Group - IVGroup - IV

Group membersGroup members

1.1.Khin Ohmmar Moe – MyanmarKhin Ohmmar Moe – Myanmar

2.2.Jeu Limminary – Lao PDRJeu Limminary – Lao PDR

3.3.Noy – Lao PDRNoy – Lao PDR

4.4.Lai – MyanmarLai – Myanmar

Presentation on Presentation on Asia Business Forum Asia Business Forum by UNESCAPby UNESCAP

Content Historical background Expected outcomes Preparation and management Story of failure or success recommendation

Historical BackgroundHistorical Background Started in April 2004, APBF discusses emerging trade and investment opportunities, and promotes cooperation and dialogue between the public and business sectors. also provides a platform for networking and forming

partnerships among the business community in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organized in collaboration with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking of Thailand, the Asian Development Bank, the Greater Mekong Sub-region Business Forum, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the International Business Leaders Forum, the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights and Mekong Institute,

Expected OutcomesExpected OutcomesAPBF 2011 identifies economic drivers to assist the Asia-Pacific region in reaping the benefits of

globalization, including integration through participation in global value

chains, trade agreements and corporate social responsibility While

the Forum explores emerging trade and investment opportunities after the economic crisis,

provides a platform for networking and forming partnerships among the business community in the Asia-Pacific region.

is strategically planned to enhance cooperation and dialogue between the public and business sectors,

in particular, for the small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs).

Preparation & ManagementPreparation & Management

Speakers and Participants Over 300 participants are expected to attend the

APBF 2011, including CEOs, ministers, senior policy

makers, business leaders and experts from the private sector and representatives from international aid and development agencies.

Contd-Contd-Other facilitiesOther facilities•Participation is free of chargeParticipation is free of charge•Online registration is requiredOnline registration is required•Free wi-fiFree wi-fi•Free lunch & coffeeFree lunch & coffee•Free display board and spacesFree display board and spaces•A table, 2 chairs and electric outletA table, 2 chairs and electric outlet

attendanceattendance

ConclusionConclusion

• Not enough time for panel introductionNot enough time for panel introduction• Not enough time for participants’ discussionNot enough time for participants’ discussion• Derived from the subjects due to misunderstanding Derived from the subjects due to misunderstanding

between panelist and participantsbetween panelist and participants• Moderator could not control the situationModerator could not control the situation• Derived from the connectivity; sometime leaded to the Derived from the connectivity; sometime leaded to the

conflicts between panelist and participantsconflicts between panelist and participants• Cannot conclude after discussionCannot conclude after discussion

RecommendationRecommendation

Should carefully select the panelist Should carefully accept the participants Should balance the participants and panelist according

to their background education, nationalities, etc.. Should present the discussion plan together with the

registration form so that the applicants can learn carefully b4 registration

Should focus on single or maximum 3 topics