EBRD 2017 Annual Meeting and Business ForumNicosia Cyprus9-11 May 2017

Issue 3 - April 2017

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The overall theme of the Business Forum will beTargeting Green and Inclusive GrowthMeeting Regional and Global ChallengesThe Forum will provide an opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved and on the many economic social and political issuesnow facing our region

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Herman Gref - Chief Executive Officer SberbankThe panel will discuss the state and prospects for competitiveness in the world and the EBRDrsquos region Technological progress and globalization bring about a new definition of markets and of competitiveness Qualitative change in the speed of innovation faster entry and exit of companies reduced barriers to trade network effects all change the nature of competition and force a rethink of market boundaries and incentives for competition The specific competitiveness challenges for emerging economies will be discussed as well

Iveta Radičovaacute - Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic (2010-2012) As the Vice-Chairwoman of the Slovak Christian Democratic Union ndash Democratic Party (SDKUacute-DS) she has been responsible for social affairs and healthcare since 2006 In former positions she served as Deputy Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs and Housing at the Slovak National Parliament (2006-2009) as Minister for Labour and Social Affairs of the Slovak Republic (2005-2006) and as an expert for social policy at the European Commission

Competitiveness in the21st CenturyThursday 11 May 1030 - 1200

Halkos Level -1 Filoxenia Conference Centre

The Private Sector as an Engine for Economic InclusionThursday 11 May 1400 - 1600

Jean Monnet Auditorium Level 0

Filoxenia Press Centre

We look forwardto welcoming you next year in Jordan

8-10 May 2018

For security reasons you must carry your EBRD Annual Meeting badge with you at all times as the event is badge only

Because the Kourion Theatre is an archaeological site guests are advised to wear flat shoes Guests are also advised to bring a light jacket or long-sleeved garment

A shuttle bus service will start at 1600 between the Filoxenia Conference Centre and the Kourion TheatreAll guests who arrive at the Kourion early will have the opportunity to learn more about some of the many monuments on the site before the reception beginsGuided tours in English lasting 15-20 minutes will be available for guests arriving between 1715 and 1745

The Civil Society Programme at the Home for Cooperation on 9 May is open to all participants However we would like to emphasise that due to a limited capacity at the venue only participants who have registered beforehand will be allowed access to the event Please ensure you collect your badge fromthe Filoxenia Conference Centre before the event

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Interview Making GreenGrowth Work for WomenRenewable inequity Womenrsquos employment in clean energy in industrialized emerging and developing economies

Read Dr Baruahrsquos study onthe subject

Watch this video to learn more

This year the EBRD will again endeavour to reduce the environmental impact of theAnnual Meeting amp Business Forumin Nicosia Cyprus More information is available here

This year the EBRD Community Initiative will provide a targeted contribution to the charitable organisation PeacePlayers Cyprus (PPI-Cyprus) based in the buffer zone in NicosiaMore information is available here

Carbon Neutral Initiative Community Initiative A symbolic ceremony open to all Annual Meeting participants will take place onTuesday 9 May 1400 - 1500Location Chateau StatusMarkou Drakou 12 Nicosia

Chateau Status is located in the buffer zone controlled by the UN