World Bank Presents the World Development Report 2009 at AIM

In its latest World Development Report (WDR) 2009, the World Bank says that economic growth in most countries in East Asia and the Pacific, is unbalanced and will remain so. Nevertheless, this type of growth should not only benefit the rich but also the poor and the marginalized. To achieve growth that works for the poor, public policy should promote economic integration which, at its core, is about the mobility of people, products, and ideas.

On January 12, 2009, the AIM Development Resource Center and the World Bank will present details of the WDR and its implications for the Philippines. Indermit Gill, the main author of WDR 2009 will be here in Manila to present the detailed findings of the Report. Mr. Gill’s presentation will be followed by comments from panelists.

The forum will be held at the SGV Hall, 3rd Floor the AIM Conference Center Manila (ACCM), from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Interested participants may confirm attendance with Mel Cledera through email at vcledera@aim.edu or by getting in touch with him at 892-4011 extension 254.