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OECD DEV – EDFI High Level Conference

OECD DEV – EDFI High Level Conference

The OECD Development Centre and the Association of European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) jointly organise a High Level Conference on “Rethinking Development Strategies in a Shifting World: How to Mobilise the Private Sector?” on 29 February in Paris.

The event will start with a keynote speech by Lant Pritchett, Professor of economics from Harvard University followed by a roundtable gathering Ministers and high-level speakers from developed and developing countries to exchange their experiences and practices in enabling the structural changes required to promote and finance a vibrant private sector.

This event will be part of the OECD Development Centre’s 50th Anniversary celebration week taking place on 27 February – 1 March 2012.

29 Feb 15:00 - 29 Feb 18:00

Next 3 upcoming events this week

February 2012:

1 Feb

Private Equity in Southern Africa

FT Business, in partnership with the South African Private Equity Association (SAVCA) and the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association (EMPEA) invite you to attend this inaugural event.

The programme will feature a combination of keynote addresses, lively panel discussions and informative case studies leading the debate on the importance of private equity investment for sustainable economic development in Southern Africa.

Join senior representatives from the fund management and institutional investor communities at the event.

http://www.ftbusiness.com/southernafrica2012

8 Feb

Rise of the Renminbi

The Banker, in association with HSBC, presents ‘Rise of Rebminbi’ - a half day briefing exploring the implications of this rapidly developing market and offering guidance on how to tap into this new market. 

At the heart of Beijing's push to raise the yuan's international profile is a desire to produce a currency that matches its growing clout with the hope of cutting China's reliance on the dollar. 

Register now to join us as we explore the future of the offshore Renminbi market.

http://www.ftbusiness.com/renminbi

20 Feb

IAOP: The 2012 Outsourcing World Summit

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With more than 120,000 members and affiliates worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses.

For more information visit www.IAOP.org

29 Feb

OECD DEV – EDFI High Level Conference

The OECD Development Centre and the Association of European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) jointly organise a High Level Conference on “Rethinking Development Strategies in a Shifting World: How to Mobilise the Private Sector?” on 29 February in Paris.

The event will start with a keynote speech by Lant Pritchett, Professor of economics from Harvard University followed by a roundtable gathering Ministers and high-level speakers from developed and developing countries to exchange their experiences and practices in enabling the structural changes required to promote and finance a vibrant private sector.

This event will be part of the OECD Development Centre’s 50th Anniversary celebration week taking place on 27 February – 1 March 2012.

For more information visit our website .

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