Meeting India’s resource needs for future infrastructure development is a long-term industrial challenge and will require adjustments in consumption patterns both within the country and across the region. The public and private sectors must develop a holistic approach to the problem, linking...

The 2005 Australian Conference of Economists will be held at the University of Melbourne from Monday 26th to Wednesday 28th September 2005. Confirmed speakers include: Olivier Blanchard (MIT), Alison Booth (ANU), Roger Craine (Berkeley), David Fielding (Otago), James Galbraith (Texas), Simon...

The Summit in 2005 presents an unparalleled opportunity as the G-8 will focus the world’s attention squarely on mobilizing the necessary partnerships and resources to improve the plight of Africa. A big push is necessary if Africa is to meet Millennium Development Goals on poverty, mortality...

With a newly elected US President, Iraq continuing its process of transition and the possibility of a new era for Palestinian politics, 2005 will be a crucial year for the Middle East. The World Economic Forum in Jordan will be a timely occassion to assess the significance of the latest...

Presentations and interactive roundtable discussions will cover: - The need to plan today for the impact of changes in long-term productivity and demographics. - The growing imbalances of the current account balance and entitlement spending. - Oil's steady increase: How high will it go? When...

Asia’s growth continues to transfix analysts and investors around the world. The sheer size and scale of Asia’s future economic development will create major challenges with respect to global competitiveness, human capital, natural resources and environmental sustainability. Moreover, global...