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Newsletter #3, May 2009

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The Crisis and Beyond
For a stronger, cleaner, fairer economy
23-24 June, OECD Conference Centre, 2 rue André Pascal, 75116 Paris

Why come to the OECD Forum?

This 10th Forum takes place in the midst of the worst financial and economic crisis for 60 years.
Never before has the public's contribution to government policy discussions been so critical.

The OECD Forum is a "multi-stakeholder summit" which brings together business and labour leaders, civil society personalities, government ministers and leaders of international organisations to discuss the hottest issues on the international agenda.

Han

The Forum takes place in conjunction with the annual OECD ministerial summit which will be chaired by Korean Prime Minister HAN Seung-soo.
"Today, the world continues to face a weakening global economy. While our generation is not unique in confronting various crises, the combined magnitude of the current financial turbulence, shaped by the forces of globalization, is indeed without historical reference. Every single issue we confront today is constantly affected by changes that are occurring well beyond our nominal controls and national boundaries." Read more

Confirmed speakers Include:

  • Angel GURRíA
    Secretary-General, OECD

  • HAN Seung-soo
    Prime Minister, Korea

  • Pascal LAMY
    Director-General, WTO

  • Mary COUGHLAN
    Deputy Prime Minister, Ireland

  • John LIPSKY
    First Deputy Managing Director, IMF

  • Ladan MANTEGHI
    Vice-President, International Initiatives, AARP

  • Soumitra DUTTA
    Dean of External Relations, INSEAD

  • John J. HARRIS
    CEO, Nestlé Waters

  • Lukas PFISTER
    Executive Director, Merck Sharp & Dohme, EMEAC

  • John J. SWEENEY
    President, AFL-CIO, United States

Be part of the debate on these headline issues:

  • How to restore growth and strengthen the global economy in the longer term?

  • How to restore stability and confidence in the financial system?

  • How to soften the impact of recession?

  • How to raise corporate governance standards?

  • How to weather the employment crisis?

  • How to keep markets open for trade?

  • What about green growth and climate change?

For more information: www.oecd.org/forum2009
Crisis OECD Tackling the crisis website
www.oecd.org/crisisresponse		 Observer cover OECD Observer magazine
"Economic crisis: Don't forget development"
"The road to recovery" Update on the OECD's strategic response to the financial and economic crisis
Highlight event

OECD Annual Ministerial Council Meeting
24-25 June, Paris, France
OECD’s 30 member countries will hold their annual meeting in Paris under the chairmanship of Korean Prime Minister HAN Seung-Soo. This is the first time that Korea, an OECD member since 1996, will chair an OECD Ministerial Council Meeting.
We look forward to welcoming you to OECD Forum 2009

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