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A major open international conference and Knowledge Fair was held for the first time in conjunction with the 2000 Ministerial Meeting. The Forum aimed to impart and share information, improve communication and foster a climate of enlightened policy making in the global public interest. It comprises two integral elements:
OECD Forum 2000 delivered insights and information of interest to all members of the international public policy community, including business, labour and non-governmental organisations. Donald J. Johnston, Secretary-General of the OECD, with the Chairman of the OECD Ministerial addressed the Forum participants in an opening session.
Delegates included:
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National and regional government representatives
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Senior economists
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CEOs and senior business representatives from the private sector
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Representatives from NGOs
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Policy and research organisations, and academics.
THE KNOWLEDGE FAIR
An important and integral part of Forum 2000, the Knowledge Fair, ran in parallel to the Conference, offering delegates unique opportunities to explore exhibits and network with leading organisations and companies whose experiences, information or services complements the themes of the Forum. Exhibitors represented a diverse range of sectors, including global organisations, international NGOs, Ministeries and consultancies.
THEMES
The conference seminars and workshops fostered discussion and debate about key issues that confront the increasingly global, knowledge-based economy and explore how this new knowledge economy can best function for the betterment of all. The key themes covered by OECD Forum 2000 under the overall theme "Partnerships in the New Economy" included:
ARE WE LIVING IN A "NEW AGE" ECONOMY?
Information and communications technologies are transforming the way people work and do business world-wide. And the 1990s have seen a spectacular performance in the United States economy, with the longest peacetime "boom" this century. Some analysts believe that the US has entered a new-age. more...
GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND CIVIL SOCIETY – BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS IN PUBLIC POLICY
Globalisation, rapid technological progress and the spread of democracy are changing the relationships among states, markets and civil society. Traditional concepts of citizenship, sovereignty, responsibility and the meaning of territory are increasingly challenged. Markets are becoming more competitive, global and powerful. more...
ARE WE MOVING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT?
Achieving and maintaining a high rate of economic growth is only part of the challenge confronting policy makers. Economic development that falls short of achieving major environmental and social challenges will not be sustainable over time. Sustainable development is a key economic issue. more...
REAPING THE FULL BENEFITS OF GLOBAL TRADE
Further liberalisation of world trade can be a powerful tool to promote development and enhance world prosperity. Such a prospect matters most of all in the countries that today are the least favoured. The broad objectives of trade negotiations under the auspices of the WTO are (...) more...
THE INTERNET, GROWTH SOURCE OF THE FUTURE?
Electronic commerce continues its extraordinary increase in economic and social importance, and as a policy priority. The number of consumers and businesses with access to the Internet and the possibility to engage in electronic commerce has increased rapidly. more...
STRUCTURE
Plenary Sessions:These sessions explored the fundamental topics and deliver insights into the crucial issues of interest to delegates. There were high level speakers including Ministers, leaders of international organisations and senior executives in world trade.
Open Discussions:Promoted interaction between speakers and delegates
Parallel sessions:Promoted and encouraged debate amongst delegates on topics of common concern and discussed and shared information on the key issues that affect the economy.
Languages: All conference Plenary Sessions and Workshops were simultaneously interpreted into English and French.
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