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ColomboSri Lanka | 25-27 November 2014

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Asia-Pacific Business ForumEnhancing regional business sustainabilityand investment

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Overview

APBF 2014 Objectives

The Asia-Pacific Business Forum (APBF) is the flagship regional business forum organized by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). With its 53 Member States plus 9 Associate Members, ranging from least developed and Pacific Island countries, to countries with emerging markets, the ESCAP secretariat, ESCAP’s Business Advisory Council and the Sustainable Business Network are the driving forces behind APBF.

APBF’s mission is to provide the best platform for regional public-private sector dialogue on the role and needs of busi-ness in achieving inclusive, resilient and sustainable development. APBF was first launched in 2004 in Shanghai, where it attracted over 2,000 participants from business, government, academia and civil society from across the region. Over the course of one decade, it has helped form a pan-Asian multi-stakeholder network, and has been hosted in various locations, such as Almaty, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Kunming.

APBF 2014 will hold its eleventh session in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the theme “Enhancing regional business sustain-ability and investment” with the aim to give businesses and other stakeholders from South Asia a stronger voice.

The Asia-Pacific Business Forum (APBF) 2014 will be organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in collaboration with the ESCAP Business Advisory Council (EBAC) and the Ministry of Economic Development, the Board of Investment Sri Lanka, Federation of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka, National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, International Chamber of Com-merce Sri Lanka, SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Overall Objective: To identify the challenges and discover the most promising opportunities for enhancing intraregional business connectivity, investment and partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region within the context of achieving inclusive and sustainable development in the region in general and in particular.

Key Session Objectives:

To promote inclusive and sustainable growth of the private sector in Asia and the Pacific, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and attraction of FDI to South Asia and Sri Lanka.

To strengthen the regional business community so it can better meet the challenges of increased competition, the need for corporate sustainability, the complexities of the regulatory environment and the post-2015 development agenda.

To encourage cooperation between government and business to achieve a better sustainable business and invest-ment climate at national, subregional and regional levels.

To discuss the relevant international tools, instruments and facilities aimed at increasing the adoption of international principles of responsible business conduct and the role of business in disaster risk reduction.

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Monday24 November 2014

Tuesday25 November 2014

ASIA-PACIFIC BUSINESS FORUM 2014 - DAY 1Colombo, Sri Lanka

17:30 – 18:00 Registration

18:00 – 20:30 Welcome Dinner

18:00 – 18:30

Special AddressDeveloping and Integrating the Region

H.E. Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa (tbc) President and Minister of Defence & Urban Development, Finance & Planning, Ports & Highways, Law and Order, Sri Lanka

18:30 – 19:00 Photo Session

19:00 – 20:30 Welcome dinnerHosted by: Board of Investment, Sri Lanka (tbc)

ASIA-PACIFIC BUSINESS FORUM 2014 - DAY 1Colombo, Sri Lanka


18:00 – 20:30 Welcome Dinner

Welcome Remarks

Dr. Shamshad AkhtarUnder-Secretary-General of the United Nations,

Executive Secretary of ESCAP

Dr. Lakshman JayaweeraChairman, Board of Investment Sri Lanka

Inaugural SpeechDeveloping and Integrating the Region

H.E. Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa (tbc) President and Minister of Defence & Urban Development, Finance & Planning, Ports & Highways, Law and Order, Sri Lanka

Special Address by Business Leader (tbc)

Q&A

18:30 – 19:00 Photo Session

19:00 – 20:30 Welcome dinnerHosted by: Board of Investment, Sri Lanka (tbc)

18:00 – 18:30

Colombo, Sri Lanka

19:00 – 21:00

09:00 – 16:00Eighth Meeting of the ESCAP Business

Advisory Council (EBAC)(by invitation only)

Fourth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Network for Least Developed and Landlocked Developing Countries

09:00 – 09:30 Registration Registration

09:30 – 12:00 Eighth Meeting of EBAC(By Invitation Only)

Fourth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Foreign Direct Investment Network

12:00 – 13:30 Lunch Lunch

13:30 – 15:00Eighth Meeting of EBAC

(By Invitation Only)Continued

Fourth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Foreign Direct Investment Network

Continued

15:00 – 16:30

PRE-FORUM EVENTS

ESCAP Business Advisory Council (EBAC) Welcome Dinner(by invitation only)

Hosted by: tbc

ESCAP Business Advisory Council (EBAC) Welcome Dinner(by invitation only)

Hosted by: tbc

Joint Session of EBAC and Asia-Pacific Foreign Direct Investment Network

Tentative Programme

ASIA-PACIFIC BUSINESS FORUM - DAY 1PRE-FORUM EVENTS&


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Wednesday26 November 2014

Colombo, Sri Lanka


Opening Session

Master of Ceremony

Ms. Robyn MeredithAuthor, "The Elephant and the Dragon"

Introduction to APBF 2014

Dr. Ravi RatnayakeDirector, Trade and Investment Division, ESCAP

Welcome Address

Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal RawtherChairperson of the ESCAP Business Advisory Council (EBAC)

and Group Executive Director, Farlim Group

Opening StatementPrivate Sector Role in Setting and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Dr. Shamshad AkhtarUnder-Secretary-General of the United Nations,


Keynote AddressTrade and Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

H. E. Mr. Basil Rajapaksa Minister of Economic Development, Government of Sri Lanka

H.E. Mr. Lakshman Yapa AbeywardenaMinister of Investment Promotion, Government of Sri Lanka

Dr. Lakshman JayaweeraChairman, Board of Investment Sri Lanka

09:45 – 10:00 Networking break

08:30 – 09:45

Tentative ProgrammeASIA-PACIFIC BUSINESS FORUM - DAY 2


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Plenary 1Regional Trade and Investment Update

Special PresentationAdvancing regional trade and investment integration in South Asia

H. E. Mr. Arjun B. Thapa (tbc)Secretary-General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

Plenary 2How Business Can Drive Sustainable Development

Special Presentation

Mr. Thapana Sirivadanabhakdi (tbc)President and CEO, Thai Beverage Public Co. Ltd

Networking Lunch

Hosted By:tbc

12:30 – 13:30

10:00 - 11:15

Topics of Discussion:• What does AEC 2015 mean for the region? What are the key opportunities and challenges for business?

• How can SAARC better engage with ASEAN?

• How does the emergence of regional supply chains impact on the development of the region?

• Can you explain changing trade and investment patterns and their implications for the region?

Moderator: Dato Timothy Ong, Founder Chairman of Asia Inc Forum (tbc)

Government Leaders and International Agencies:Mr. Umberto de Pretto, IRU Secretary General (tbc)

Business Leaders and Institutions:Mr. Rick Darling, President of DSG and Vice Chairman of LF USA & LF Europe for Li & Fung LimitedMr. Tariq M. Rangoonwala, Chairperson, Rangoonwala Group of CompaniesMr. Kit Chan, Director, K-Farm, or Senior representative, Wilmar International (tbc)

11:15 - 12:30

Topics of Discussion:• What role does the private sector have in achieving the sustainable development goals? In particular, what role can business play in mitigating and adapting to climate change?

• What is the role of green businesses and how can these be fostered and also the best practices shared throughout an economy and society?

• What are the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) risks facing businesses working in the region and what strategic approaches can be taken to overcome these risks?

• How can we facilitate the inclusion and development of women in business and entrepreneurship?

Moderator: Mr. Carson Wen, Partner, Jones Day

Government Leaders and International Agencies:Dr. Bindu N. Lohani , Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development of Asian Development Bank

Business Leaders:Sultan Ali Allana, Chairman of Habib Bank Ltd (HBL) and Director on the board of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) (tbc)Mr. Asif Ibrahim, Vice Chairman, Newage Group of IndustriesMr. Peter Selivanov , CEO of VEB Asia and Chief Representative for China of VnesheconombankMr. Gilad Regev, Chief Executive Officer, WindFire BVSenior Representative, Walmart International


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Special AddressPromoting Social Enterprise and Investment

Mr. Muhammad Yunus (tbc) Founder of Grameen Bank

Plenary 3Business and Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

Special PresentationBusiness Leader

Sri Lanka

15:15 – 15:45 Networking break

Plenary 4SMEs and Regional Integration

15:45 - 17:00

Moderator: Ms. Robyn Meredith , Author, "The Elephant and the Dragon"

Part 1: Case Studies

Special Presentation on the Myanmar SME Link Ms. Barbara Meynert , Director, Fung Global Institute and Myanmar SME Link Mr. Pedro Eloy, Director of New Media at Fung Group and Head of BusinessLab HKU MBA program

Special Presentation on SMARTEX Mrs. Kim Anh, Vice Director, VietNam Chamber of Commerce and Industry -DaNang Branch (VCCI DaNang)Dr. Sailendra Narain, Chairman, Centre for SME Growth & Development Finance (CESMED)

Part 2: Panel Discussion on SME Connectivity and DevelopmentTopics of Discussion:• What are the main difficulties for SMEs’ effective participation in regional and global value chains?

• How can international investors looking to expand operations into developing regions best gain access through SMEs?

Panellists: U Win Aung, President, Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce (UMFCCI) or U Wai Phyo, President, Myanmar Young Entrepreneurs Association (tbc)Mr. Ajith Wattuhewa, President, Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (tbc)Mrs. Minna Saneri, Chairperson, European Business Organizations Worldwide Network (EBOWWN)Representative, Hong Kong, US, UK or EU ChamberRepresentative, ESCAP

13:30 – 14:00

14:00 - 15:15

Topics of Discussion:• What are the opportunities and challenges facing for business and investment in Sri Lanka?

• What are the key strategies for attracting regional and international investment in Sri Lanka?

• How can Sri Lanka serve as a business and logistic link/hub in the subregion?

Moderator: Media Representative, Sri Lanka

Government Leaders and International Agencies:H.E. Mr. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, Minister of Investment Promotion, Government of Sri LankaMr. Subinay Nandy , UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Sri Lanka (tbc)Mr. Simon Bell, Board Director, European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL)

Business Leaders:Senior Business Person, South-East Asian Region


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Colombo, Sri Lanka

SBN Task Force on Banking and Finance Handbook Launch of

3C’s of Responsible Banking The 3Cs for Responsible Banking in Asia-Pacific: Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Sustainability, and Corporate Governance

Welcoming Remarks

Dr. Shamshad Akhtar (tbc)Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations,


Introduction of the Handbook

Mr. George YuenBoard Director, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia), Hong Kong, China

Mr. Peter LeungDeputy Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, China

Mr. Raghu NarainManaging Director, RBS, Hong Kong, China

Q&A

Reception

Hosted by:tbc

18:00 – 20:00

17:00 - 17:30



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09:00 – 09:30

Interactive DebatePartnerships Towards an Asian Century

Tenth Session of the Governing Council of the

Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT)

09:30 – 10:00

10:00 - 11:30

Topics of Discussion:• What does the change of administration in India mean for the country and the region?

• What opportunities and challenges could arise from the establishment of the Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?

• How is Japan’s role changing in the economic development of the region?

Moderator: Mr. Simon Tay, Chairman of Singapore Institute of International Affairs and Associate Professor, Faculty of Law – National University of Singapore (tbc)

Government Leaders and International Agencies:Mr. Asanga Abeyagoonasekera, Executive Director and Advisor to Minister of External Affairs Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute for International Relations and Strategic StudiesRepresentative , Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, ChinaRepresentative, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan

Business Leaders:Mr. Adil Zainulbhai , Senior advisor, McKinsey India (tbc)Representative, Samsung Electronics

Special AddressBusiness Leader from the Region

Mr. Ratan Tata , Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons (tbc)or

Mr. R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki (tbc)

Registration

Thursday27 November 2014

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Thursday27 November 2014

Colombo, Sri Lanka

11:30 - 12:00 Closing Session

11:30 – 11:40EBAC Chairperson’s Closing Statements

Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal RawtherChairperson of the ESCAP Business Advisory Council (EBAC)

11:40 – 11:50Summary of the Forum

Dr. Lakshman Jayaweera Chairman, Board of Investment Sri Lanka

11:50 – 12:00Closing Statement

Dr. Ravi RatnayakeDirector, Trade and Investment Division, United Nations ESCAP

13:00 – 17:00

Side event on investment in Sri Lanka (arranged by BOI)

Post Forum Workshop: Improving Your Investment Realization Rate – The Role of Investment Facilitation

Post Forum Workshop: Disaster Risk Management for Business

Site visits and tours (arranged by BOI)

Business matching



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Networking Lunch

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12:00 – 13:00



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