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About The G20 Conference

ICRIER has been organising annual international conferences since 2009 and every year, these Annual Conferences have been organised prior to the G20 Summit. The discussions in these Conferences have provided a platform for engaging eminent researchers, academicians and policymakers in rich debate on topics of relevance to the G20 Summit. Year after year, the conference has been extremely successful in facilitating exchange of ideas and views at both a scholarly and policy-level.

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Schedule Detail

Venue: Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

  • 9.30-10.00 AM

    Conference Registration and Tea

  • 10.00-11.20 AM

    Inaugural Session

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    10.00 AM

    Welcome Address

    By Isher Judge Ahluwalia, Chairperson, ICRIER
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    10.30 AM

    Inaugural Address on India's Roadmap to 2022

    Subhash Chandra Garg, Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

  • 11.20 AM

    Tea/Coffee

  • 11.30-13.00 PM

    Session 1: Evaluating Global Financial Architecture and Regulatory Practices - Progress and the Way Forward

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    Chair

    Alok Sheel

    RBI Chair Professor, ICRIER
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    Panelist

    Bihong Huang

    Research Fellow, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)
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    Panelist

    Alina Iancu

    Deputy Chief, Strategy Unit, Strategy, Policy and Review Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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    Panelist

    Prachi Mishra

    MD & Chief Economist for India, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

  • 12.45-13.30 PM

    Lunch

  • 13.30-15.00 PM

    Session 2: Future of Work

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    Chair

    Radhicka Kapoor

    Senior Fellow, ICRIER
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    Panelist

    Srinivasan Iyer

    Senior Program Officer, Ford Foundation
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    Santosh Kumar Mehrotra

    Professor, Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
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    Panelist

    Nomaan Majid

    Senior Employment Specialist, International Labour Organization (ILO)

  • 15.00-15.15 PM

    Tea/Coffee Break

  • 15.15-16.45 PM

    Session 3: Improving Global Health for Economic Growth

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    Chair

    Ali Mehdi

    Senior Fellow, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER)
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    Panelist

    Chandrakant Lahariya

    National Professional Officer (Health care, Access and Protection), WHO India
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    Panelist

    Henna Dhawan

    Officer on Special Duty and Deputy General Manager at National Health Authority (NHA), Ayushman Bharat
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    Panelist

    Aruna Sharma

    Development Economist, Member of Knowledge Commission on Health and introduced health insurance for poor as former Secretary Health and Family Welfare in Madhya Pradesh

  • 16.45-17.00 PM

    Tea/Coffee Break

  • 17.00-18.30 PM

    Session 4: Aging Population and Global Macroeconomic Stability

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    Chair

    Chul Ju Kim

    Deputy Dean (CBT & Special Activities) Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)
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    Panelist

    S. Irudaya Rajan

    Professor, Centre for Development Studies
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    Panelist

    K.S. James

    Director & Senior Professor, International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS)
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    Panelist

    Mathew Cherian

    CEO, HelpAge India

  • 18.30-18.45 PM

    Tea/Coffee Break

  • 18.45-20.00 PM

    Annual G20 Address: The New Protectionism

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    Chair

    Montek Singh Ahluwalia

    Former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Government of India
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    Address by

    Richard Baldwin

    Professor of International Economics, The Graduate Institute, Geneva

  • 20.00 onwards

    Dinner Reception

  • 9.15-9.30 AM

    Registration and Tea

  • 9.30-11.00 AM

    Session 5: Financing Quality Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth

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    Chair

    Shankar Acharya

    Shankar Acharya, Honorary Professor, ICRIER
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    Panelist

    Sindhushree Khullar

    Retd. IAS, Ex-CEO Niti Aayog
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    Panelist

    Kumar V. Pratap

    Joint Secretary (Infrastructure, Policy & Finance), Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
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    Panelist

    Toshiro Nishizawa

    Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), University of Tokyo

  • 11.00-11.15 AM

    Tea/Coffee Break

  • 11.15-12.45 PM

    Session 6: Climate Financing for Sustainable Growth

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    Chair

    Ajay Shankar

    Distinguished Fellow, TERI
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    Panelist

    C K Mishra

    Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change, Government of India
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    Panelist

    Amar Bhattacharya

    Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
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    Panelist

    Ulka Kelkar

    Director - Climate Policy, World Resource Institute (WRI)
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    Panelist

    Naoyuki Yoshino

    Dean, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) (Video Presentation)

  • 12.45-13.30 PM

    Lunch

  • 13.30-15.00 PM

    Session 7: Looking Ahead: Views from Past, Current and Upcoming Presidencies

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    Chair

    Suresh K. Reddy

    Joint Secretary (MER), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India
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    Panelist

    H.E. Dr. Saud Mohammed Alsati

    Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to India
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    Panelist

    Kenko Sone

    Minister (Economic and Development), Embassy of Japan in India
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    Panelist

    H.E. Daniel Chuburu

    Ambassador of Argentina to India
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    15.00-15.15

    Concluding Remarks and Way Forward

    Rajat Kathuria, Director and Chief Executive, ICRIER

  • 15.30

    The End

  • 9.00 AM

    Breakfast

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    10.00 AM

    Advanced SVG Animations

    By Karl Groves
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    11.00 AM

    Presenting Work with Confidence

    By Sarah Dransner
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    12.00 AM

    Keynote on UX & UI Design

    By Ned Stark

  • 1.00 PM

    The End

Our Speakers

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Richard Baldwin

Professor of International Economics, The Graduate Institute, Geneva

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Subhash Chandra Garg

Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

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Bihong Huang

Research Fellow, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

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Santosh Kumar Mehrotra

Professor, Centre for Informal Sector and Labour Studies, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

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Chandrakant Lahariya

National Professional Officer (Health care, Access and Protection), WHO India

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Chul Ju Kim

Deputy Dean (CBT & Special Activities) Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

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S. Irudaya Rajan

Professor, Centre for Development Studies

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K.S. James

Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

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Toshiro Nishizawa

Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), University of Tokyo

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Ajay Shankar

Distinguished Fellow, TERI

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Ulka Kelkar

Director - Climate Policy, World Resource Institute (WRI)

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C. K. Mishra

Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Climate Change, Government of India

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Amar Bhattacharya

Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution

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Naoyuki Yoshino

Dean, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

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Montek Singh Ahluwalia

Former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Government of India

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Isher Judge Ahluwalia

Chairperson, ICRIER

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Rajat Kathuria

Director and Chief Executive, ICRIER

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Alok Sheel

RBI Chair Professor, ICRIER

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K. V. Pratap

Joint Secretary (Infrastructure, Policy & Finance), Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

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H.E. Ambassador Daniel Chuburu

Ambassador, Embassy of the Argentine Republic in India

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Radhicka Kapoor

Senior Fellow, ICRIER

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Ali Mehdi

Senior Fellow, ICRIER

VENUE

Silver Oak, India Habitat Centre

Institutional Area, Lodi Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110003 INDIA

The INDIA HABITAT CENTRE was conceived to provide a physical environment which would serve as a catalyst for a synergetic relationship between individuals and institutions working in diverse habitat related areas and therefore, maximise their total effectiveness. To facilitate this interaction, the Centre provides a range of facilities.

Excursions

G20 delegates may visit nearby tourist places, which are known for their historic, scenic and cultural significance. Post-conference excursion trips will be organized on payment basis.

  • New Delhi: The capital of India, New Delhi is popular for its rich culture and heritage. New Delhi is home to three World Heritage monuments - the Qutub Minar, Red Fort, and Humayun's Tomb - monuments that have stood for many centuries and are considered architectural wonders. Central Delhi, with its tree-lined avenues, imposing structures, and buildings such as the Rashtrapati Bhavan - the residence of the President of India - Parliament House and India Gate, all represent New Delhi's pride. Several museums in Delhi provide a glimpse of India's fascinating history.
  • Agra: The location of the Taj Mahal is widely recognized as one of the most artistically inspiring cities globally. What makes Agra a culturally rich destination are the three UNESCO World Heritage sites located there; the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri. Along with Delhi and Jaipur, Agra is a part of the Golden Triangle tourist circuit.
  • Jaipur: Popularly known as the Pink City and the Paris of India, Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is also known as Heritage City because of its rich heritage, customs, traditions, fairs and festivals, and old forts and monuments. Jaipur's main tourist attractions are Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Galta Temple, Birla Temple, Govind Dev Ji temple and the Albert Hall Museum.
  • Udaipur: Often referred to as the Venice of the East and the City of Lakes, Udaipur is located around azure lakes and is surrounded by the beautiful green Aravalli Hills. The famous Lake Palace, located in the middle of Lake Pichola, is one of the most wondrous sights of Udaipur. The city is also home to Jaisamand Lake, claimed to be the second largest man-made sweet water lake in Asia. The beautiful City Palace and Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace) add to the architectural beauty and grandeur of the city.
  • Mussoorie: Mussoorie is a hill station in Uttarakhand, located 2005 m above sea level. It is situated at the foothills of the Himalayas and is known as the Queen of the Hills. Attractions around Mussoorie are Kempty Falls and Mussoorie Lake.
  • Amritsar: A spiritual center for Sikhs, Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, is home to the Harmandir Sahib (popularly known as the Golden Temple), the spiritual and cultural center for Sikhs. Other historically significant sites around Amritsar are Jallianwala Bagh and the Wagah Border.
  • Chandigarh: The capital of Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh is situated at the foothills of the Aravalli-Himalayas. The city is a model representative of modern urban design and is one of the cleanest cities in India. The Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, Leisure Valley, Parrot Bird Sanctuary and Rose Garden are some of the major tourist places in Chandigarh.

    • Partners

    ICRIER G20 | 2019 conference is a T20 Japan associated event. It being Jointly supported by Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), Ford Foundation, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

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