Programme

March 15, 2007: 9:00 - 11:30 PM, Conference Hall, Egmont Palace

State building and the private sector in fragile states

The challenges of forging effective partnerships between the private sector, donors and partner governments are multiplied in ‘fragile states’’ –where the problems of capacity, political will and insecurity can be acute. The OECD’s Principles for Good International Engagement in Fragile States reflect a growing consensus that strong economic performance and employment generation are integral to the state-building process in fragile states. However, many questions remain about the priorities and sequencing of international support in fragile states, particularly those countries emerging from crisis or in transition. This session will explore both how investment and private sector development can contribute to much needed stability.

Moderator

Mr. Richard Carey, Director, Development Cooperation Directorate, OECD

Speakers

• Mr. Scott Brown, Assistant Director, Policy Development and Review Department, IMF
• Mr. Hans Van der Loo, Head of European Union Liaison, Shell, The Netherlands
• Mr. Albert Yuma Mulimbi, President, Fédération des Entreprises Congolaises, DR Congo
• Mr. Luc Zandvliet, Director Corporate Engagement Project, Collaborative for Development Action, USA

Relevant links

• Development Effectiveness in Fragile States

Relevant documents

• State Building and the Private Sector in Fragile States

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• Highlights

  Listen to conclusions by :
     K. De Gucht
     E. Johnson-Sirleaf
     G. Prätorius
     G. Baxter
     L. Michel
     S. Sangweni
     B. Koenders
  

  
  

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