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Launch of "Improving Government and Fighting Corruption"
News reported on 03/14/07 09:00 AM
"Improving Governance and Fighting Corruption: New Frontiers in Public-Private Parternships" launches at the elegant Egmont Palace in Brussels, Belgium. With over 400 participants from all around the world, the high-level conference was organized by the World Bank Institute, OECD, and the Belgian government. Nik Gowing of BBC TV will moderate the sessions, while breakout panels will cover such topics as "Building Policy Capacities for a Positive Trade and Investment Climate" and "Conducting Business Responsibly." Heads of state and government, leaders of the private sector, officials from international organizations, and civil society organizations from Africa and beyond will participate.
Developing countries, donors and private sector players face a common set of governance constraints when engaging in development activities. These problems are particularly acute in the so-called fragile states, where poor governance, corruption, political fragility and the availability of valuable natural resources often combine to do more harm than good. In addition, donor countries and the private sector alike are demanding better analysis of the quality of governance to help track the impact of reforms and to assess investment risk. The objective of this conference is to explore the potential of a three-way partnership of donors, developing partner countries and the private sector to improve governance and fight corruption.
The event will be webcast to the public from the webcast section. And keep an eye on this space for more updates as the conference progresses, including audio recordings and event summaries.
At the Conference
