Parallel Session C3
Title: Deepening an Inclusive South Asian Integration through Gender-sensitive Trade Policies
Venue: Somapura
4:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Break
Plenary 4
4:15 am - 5:15 pm
Title: Towards an Inclusive, Just and Peaceful Society in South Asia: Who are the Change Agents?
Venue: Grand Ballroom
previous saes
SAES VII
SAES IV
SAES I
SAES VI
SAES III
Contact
Mr Estiaque Bari
SAES-IX Secretariat at Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
Email: saes9.cpd@gmail.com
Contact: (+88 02) 9141734, 9141703, 9126402
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Dhaka – 1207, Bangladesh
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