The tenth edition of the South Asia Economic Summit (SAES X) is being held in Kathmandu from 14-16 November 2017 with a theme Deepening Economic Integration for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in South Asia. This Summit will focus on various topics and issues important for the South Asia region under this overarching theme.
SAES is led by a group of five eminent think tanks that take turns to organize the annual event in one of the SAARC countries since 2008. The co-organizers are: South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), Nepal; Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Bangladesh; Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), India; Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Pakistan; and Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), Sri Lanka.
Launched in 2008, the South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) is a premier regional platform for discussing and analysing economic and development issues and challenges facing South Asian countries, and advancing the cause of regional integration and cooperation.
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South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE) is a regional network that operates through its secretariat in Kathmandu and member institutions from five South Asian countries, namely Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Over the last two decades SAWTEE has established itself as a leading think tank known for its policy-relevant research, capacity building activities and advocacy in South Asia.
The National Planning Commission (NPC) is the apex advisory body of the Government of Nepal for formulating a national vision, periodic plans and policies for development.
Ministry of Commerce, Government of Nepal is responsible for developing broad-based trade with forward and backward linkages to contribute to the national economy and poverty alleviation.
14-16 November 2017
Venue: Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal
Registration and Tea/Coffee
14:30Arrival of the Chief Guest and National Anthem
16:00Welcome and Introductory Address: Dr. Posh Raj Pandey, Executive Chairman, South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), Kathmandu
16:00Special Remarks by Hon’ble Ministers
16:10Inaugural Address by the Chief Guest Hon’ble Mr. Gyanendra Bahadur Karki, Minister for Finance, Government of Nepal
16:55Chairperson’s Remarks: Hon’ble Dr. Swarnim Waglé, Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal
17:12Tea/Coffee
17:25Plenary I
17:45Musical Gala and Welcome Dinner
19:00Registration and Tea/Coffee
08:30Plenary II
09:00Tea/Coffee
11:00Parallel Sessions I-IV
11:15Lunch
13:00Parallel Sessions V-VII
14:00Tea/Coffee
15:45Parallel Sessions VIII-X
16:00Reception Dinner
19:00Plenary III
09:00Tea/Coffee
11:00Parallel Sessions XI-XIV
11:15Lunch
13:00Plenary IV
14:00Tea/Coffee
16:00Closing Session
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