Climate Change Investment Dialoge between Vietnam's Business sector and the World Bank

On the occasion of the working visit of Mdm. Rachel Kyte, World Bank (WB) Vice President from 24th to 25th August 2014, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will organize a dialogue session between the representatives of businesses in Vietnam and the WB. This dialogue will enable businesses to learn about investment and business opportunities in climate change response and relevant supports from the WB, as well as to make recommendations to the WB for the purpose of adjusting its support to the private sector in Vietnam within this domain (please find the attached agenda and registertration form).
 
·         Time:       Monday, 25th August 2014, 13:30 – 14:30
·         Venue:     Intercontinental hotel, Alley 1, Au Co Road, Quang An Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
 
You are cordially invited to this dialogue session. For further information and registration, please contact Ms. Nguyen Huong Giang, T: (04) 3574 3492(04) 3574 3492 (Ext 101), E: giangnh@vcci.com.vn prior to 10:00 am, 25th August 2014.
 
Yours sincerely,

 

Time
Activity
Chaired by
13.15-13.30
Registration
 
 
13:30-13:35
Welcome speech
Mr. Tran Hong Ha, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
13:35-14:25
Dialogue session
 
Introduction: WB’s perspective on the roles of the private sector’s investment in climate change responses.
 
Dialogue: Challenges and opportunities of investment in climate change responses; Encouraging the participation of the private sector in climate change response activities: Economic and social solutions/ policies.
Mdm. Rachel Kyte, Vice President of the World Bank
14:25-14:30
Wrap-up, closing remarks
Dr. Vu Tien Loc, Chairman and President of VCCI (to be confirm)
 

 

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