In-Focus
The In-Focus forums are unique platforms for participants to find out about upcoming city-level projects, development hotspots, industry trends and policies across the four key markets of China, India, Southeast Asia and Japan.
The forums capture the energy of urbanisation across the world today, and translate it into real investment opportunities through the Public-Private Partnership framework. A distinguished panel of top brass representing Public and Private stakeholders will share on development opportunities, focusing on best corporate practices and risk mitigation strategies to meet the challenges and opportunities of sustainable urban development and management.
Government, industry and investment leaders will find an extensive spread of business networking, partnership information and lucrative deal-making opportunities in these forums.
| Date | : | Tuesday, 3 July 2012 |
| Time | : | 11.00 am to 12.30 pm |
| Venue | : | Level 5, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands |
| China In-Focus | |||||||||
China's economic performance over the last three decades has been impressive. GDP growth averaged 10 percent a year, and over 500 million people were lifted out of poverty. China is now the world's second largest economy. While the economy is previously largely dependent on low-cost manufacturing and the export of such goods, it is now rapidly moving up the value chain and making the transition from 'made in China' to 'innovate in China'. Provinces and cities across China are looking at setting up of special economic zones and development zones which serve as innovative test-bed. Domestic consumption has also grown substantially to sustain a sizeable internal market. With estimates suggesting that China will be the largest economy come 2020, the development and investment opportunities are numerous. By 2030, it is projected that 67.8% of China's population will live in urban areas, compared to 50% today. This equates to over 300 million additional people in cities over the next two decades, bringing the Chinese urban population in 2030 to just under 1 billion people. Urbanisation at this speed and magnitude is unprecedented anywhere in the world. With it comes enormous economic opportunity, but also immense challenge. Increased demand for energy and materials; degradation of water and environmental quality; rising greenhouse gas emissions, reduction in land availability for agriculture; congestion; economic inequality: All are unwelcome products of mass urbanisation. With China's growing prominence in the international arena, the In-Focus: China session provides a unique platform for participants to understand China's economic and urbanization trend and the underlying opportunities available for developers and investors. Moderator:
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| India In-Focus | |||||||||
With over two decades of reforms, a rapidly growing GDP and increasing global integration – economic, political and social – India is witnessing a rapid pace of urbanization. Not only would this result in expanding existing towns & cities but would also require developing new cities to manage the surge in urban migration. Currently, only 30% of India's population lives in urban areas which is much lower than other major developing countries- 45% in China, 54% in Indonesia, 78% in Mexico, and 87% in Brazil. According to estimates, India's urban population will reach a figure close to 600 million by 2031, nearly twice the population of USA. And by 2050, approximately 900 million people, 50% of the population, will live in towns and cities in India. Given the current pace of urban expansion taking place in India, it is estimated that 20 years from now:
The sheer pace and scale of urbanization expected in the near future presents both, opportunities and challenges for India. Some of the challenges include new housing, basic amenities in water, sanitation, mobility & transportation etc. The challenge of managing this urbanization needs to be addressed through combination of increased investment, strengthening the framework for governance & financing and a comprehensive capacity building programme at all levels of government. This would help build synergetic partnerships needed to develop efficient, liveable and sustainable cities. Moderator:
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| Japan In-Focus | |||||||||
Japan is the world's third largest economy in terms of GDP. A major economic power with high international standing, it is also a leader in cutting-edge technology and innovation. To strengthen its economy and tackle other long-standing issues, the Japanese government identified 21 new growth strategies in 2010. One of the strategies is the "FutureCity" initiative that looks at developing model sustainable cities in Japan and in other parts of the world. These cities will bring forward world-leading technology, socio economic systems, services and business models to deal with common global problems such as environmental issues and super-aging societies. Yokohama, one of the cities selected for this initiative will share their future plans and development opportunities of their city. Massive reconstruction and recovery efforts after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake are also fuelling many other development and investment opportunities in Japan. Japan has put in place a slew of measures for reconstruction and recovery, with four stimulus packages totalling US$300 billion. New possibilities are also emerging in the renewable energy sector as Japan redesigns its energy and environmental policy. Gain insights from different perspectives at this session by top government officials, financiers and consultants. Learn first-hand about Japan's new growth strategies, its reconstruction and recovery plans, urban development trends and opportunities for collaboration. Moderator:
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| Southeast Asia In-Focus | |||||||||
Southeast Asia is urbanising rapidly and the challenges emanating from the urbanisation are numerous and complex. Almost 250 million people (more than 40% of the region's total population) lives in urban areas and by 2025, almost half of the region's total population will be urban. Often, the urban population increases in tandem with the growth of the region's economy. Port cities such as Singapore, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi connected to global markets became major economic centres. The In-Focus: Southeast Asia session is aimed at providing a unique platform for participants to find out about upcoming city-level projects, development hotspots, industry trends and policies in key countries of Southeast Asia. Moderator:
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