WEDF 2012 - Programme

Linking Growth Markets: New Dynamics In Global Trade

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Registration- 14 Oct, from 12:00-24:00

Opening Day - 15 Oct

Day 2 - 16 Oct

Day 3 - 17 Oct

Opening Day– 15 October
8:00 - 9:30		Registration
9:30 - 11:00		Opening (Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session Report) (Video)
		Welcome Address
		Ms. Patricia Francis, Executive Director, International Trade Centre (ITC) (Speech) (Video) H.E. Mr. Gita Irawan Wirjawan, Minister of Trade, Republic of Indonesia (Speech) (Video)
		Opening Remarks
		H.E. Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, President of the Republic of Indonesia (Speech) (Video)
11:00 - 11:30		Break and networking - Official group photo (Venue: Poolside Garden, Level 1)
11:30 -13:00		Opening Plenary (Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session Report)
		The growth markets’ potential: what their emergence means for the future Volatile is the best way to describe the world economy today and while we may have believed we had touched bottom, the Euro zone crisis has the potential to plummet world trade even below the current 3.7% annual growth rate predicted by the WTO. Developing countries will have to search increasingly for growth in the South whatever the actual outcomes for the world economy in 2012 and 2013. Several factors are clear: there will be anaemic growth in high-income countries, and developing countries will find themselves operating in a much weaker global economy, with much less abundant capital, less vibrant trade opportunities and weaker financial support for both private and public activity. Under these conditions, prospects and growth rates may become more difficult to attain, and vulnerabilities that remained hidden during the boom period may become more visible and require policy action. Small- and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transition economy countries will face even tougher times. The new dynamics in global trade include increasing south-south trade, increasing regional trade, and a reconfiguration of large global value chains with a stronger focus on local sourcing and on producing close to the markets. The growing impact of climate change and related increased focus on food security have also influenced countries trade policies and affected the trade patterns in relation to the associated commodity supply chains. Against this backdrop, panellists will explore recent trends in interregional trade with a focus on ASEAN-Africa and ASEAN-Latin America and related new trade opportunities. They will also discuss what lessons Africa can learn from successes in intra-regional trade in Asia and Latin America.
Speakers		H.E. Mr. Gita Irawan Wirjawan, Minister of Trade, Republic of Indonesia (Video)
		H.E. Dr. Yonov Frederick Agah, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the WTO (Video) Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General, UNCTAD (Video) Mr. Pascal Lamy, Director-General, WTO (Video) Dr. Marta Lucia Ramirez de Rincon, CEO, National Coalition for Colombian Production, Colombia (Speech) (Video)
Moderator		Ms. Haslinda Amin, Anchor, Bloomberg TV, Singapore (Video)
		Discussion (Video 1) (Video 2) (Video 3)
13:00 - 14:15		Lunch Address by Dr. Heinz Walker-Nederkoorn, Ambassador of Switzerland to Indonesia and Timor Leste and ASEAN (speech) (Photos) (Venue: Shang Palace Restaurant, Level 1)
14:15 - 15:30		Plenary Session I (Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session Report)
		Trade Facilitation: Enhancing interregional and intra-regional trade (Video) With tariff barriers falling over the years, attention has increasingly been shifting back to the importance of hard infrastructure as well as the related trade facilitation or soft infrastructure in enhancing trade. One of the key lessons learnt in recent years has been that investments in hard infrastructure generally have a higher impact on economic growth when combined with investment in soft infrastructure. A panel of experts will share lessons learned from investments in hard and soft infrastructure and discuss how existing initiatives are expected to improve connectivity, reduce costs and result in increased intra- and interregional trade. Panelists will also share their views on how to work effectively with the private sector in financing, building, operating and managing small- and large scale infrastructure projects.
Speakers		H.E. Dr. Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry, South Africa (Video)
		Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, Secretary-General, ASEAN (Video 1) (Video 2) Mr. Salah Sharaf, Director, Sharaf Group, United Arab Emirates (Video) Dr. Peter Allgeier, President, Coalition of Services Industries (CSI), United States of America (Video)
Moderator		Ms.Valentine Rugwabiza, Deputy Director-General, WTO
15:30 -16:00		Break and Networking
16:00 - 17:15		Parallel sessions on infrastructure investment and trade facilitation
		Parallel Session I (Venue: Java Room, Level 1) (Session Report) *Good Practices in PPPs: Financing and operating infrastructure projects and how this success can be replicated* Mobilising private investment in infrastructure is no longer a matter of choice – it is a necessity for policymakers if needs of infrastructure investment estimated at USD1,800 billion per year are to be fulfilled. In many countries around the world, private participation in infrastructure development has helped boost their coverage and efficiency. The session will take stock of the success stories and lessons learnt from cautionary tales of unsuccessful approaches to delineate best practices for future financing and operating infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships.
Speakers		H.E. Mr. Dagobert Banzio, Minister of Commerce, Cote d’Ivoire "Speaking points French (pdf)"
		Mr. Freddy R. Saragih, Director, Centre for Fiscal Risk Management, Fiscal Policy Office, Ministry of Finance, Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)" Mr. Ferdinand D. Tolentino, Deputy Executive Director, Public-Private Partnership Center, Philippines
Moderator		Mr. Noke Kiroyan, Chairman, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Republic of Indonesia
		Parallel Session II (Venue: Ballroom C, Level 2) (Session Report) From Business Concerns to Policy Action: overcoming non-tariff obstacles to trade Non-tariff measures (NTMs) are of particular concern to exporters and importers in developing countries, often representing a major impediment to international trade and market access: they vary across products and countries, and can change quickly. However, particularly in developing countries, the business sector often lacks the information, capabilities and facilities to meet the complex requirements and to demonstrate compliance with NTMs at reasonable cost. At the same time, national policymakers need a clear understanding of what their business sector perceives as predominant obstacles to trade to develop the most appropriate trade-related policies.
Speakers		H.E. Mr. Pan Sorasak, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia
		"Speaking notes (pdf)" (Video) Mr. Stefan Bederski, Director and General Manager, AgroexportTopara, Peru Mr. Lucas Murenzi, Commercial Attaché, High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda, Singapore (Video)
Moderator		Dr. Anders Aeroe, Director, Division of Market Development, ITC
		Parallel SessionIII (Venue: Maluku Room, Level 1) (Session Report) Enabling Services: The critical role of infrastructure services in enhancing overall competitiveness Infrastructure services are those services that are fundamental to the competitiveness of other industries such as telecommunications, ports and roads, energy and financial services. These industries now also represent a major element of global GDP and trade, with UNCTAD estimating that infrastructure services contributed 20% of global GDP with the proportion reaching 37% or more in developed economies like the US and 10% of global employment. The session will explore how the private sector and government can work to improve the performance of infrastructure services to increase competitiveness, and will look in particular at innovation in banking and insurance, telecom and port operation.
Speakers		Dr. Peter Allgeier, President, Coalition of Services Industries (CSI), United States of America
		Ms. Rapelang Rabana, Global Head of R&D, TelFree Group of companies, South Africa "Presentation (pdf)" Mr. R. J. Lino, President Director, Indonesian Port Corporation, Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)" Dr. Robert de Souza, Executive Director, The Logistics Institute (TLI), Singapore "Presentation (pdf)"
Moderator		Dr. Ninasapti Triaswati, Economist and member of the National Economic Committee, Republic of Indonesia
17:30–18:30		General Session (Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session Report)
		Indonesia’s Plan for Connectivity: The MP3EI project, a good practice showcase As an archipelagic island country with more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia faces challenges of connectivity. With a view to strengthening national connectivity and human resources, the MP3EI project will build six economic corridors within and among Indonesia’s six main islands to achieve the country’s economic potential.
Speakers		H.E. Dr. Ir. Lukita Dinarsyah Tuwo, Vice-Minister of National Development Planning and Chairman, National Development Planning Agency, Republic of Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)" (Video 1) (Video 2)
Discussant		Dr. Edimon Ginting, Senior Country Economist, Indonesia Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank (Video)
Moderator		Prof. Djisman Simandjuntak, Economist and member of National Economic Committee, Indonesia (Video)
19:30		Dinner & cultural performance (Venue: Poolside Garden, Level 1 )
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Day 2 – 16 October
9:00 – 10:30		Plenary Session II (Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session Report)
		Improving commodity supply chains for greater regional and global food security As the purchasing power of developing countries grows, the demand for protein-rich food increases, intensifying food security issues. The worldwide system of food production is challenged by a number of other factors: one billion people in the world today do not get sufficient nutrition while another two billion eat food of poor quality; food production is in some countries is not sustainable and may eventually undermine agricultural productivity; and the impact of climate change is increasing. This plenary will examine current trends in food commodity production and trade, how better implementation of regional trade agreements, trade facilitation and agricultural policy can enhance trade and lower cost while improving the commodity supply chain and competitiveness.
Speakers		H.E. Ms. Emma Hippolyte, Minister for Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs, St. Lucia (Video)
		Mr. Harry Hanawi, Vice Chairman, Permanent Committee on Food Security, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Video) Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, Deputy Director-General, WTO (Video) Mr. Gavin Gibson, Executive Vice President and acting Executive Director, International Pulse Trades and Industries Confederation (CICILS IPTIC), Australia (Video) Mr. Chandra Hartono Jokowidjaja, Marketing Director, Ponglarp Co.Ltd., Thailand (Video)
Moderator		Mr. Dalton Tanonaka, Anchor, Metro TV, Indonesia (Video)
		Questions (Video) Comments (Video)
10:30 – 11:00		Break and networking
11:00 – 12:30		Parallel sessions on Commodities
		Parallel SessionI (Venue: Java Room, Level 1) (Session Report) *Innovations Along the Supply Chain: Can smallholder producers ever succeed in export supply chains?* Smallholder producers form the backbone of agri-food supplies but inconsistent supply and high levels of waste are major problems. Which innovative approaches, communications and adapted traditional technologies can provide producer communities with direct linkages to exporters, markets and support services and be used to coordinate harvest and delivery
Speakers		Mr. Adhi Lukman, Chairman, Indonesian Food and Beverages Association "Presentation (pdf)"
		Dr. Mohammad Razzaque, Economic Adviser, Commonwealth Secretariat, UK "Presentation (pdf)" Mr. Alioune Sarr, General Director, ASEPEX Senegal "Presentation (pdf)" Mr. Gulam Patel, Chairman, Nyiombo Investments Ltd., Zambia (Speech)
Moderator		Mr. Rob Skidmore, Chief, Sector Competitiveness, Division of Market Development, ITC "Presentation (pdf)"
		Parallel SessionII (Venue: Ballroom C, Level 2) (Session Report) Ensuring Competitiveness Through Targeted Support Services for the Private Sector Small- and medium-sized enterprises from developing countries are often at a disadvantage in accessing business skills, information and trade support services for international trade. Support institutions work to fill these gaps by providing business capability, trade promotion and trade development support. How can local institutions be strengthened to better serve exporters, and which innovative services can be used as benchmark
Speakers		Mr. Achmad Baiquni, Director of Finance, Bank BRI, Indonesia (Video)
		Mr. Mahmoodun Nabi Chowdhury, Head of Corporate Banking, BRAC Bank, Bangladesh (Video) Mr. César Freund, International Cooperation Manager, PROMPERU, Peru (Video)
Moderator		Ms. Aicha Pouye, Director, Division of Business and Institutional Support, ITC "Presentation (pdf)"
Rapporteur		Mr. José Prunello, Senior Adviser, TPO Assessment and Benchmarking Programme, ITC
		Discussion (Video) Questions and Answers (Video 1) (Video 2)
		Parallel Session III (Venue: Maluku Room, Level 1) (Session Report) *Organizing the Commodities Markets: The role of large corporations, large commodity traders and commodity exchanges* Major retailers, processors and traders are increasingly taking a proactive role in working with producers to structure supply chains and provide services to ensure predictable supply, increase efficiency and reduce waste. Commodity exchanges and their members also play a role in structuring processes for storage, financing, logistics and payment to make trade more efficient, often to the benefit of small producers. This session will explore how far this role extends for selected commodities and the implications for all actors in the value chain.
Speakers		Mr. Megain Widjaja, Chief Executive Officer of Indonesian Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (ICDX) "Presentation (pdf)"
		Dr. Eleni Gabre-Madhin, Founder and former Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopia Commodity Exchange Mr. Derom Bangun, Vice Chairman, Indonesian Palm Oil Board (IPOB) "Presentation (pdf)"
Moderator		Ms. Destry Damayanti, Chief Economist, PT. Bank Mandiri, Indonesia
Rapporteur		Mr. Anders Aeroe, Director, Division of Market Development, ITC
12:30–14:00		Lunch (Venue: Shang Palace Restaurant, Level 1)
14:00–15:30		Plenary SessionIII (Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session Report)
		Growing Value: Meeting the demands of new consumer markets while strengthening local value addition As the middle-income classes expand in the new growth markets, the need for higher-value products and services also expands. This is leading to new opportunities for developing countries to move up the value chain, as well as for employment creation in sectors other than commodities, including in services and in environmental niche markets. The market for environmental goods and services for instance is estimated to be worth over USD600 billion. Developing countries have a small, but growing slice of this market. This market growth has been driven by consumer demand for products and services that minimize their impact on the environment and are safe. Barriers to the green economy markets, including difficulties in meeting standards and in accessing information, however, have to be addressed. This panel will examine the emerging consumers and how their demand for goods and services can be better met. Large corporations which are enhancing local value addition as part of their local sourcing practice are important partners for developing countries in this endeavour. Panellists will also discuss what conditions need to be in place to be successful in attracting jobs in intermediate goods and services and how the market for inclusive and sustainably produced goods and services can be expanded.
Speakers		H.E. Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu, Minister of Tourism & Creative Economy, Republic of Indonesia (Video)
		H.E. Mr. Tim Groser, Minister of Trade, Minister for Climate Change Issues, and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand (Video) H.E. Dr. Mohamad Chatib Basri, Chairman, Investment Coordinating Board of the Republic of Indonesia (Video) Ms. Zuhal Mansfield, Chairperson, TMG Mining and Manufacturing Ltd Sti and President, Turkish-Egyptian Business Council, Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), Turkey "Presentation (pdf)" (Video) Mr. Douglas Comrie, Managing Director, B&M Analysts, and Chief Facilitator of the Durban Automotive Cluster (DAC), South Africa (Video) Mr. Suryo Suwignjo, President Director, IBM Indonesia (Video)
Moderator		Dr. James Zhan, Director, Investment and Enterprise Division, UNCTAD (Video)
15:30–16:00		Break and networking
16:00–17:30		Parallel sessions on local value addition
		Parallel Session I (Venue: Java Room, Level 1) (Session Report) *LDCs: Integrating SMEs into global value chains* LDCs, particular non-Asian LDCs, are still largely dependent on trade in commodities. To remain competitive in the long-term however, they need to differentiate and move up the value chain. How are LDCs reforming the business environment in order to become more attractive for investors to integrate local suppliers into global value chains? How can new linkages between local suppliers and international companies be developed and sustained
Speakers		H.E. Mr. Fonotoe Nuafesili Pierre Lauofo, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Commerce, Industry and Labour and Trade Negotiations, Samoa
		Mr. Siaosavath Savengsuksa, Vice Minister, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Lao P.D.R. "Presentation (pdf)" Ms. Melanie Dharmosetio, Vice President, PT Lion Super Indo, Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)"
Moderator		Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal, Chief, Business and Trade Policy, ITC
		Parallel Session II (Venue: Ballroom C, Level 2) (Session Report) *How to Promote Services Sector Exports and Innovation* Services represent more than 50% of GDP, even in the poorest countries. Services trade grows faster than trade in goods, creates more jobs and drives economic competitiveness overall. Promoting services is, however, complex and requires a change in mind-set for trade support institutions and exporters, starting with the need to constantly innovate. Taking examples from tourism, IT enabled services, transportation and other areas, this session showcases how trade support institutions can help companies innovate and succeed in global markets.
Speakers		Mr. Prijastono Purwanto, Vice President, Service Planning and Development, Garuda, Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)"
		Mr. Janaka Ratnayake, Chairman and Chief Executive, Sri Lanka Export Development Board "Presentation (pdf)" Mr. David Gomez, Export Manager, Caribbean Export, Barbados "Presentation (pdf)" Mr. Imtiaz Ilahi, Managing Director, Graphicpeople, Bangladesh "Presentation (pdf)" Mr. Shintaro Hamanaka, Economist, Office of Region Economic Integration, Asian Development Bank "Presentation (pdf)" (Video)
Moderator		Ms. Desi Anwar, News presenter, Metro TV, Indonesia
Rapporteur		Mr. Rob Skidmore, Chief, Sector Competitiveness, Division of Market Development, ITC
		Questions and Answers (Video)
		Parallel Session III (Venue: Maluku Room, Level 1) (Session Report) *Increasing Women Business Owners’ Share of Corporate and Government Procurement to Meet Development Objectives* Women entrepreneurs are a growing economic force: over 34% of firms worldwide have female participation in ownership. Yet companies owned by women are not fully accessing opportunities to leverage corporate and government procurement. The panel will discuss targeting sourcing from women business owners, particularly, why this is important, how it can be achieved and some lessons learnt from the private and public sectors.
Speakers		H.E. Ms. Miata Beysolow, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Liberia "Speech (pdf)"
		Ms. Monique Ward, Asia Pacific Director of Procurement, Accenture, Australia Ms. Pacita Juan, President, Philippine Coffee Board "Presentation (pdf)" Mr. Nicholas Niggli, Counsellor and Deputy Head of the WTO Division, Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA Ms. Dewi Novirianti, Consultant, Millenium Challenge Corporation Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)" Ms. Putri Kuswisnu Wardani, President Director, Mustika Ratu, Indonesia "Presentation (pdf)"
Moderator		Ms. Meg Jones, Senior Programme Officer, Women and Trade, ITC
18:00-22:00		Buffet Dinner (Venue: Shang Palace Restaurant, Level 1)
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Day 3 – 17 October
9:00 – 10:45		Plenary Session IV (Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session Report)
		Financing trade between emerging markets Global credit continues to be difficult to access, restricting the availability of trade finance, reducing capital inflows and making it even more difficult for SMEs to secure financing of their trade activities. Access to finance has contributed to the low levels of investment in the agri-business sector in many developing countries and in Africa in particular. Traditional approaches to financing have relied on collateral- based lending but as SME risk is not well understood and financial flows along the supply chain are opaque access to finance has been difficult. Panellists will discuss the key elements necessary to finance producers along agribusiness supply chains giving examples of how it should be done. They will also discuss how a critical element such as structured trade and commodity finance will support the facilitation of inter- or intraregional trade by using innovative trade finance initiatives.
Speakers		Ms. Lakshmi Venkatachalam, Vice-President, Private Sector and Co-financing Operations, Asian Development Bank (Video 1) (Video 2)
		Mr. Nazeem Noordali, General Manager, Corporate and Structured Finance, International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), Islamic Development Bank Group (Video) Mr. Suharsono, Managing Director, Indonesia Exim Bank (LPEI), Indonesia (Video) Mr. Rene Awambeng, Group Head Regional Corporates and Commodity Finance, Ecobank, United Kingdom (Video) Mr. Felix Adahi Bikpo, CEO, African Guarantee Fund, Kenya (Video) Mr. André Soumah, Executive Chairman, ACE Global, Switzerland (Video)
Moderator		Ms. Frida Lidwina, Anchor, Metro TV (Video)
		Questions and Answers (Video 1) (Video 2)
10:45 – 11:00		Coffee break
11:00 – 11:45		Closing Session (Session Report) (Venue: Ballroom, Level 2)
		Recommendations H.E. Mr. Francisco Pirez Gordillo, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Uruguay to the WTO "Speech (pdf)" (Video) H.E. Dr. Yonov Frederick Agah, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the WTO"Speaking Notes (pdf)" (Video)
Speaker		Ms. Patricia Francis, Executive Director, ITC (Speech) (Video)

11:45 – 12:00		Closing remarks (Venue: Ballroom, Level 2) (Session report)
		H.E. Mr. Mohamad S. Hidayat, Minister of Industry, Republic of Indonesia (Video) Accompanied by H.E Mr. Bayu Krisnamurthi, Vice Minister of Trade, Republic of Indonesia

12:00 - 13:00		Lunch (Venue: Shang Palace Restaurant, Level 1)

14:00		Buses depart for participation in the 27th Trade Expo Indonesia and subsequent transfer to the airport

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