2011 World Forum on the Diaspora Economy

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Occasion of General Assembly Fifth High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development

– December 7-8, 2011

Foreword

Highlights

8 + Country/Business Showcases

Diaspora Bond Offering: Nigeria, Greece, Haiti, Nepal, Philippines, Grenada, Ghana, Kenya, India, Israel

Contract & Procurement Opportunities (Pipeline Projects)

Hear from Industry/ Thought Leaders - the Multi-cultural Economy,The Remittance Economy including Bank Money Transfer, International Payment, Mobile Money Transfer, Entertainment & Travel

Experience Fusion & the Crossover of: Reggae, Latina, Nolliwood, Bolliwood.

Government / CEO Keynotes

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Diaspora Bond

Country Projects

Public Private Partnerships

Contract & Procurement

United Nations

World Bank

Inter-American Development Bank

African Development Bank

The Creative Economy

Fusion & Crossover of Music & Films

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In keeping with our commitment

to build global partnerships in

support of Financing for

Development and the UN

Millennium Development Goals

(MDGs), we are pleased to

present our 2011 World Forum

on the Diaspora Economy; and

this year’s theme, “Diaspora

Participation”. The event is

conceived to empower & mobilize

communities behind the

economic challenges of our

time”.---Harvey Dupiton,

President, Xen Pi Co & Associates

2011 World Forum on the Diaspora Economy

▼ Diaspora Participation ▼ Friday, December 2, 2011 10AM-5PM United Nations Headquarters, New York

To be Presented as a Side Ahead of The Fifth General Assembly High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Development

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Host Government(s) & UN Office(s): The office of the President of the General Assembly to the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of Benin to the United Nations and the Office of the Special Adviser on Africa. Facilitator: Xen Pi Co. & Associates in cooperation with University of Virginia, Chair GAGE program and J. Wilson Newman. Created & Presented in Participation with: Foreign Consular, Investment Promotion & Trade Offices, University of Virginia, UNCTAD, United Nations Global Compact, UN Capital Development Fund, UN Development Business, the World Bank, the African Union, Commonwealth Secretariat, CARICOM, Conference of NGOs (CoNGO). To be Confirmed: World Tourism Organization, UN Office of Financing for Development, Business Council for the United Nations, USAID, Emerging Markets Private Equity Association, International Association of Money Transfer Networks.

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The President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, having led on the issue of Financing for Development, the Permanent Representative of Benin to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Jean-Francis Régis Zinsou, having led on the issue of diaspora remittances, and are co-hosts to this year’s “2011 World Forum on the Diaspora Economy”, the theme of which is: Diaspora Participation. And with the United Nations serving as a stage, a number of United Nations Member States are expected to join with the initial hosts to either lead on the issue (Diaspora Economy), or lead on a specific area of interest dealt with by the sessions of the forum, which are the following: (I) Opportunity for Investment in the Diaspora Economy, (II) Diaspora Bond Opportunities, (III) Contract & Procurement Opportunities, & (IV) Opportunities in the Creative Economy. The event is facilitated by Xen Pi Co & Associates, a firm committed to advance “Financing for Development” and the “UN Millennium Development Goals” through the financial engineering of global public-private partnerships. The 2011 World Forum on the Diaspora Economy’s principal aim is to mobilize Global Diaspora Participation-- Participation of expat constituents to become future consultants, entrepreneurs, and investors in an economy that is today emerging beyond (money) remittances. The Diaspora Economy is quickly becoming the next most attractive source of capital flow and sustainable income between a major diaspora-host country, and a lesser developed country from which diaspora originate. The event promises to be an exciting gathering (assembly) of Global Diaspora people from various ethnic communities & countries. It consists of an opening session which sets the stage for the forum, and three distinct sessions which are all designed to attract diaspora participation. The organization of the event is almost as unique as its projected outcome. This conference is made possible through a grand collaboration effort involving consulates, economic offices and Permanent Missions representing more than 25 nations worldwide. To this end, countries expected to participate in various capacities include Benin as co-host, Ukraine, Macedonia, Haiti, South Africa, Grenada, Nigeria, Jamaica, Israel, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Spain, Kenya, Romania, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic. Greece, Ghana, Nepal, Philippines, India, Israel, and Kenya will be featured in a dynamic session on Diaspora Bonds which are expected to be led in some cases by government authorities. Yet, another core group of countries will be featured in the session on contract & procurement which will be led by UN, World Bank Procurement officers and assisted in some cases by authorities.

If People are the greatest endowment of any country, then people should be at the heart of every nation’s recovery and long-term development. Diaspora People, in particular, which in the case of the U.S., are made up of Hispanics, Africans, Asians, Middle-Eastern, Eastern Europeans and nationals from the West Indies, are at this crucial intersection of numerous pairs of economy-- That of the US as their country of residence hosting tens of millions, coupled with that of any country or series of countries from which originate the migrant population. The US-Diaspora contributes between four to six trillion dollars to the US economy, according to statistics, while accounting for well over $70 billion in money remittances worldwide. Add the purchasing dollars from their regular travel & tourism as part of the economy shared with any pair of countries, a fair conclusion can be drawn that they represent a more sustainable, and, in some instances, a more valuable source of income to a country, especially to lesser developed nations, than that which is yielded by foreign direct investment and/or private equity. Members of Diasporas are people with a dual sense of obligation and belonging. They are consumers, philanthropists, a source of financial support, tourists to the home country and much more. Today, the diaspora economy, or the economy generated by the expenditures of diaspora, is fast expanding beyond the realm of obligation; obligations that many expatriates feel as motivation to send money remittances home to family. On the private sector front, international companies with a foothold across the globe, from national banks, to telecom, media and travel operators, are recognizing the unmet needs of diasporas beyond the scope of giving (money transfer). New products, diaspora-originated, are emerging including, international payments, prepaid cards, calling cards, mobile money transfer, lodgings, real estate, travel packages, ethnic-based radio/TV programming, and international reality TV shows, just to name a few. Governments, meanwhile, forced to incentivize new sources of income to replace traditional flows, are revitalizing efforts to materialize diaspora engagement; efforts range from exploring the potential of their purchasing power, to issuance of diaspora bonds, to market and policy research. In some cases, countries have dedicated a ministerial-level cabinet to the cause. “Diaspora Participation”, the event, is a timely initiative brought to the UN in order to join an assembly of people with governments and the private sector. –

Occasion of General Assembly Fifth High Level Dialogue on Financing for Development – December 7-8, 2011

The UN as a Stage

Target Audience

Hundreds+ from US-Diaspora : Asians, Africans, Hispanics, Arabs, .

Expected Outcomes

• THE LARGEST UN-DIASPORA GATHERING • LAUNCH NEW GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS • DIASPORA ECONOMY RECOGNITION

Our Team

Harvey Dupiton, Chief Facilitator Amb. Oscar de Rojas, Govt Relations Staci M. Alziebler, NGO Relations Richard Jordan, NGO-Partnerships Darly Coupet- Communications Mike Collins, PhD, Adviser Jose Manuel Mendoza, Govt Relations

Past Events World Telecom Day 2006 World Telecom Day 2007 ICT Web 2.0 2008 Seminar Emerging Diaspora

Markets (EDM) 2009 UN Week 2009 2010 World Forum on Diaspora

Economy UN Week 2010 Day on Jobs & the Economy 2011 UN Week 2011 2011 World Forum on Diaspora

Economy

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THE FORUM

CONTEXT

The opportunity exists for the United Nations General Assembly, under the leadership of Qatar, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, to

give special attention to the Diaspora Economy. The UN at its most recent Conference on Financing for Development held in Qatar in December 2008 reiterated urgent needs to mobilize international private flows towards lesser developed countries, in recognition that foreign capital flow is a vital complement to national development.

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DRAFT PROGRAM AGENDA WORLD FORUM ON DIASPORA ECONOMY : DIASPORA PARTICIPATION

Friday, December 2, 2011, UN Headquarters (Agenda as of 11-19-2011/ Subject to Change)

9:00 - 10:00 ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION

10:00 – 10:30 OPENING CEREMONY

Welcome Co-Hosts A Word Welcome, Their Role in Financing for Development, • H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the General Assembly • H.E. Mr. Jean-Francis Régis Zinsou, Permanent Representative of Benin to the United Nations • H.E. Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations (to be confirmed) • H.E. Mr. Yuriy Sergeyev, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations • H.E. Mr. Tete Antonio, Ambassador, African Union Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations • H.E. Mr. Luis-Alfonso de Alba, Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations (invited) UN Office Welcome • Mr. Patrick Hayford, Director, Office of the Special Adviser on Africa • Other UN Offices/Entities (to be confirmed) Lead Countries Welcome • Lead Country on the Diaspora Economy. (High-Level Officials Invited) video-link • Lead Country on the Creative Economy. (High-Level Officials Invited) video-link • Lead Country on Diaspora Bond. (High-Level Officials Invited) video-link ***Lead countries are countries being solicited at the highest level to lead an appeal in support of the mobilization of the Global Diaspora Economy, the Creative Economy, and Diaspora Bonds. An open invitation— Facilitators Welcome & Introduction • Harvey Dupiton, Event Director/ Facilitator, Xen Pi Co. & Associates • Amb. Oscar de Rojas, Senior Advisor to the Forum on the Financing for Development Process • Mr. David Leblang, Chair GAGE program and J. Wilson Newman, University of Virginia

SESSION I

SHOWCASE ON THE DIASPORA ECONOMY, POTENTIAL FOR A NETWORK ECONOMY BETWEEN HOST COUNTRIES & COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN, AREAS OF GROWTH THROUGH INVESTMENTS. The opening session sets the stage, as to why an event on Diaspora Economy, what is that economy, and what prospect does it hold to drive a new source of capital flow and sustainable income, linking countries, rich and poor, markets across nations’ borders, developed and lesser developed. The session will attempt a first -- to portray the Diaspora Economy, in terms of the purchasing power of ethnics in (1) The US-Multicultural Economy (Selig Center) as it regards diaspora expenditures in the country of residence, (2) The Remittance Economy (World Bank) as it regards diaspora expenditures as part of their obligation, and (3) The Travel Economy (World Travel & Tourism Council) as it regards diaspora expenditures as part of their travel to their country of origin. Against that backdrop, input will be heard from a panel of industry and thought leaders on the emergence of two key sectors (telecom & banking), and on the trends of global capital flow.

10:30 – 11:45 Session Co-Chairs

H.E. Mr. Yuriy Sergeyev, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations. Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the United Nations (to be confirmed) Introduction -- Xen Pi Co. & Associates Guest Panel Contributors • Mr. George Fertitta, President & CEO, New York City & Co. (tbc) • Mr. Lawrence Codacovi, International Telecom Expert (tbc) • Bansefi (Mexico invited) • Video-Link Kenya in International Payment in Africa (to be named) • Mr. Henri Dommel, Director, Inclusive Finance, UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) • Mr. Kiro Ivanovski, US-Macedonia Business Council, Owner FastPak Trading Inc.

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• Mr. Charles R. Blitzer, Senior Advisor, International Finance Corporation (IFC) • Selig Center on the Multi-cultural Economy Contributors Invited: from the Banking community, Media and Telecom operators. Moderator & Discussant (to be named)

SESSION II

SHOWCASE ON DIASPORA BOND This session offers the opportunity for country representatives to share the stage for just enough time to pitch a

country project worthy of diaspora-bond support. The showcase is by design a series of presentations lasting no

more than 5-10 minutes. Featured presentations include Kenya, Greece, Philippines, Nigeria, Nepal, Grenada,

India, Israel, Ghana.

SHOWCASES BY COUNTRY

THE ROLE

OF THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

TARGETING

DIASPORA & THEIR AFFILIATES

PLANNING

WINNING THE CONFIDENCE FUND RAISING

GOVERNMENT

VS PUBLIC PRIVATE

11:45 – 1:00 Session Co-Chairs: Mr. Michael A. Mitchell, Senior Executive Officer, Commonwealth Secretariat Mr. Patrick A. Beckford, Chairman, US-NorthEast of Jamaica Diaspora • Israel: Ms. Tamar Roth-Drach, Economist, Government of Israel, Ministry of Finance

• Philippines: Economic Section, Embassy of the Philippines in the US • Grenada: Commonwealth Secretariat Arrangement • India: Mr. V.S Senthil, Embassy of India in the US • Kenya: Invited Embassy of Kenya in the US • Jamaica: Dr. Beverly Smith, Trade & Investment for US-Northeast Jamaica Diaspora Moderator & Discussant (to be named)

1:00- 2:45 Lunchtime Performances • Roland Brammer and Bratta Folk Singers – performance • Other Performances

SESSION III

SHOWCASE ON CONTRACT & PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES This is a session re-designed to provide basic information about doing business with the UN, World Banks, and other Regional Banks.

SUPPLY GOODS, WORKS & SERVICES

PROCUREMENT NOTICES & CONTRACT AWARDS

Energy, Power, Telecom Manufacturing, Mining

Health, Medicine

Population, Social Issues Urban Development

Housing

Education, Training, Human Resource

Development Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry, Rural Development

Oil, Gas, Machinery, Equipment

Vehicle

Tourism, Travel

Consulting & Engineering

Computers, Hardware, Software

Import, Export

Transportation, Air Cargo, Shipping

2:45 - :30 Session Co-Chairs: Xen Pi Co. & Associates • Nina Brandt, Chief, UN Development Business • UN Procurement Officer (to be announced) • Mr. Donahue Bailey, Architect & Chief Financial Officer for Jamaica Diaspora • Ms. Nancy Bikondo, Worldbank Procurement Unit (to be confirmed) Private Sector Row: Contractors Doing Business with the UN, World Bank and other international lenders invited Moderator & Discussant (to be named)

SESSION IV

SHOWCASE ON THE CREATIVE ECONOMY This Showcase designed in the interest of aspiring musicians, artists, and actors carrying a nation’s creative hope that their original products might be able to cross-over to international shores as have for example Reggae Music, Latin Music, Nollywood & Bollywood to name a few.

FUSION & CROSSOVER MUSIC

FUSION & CROSSOVER FILM

GOING LIVE

THE ROLE DIGITAL & INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES

COUNTRY STRATEGY TO DEVELOP & EXPORT CREATIVE ECONOMY

COPYRIGHTS

DEVELOPING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN AFRICA

WHAT ROLE REALITY TV

12:30 – 1:45 Session Co-Chairs H.E., Dr. Josephine Ojiambo, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Kenya to the UN Hon. Ms. Urvashi Ramnarine, Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Trinidad & Tobago Introduction: Xen Pi Co & Associates Guest Panel Contributors • Mr. Oliver Oscar Mbamara, Attorney, Film-maker, (Nollywood) • Arrangement Embassy of India (DC) -- (Ballywood) • Mr. Carlyle Mcketty, Coalition for the Preservation of Reggae (Reggae) • Guest from Haiti and Africa (Compas/Zouk) • Guest from La Mega Radio Station (Latin) Private Sector Row: • ANR Worldwide, Univision, MTV International, Vivendi Moderator & Discussant (to be named)

Closing Remarks

Main Contact Information: Tel: 347 453-6079, Harvey Dupiton, Chief Facilitator: [email protected]