Black Sea Economic Forum 2012 Presentation (ENG)

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250 participants57 speakers14 countries50 media

6 interregional cooperation

agreements signed600 media outcomes

Forum 2010

250 participants55 speakers11 countries

5 official foreign delegations

2 interregional cooperation

agreements signed48 media400 media outcomes

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FOREIGN GUESTS KYIV AND OTHER REGIONS

CRIMEAN PARTICIPANTS

AUTHORITIES,DIPLOMATIC

CORPS

BUSINESS

MEDIA EXPERTS

ІІІ Forum: AUDIENCE

GEOGRAPHY CATEGORY

120 participants

Forum 2011Guest speakers

"The forum was a very interesting platform not only for sharing ideas but also for learning. I personally learnt a lot on what Crimea really is and what it has to offer. Behind the ideas there are people and both are unique given the historical and political realities of the peninsula. In addition the contacts made at the forum are very useful since they are all experts in Crimea and can provide support to the opportunities available”. Dario Marchetti, Danone Ukraine

“This year’s Black Sea Economic Forum was organized superbly! Livadia Palace was a wonderful venue for this event and the exhibition at the entrance and the courtyard extremely informative. The high level and quality of countries’ representatives which gathered for these two days guaranteed interesting speeches and presentations as well as meaningful panels’ discussions. The event was wonderfully hosted by the Government of Crimea. Thank you!”Olivier Adam, UNDP If the efficiency and professionalism with which the Forum was run is any indicator of what the Crimea is capable of, then clearly best practice will be the norn. The presentations were informative and well delivered, the discussions were lively with open and frank exchanges and there were no holds barred in the questioning of Ministers and others in high authority. Overall a top class event, which, as a showcase for the Crimea was excellent. I am already looking forward to the next event!David Lovegrove, International Development Ireland

Mykola Prysyazhnyuk Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine

Borys KolesnikovVice Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine

Anatoliy Blyznyuk Minister of Regional Development, Construction and Housing of Ukraine

Quotes

III Forum 2012

This year the main theme of the Forum is to discuss factors of reinforcing competitiveness and sustainable development of the Black Sea Region. Participants are offered a wide range of issues concerning the strategic role and place of the Black Sea countries in the global economy, opportunities for attracting targeted investment and planning joint projects in the priority sectors of the economy.

Forum: an international high-profile event, taking place in Crimea, created for effective cooperation of the leading government & business stakeholders, as well as experts of the Black Sea countries. The main objectives of the Forum include discussing relevant topics of the regional development, exchanging successful experiences, enhancing trade and economic cooperation, which ultimately leads to the higher standards and quality of life of people in the Black Sea Region countries.

Strategic role of the Black Sea basin

Financial instruments for the agribusiness

sector

Tourism as a priority for the municipal

authorities

Competitiveness of the regions and cities: leaders talk

ІІІ Forum Focus

CROSSING POINTS AND COOPERATION OF THE BLACK SEA REGIONS

Energy as a key factor of the effective

economy

Successful structural reforms

Petro Poroshenko Minister of Economic

Development & Trade of Ukraine

Kaha Bendukidze Founder of the Free University of

Tbilisi

Jan Tombinski EU Ambassador to Ukraine

Alexander Rahr Program Director, for Russia,

Ukraine, Belarus, and Central Asia of the German Council on Foreign

Relations, Berlin

Igor Kaletnyk Head of the State Customs

Service of Ukraine

Sergey Karaganov Dean of the School of International

Economics and Foreign Affairs, Higher School of Economics,

Moscow

AMONG KEY SPEAKERS

AMONG MODERATORS

Pavlo SheremetaPartner, Strategy Institute ”Inspira”; ex-president and senior

fellow, Malaysia Blue Ocean Strategy Institute

Courtney FingarEditor in chief, fDI Magazine, Financial Times

Olena Voloshyna International Finance Corporation, Ukraine

POTENTIAL PARTNERS

Time Program, October 411:00 – 11:10 Official Opening

11.10 – 12.15 Assessing Strengths and Opportunities of the Black Sea Region EconomyWhat is the geopolitical role of the Black Sea Region in the current changing environment? What aspects and facts should serve as the major strengths allowing the Black Sea Region countries to flourish? Where are the possible opportunities for further growth: industry sectors, clusters and constructive complementarities? What role each country is playing and might play? In the panel discussion participants will reflect on these and other relevant questions with a view to getting a political perspective of the economic challenges and opportunities of the Region.

12.15 - 12.30 Coffee break

12.30 – 14.00 How the structural reforms sustain the country’s growth: best regional practices in actionHow the countries maintain reforms agenda ensuring successful transition to the modernized economies? What are keys to the successful reform implementation in the time of recession? What are the opportunities and strengths of the current EU-Ukraine cooperation?

14.00 - 15.00 Lunch

15.00 – 16.30 Energy Policy as a Key Regional Competitiveness’ FactorHow sophisticated energy policies stimulate important pillars of sustainable development: national economy (a higher productivity), social welfare (improving living standards and enhancing safety) and ecology (reduced pollution and remediating environmental degradation)? How well the voice of the private sector is heard in regards to the provision of the energy sustainability?

16.30 – 17.00 Coffee break

17.00 – 18.30 Joint efforts of the diplomatic community & trade economic missions and regional state officials in strengthening economic cooperation and attracting needed investments.

20.00 Evening Welcome Reception, hotel “Oreanda”

Time Program, October 59.30- 11.00 Food and agriculture after the crisis: existing formats of cooperation with the banking & financial sector

How well the Black Sea Region food & agriculture market is positioned? What financial instruments exist today to ensure sustainable growth of the agriculture sector and sub-sectors? What are the existing barriers and current challenges faced by the agrarian sector representatives (farmers, food producers, exporters & importers, etc)? Regulatory policy of the government institutions: from restrictions to stimulations.

11.00 - 11.20 Сoffee Break

11.20 – 12.50 Tourism: Attractiveness & Competitiveness at the Municipal ScaleDo the Black Sea countries acknowledge the strategic positioning of tourism and recreation? Discussion on the municipal administrative recognition of the range of areas to be considered: historic places, roads, hotels, restaurants, recreation, information services, etc. Participants will discuss and share views on how the different neighbour countries define its regions’ and cities’ priorities in regards to the travel& tourism policy.

12:50 – 13:45 Lunch

13.45 - 15.15 Contemporary Trade Policy as an Effective Tool to Boost Economic Development Benchmarking the Black Sea countries’ export & import operations: where are the areas of success and improvements? Discussion on the important components: safe borders, legal trade and modern infrastructure. Private-public partnerships in transport and logistics: how to finance infrastructure. In the panel discussion participants will learn the best international practices and discuss potential cooperation options.

15.15 – 15.30 Coffee break

15.30 – 17.00 What are the keys to the successful strategic planning: lessons for the cities and regions A Keynote Speaker Address: BORYS KOLESNYKOV, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Infrastructure of UkraineHow to determine priority areas for the different regions of the country to better unite each region’s economic & cultural potential? Who are the main stakeholders needed to be invited and heard? What are the best international practices in regards to the particular region’s strategic development in the Black Sea Region?

Closing remarks and a networking cocktail

Terms of Participation

THE REGISTRATION FEERegular fee – 564$ Early registration (received by September 14, 2012) – 450$ * Including VAT* Full payment of the registration fee is due by October 1, 2012

It includes attendance at all sessions, conference documentation, as well as refreshments and lunches.

The cost of hotel accommodation is NOT included in the conference fee. Details of how to obtain reduced rate hotel accommodation for this conference will be forwarded to every delegate on receipt of their registration form.

Cancelation Policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. All cancellations received before 24th of September 2012 are subject to an administrative charge of 75$ per delegate. We regret that cancellations or bookings received after 24th of September 2012 cannot be refunded or credited and the full fee will be due for ALL registrations submitted.

Partnership Opportunities

There are different ways to support and promote your company and organization during the work of the Forum!

You may choose to become one of the distinguish STRATEGIC PARTNERS or OFFICIAL PARTNERS! Please note that slots are strictly limited.

There are also great partnership packages to be offered to the Forum’s PARTNER companies, INFORMATION PARTNERS and MEDIA PARTNERS!

Please contact our team members for more information.

Contacts

Program & Partnership Opportunities:

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Registration:

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Thank you for your cooperation!