KDI Holds International Conference on Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Paradigm
[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyun-jung] The Korea Development Institute (KDI) will hold an international conference to discuss future tasks in areas such as industry and markets, labor and education, and public finance, aiming to establish an inclusive and sustainable advanced economy paradigm for the Korean economy.
KDI announced on the 9th that it will hold an international conference commemorating its 50th anniversary under the theme "What's Next? Future Tasks for the Korean Economy as Seen by KDI" on the 17th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul.
At this event, the institute plans to address the socio-economic side effects that have arisen during Korea's rapid growth over the past 50 years and to contemplate the medium- to long-term direction of the Korean economy.
The conference will be divided into sessions on ‘Industry and Markets,’ ‘Labor and Education,’ ‘Public and Finance,’ and an ‘OECD Special Session,’ featuring expert presentations, designated discussions, and open debates for each session. Ulrik Nussinov, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), will deliver the keynote speech on the theme "Transition to a New Economic Paradigm Considering People and the Planet." Additionally, Romina Boarini, Director of the OECD WISE Center, will lead an OECD special session diagnosing and providing recommendations on Korea's inclusive growth policies. Congratulatory remarks are also scheduled from Hong Nam-ki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Cho Dae-yeop, Chairman of the Policy Planning Committee, and Angel Gurr?a, Secretary-General of the OECD.
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Meanwhile, as part of social distancing measures, the total number of attendees, including KDI President Choi Jung-pyo, Policy Planning Committee Chairman Cho Dae-yeop, and presenters and discussants for each session, will be limited to fewer than 50 people. However, anyone can attend via online live streaming on the KDI website.
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