IMF Conference
February 13-14, 2023
This conference served as a forum for Ministers and Central Bank Governors from Asian countries, academics, and IMF and JICA staff, and focused on two main themes: (i) economic setbacks from the pandemic and fiscal policies during the exit stage with a view to achieve inclusive growth and the Sustainable Development Goals and (ii) role of fiscal policy in addressing the climate change challenges and ensuring a shift to a more resilient economy. The event concluded with a high-level Roundtable Discussion.
Monday, February 13, 2023Time shown below is in Japan Standard Time (UTC/GMT +9) |
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19:00-21:00 |
Welcome Dinner Welcome Remarks:
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023 |
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8:30–9:00 |
Registration |
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9:00–9:20 |
Welcome Remarks:
Opening Remarks:
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9:20–9:30 |
Photo Session |
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SESSION I |
Economic Setbacks from the Pandemic and Fiscal Policies During the Exit Stage |
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9:30–10:45 |
Economic Setbacks and Policy Responses During the Pandemic: The State of Fiscal Affairs and New Challenges for Inclusive Growth in Developing Asia Moderator:
Presenters:
Discussants:
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10:45-11:00 |
Coffee Break |
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11:00-12:15 |
Fiscal Policy During the Exit from Pandemic: Public Financial Management and Budget Policies for Fiscal Sustainability and Inclusive Growth Moderator:
Presenters:
Discussants:
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12:15–13:15 |
Lunch |
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SESSION II |
The role of Fiscal Policy in Addressing Climate Change Challenges and Ensuring a Shift to a More Resilient Economy |
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13:15–14:15 |
Fiscal Policies to Support Climate Goals and Climate Finance in the Post Pandemic Era Moderator:
Presenters:
Discussants: |
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14:15–15:15 |
Invest More and Better toward Resilient UHC in Asia and Pacific Moderator:
Presenters:
Discussant:
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15:15–15:45 |
Coffee Break |
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SESSION III |
Roundtable Discussions and Concluding Remarks |
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15:45–16:45 |
Roundtable Discussions Moderator:
Panelists:
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16:45–17:00 |
Closing Remarks
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