BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.pecc.org///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260418T074235UTC-9632DxVjuX@https://www.pecc.org/ DTSTAMP:20260418T074235Z DESCRIPTION: \;\n \;\nThe 27th PECC General Meeting\nOptimising Hum an Potential Towards a Future of Shared Prosperity and Sustainability in T imes of Covid-19\nZoom Webinar14 - 17 December 2020\n \;\n \;\nRec ordings: \;\n \;\nRecording of the 27th PECC GM (Day 1)\nhttps://y outu.be/DFlRgMWuN8A\n \;\nRecording of the 27th PECC GM (Day 2)\nhttps ://youtu.be/0B2noF4XZVU\n \;\nRecording of Next Generation First Sessi on (Day 1) : Introduction to Track Two\nhttps://youtu.be/sgMdO-ND5A8\n&nbs p\;\nRecording of Next Generation - Presentation of Memorandum \;\nhtt ps://youtu.be/M62XY4nDZ6Y\n \;\n \;\nProgram\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, 14 December 2020(For Next Generation Participants)\n\n\n\n\n0900 - 1030\n&nbs p\;\n\n \;\n\n'Track Two in a Nutshell' - Introduction to Track Two\nW elcome Remarks\n\nDon Campbell\, Co-Chair\, Pacific Economic Cooperation C ouncil (PECC)\; Chair\, Canadian National Committee for Pacific Economic C ooperation (CANCPEC)\nHugh Stephens\,Vice-Chair\, Canadian National Commit tee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (CANCPEC)\n\nFacilitators:\n\nJuita M ohamad\, Fellow\, Economics\, Trade and Regional Integration (ETRI)\, Inst itute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia\nMuhammad Sin atra\, Analyst\, Foreign Policy and Security Studies (FPSS)\, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n1 005 - 1105\n\n \;\n\nTrack Two Simulation Discussion\nRemark\n\nJames To\, Senior Adviser (Research and Engagement)\, Asia New Zealand Foundatio n\n\nFacilitators:\n\nMuhammad Sinatra\, Analyst\, Foreign Policy and Secu rity Studies (FPSS)\, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (IS IS) Malaysia\nCalvin Cheng\, Analyst\, Economics\, Trade and Regional Inte gration (ETRI)\, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) M alaysia\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 15 December 2020(For GM participants )\n \; \;\n\n\n\n0900 - 0910\n \;\n\n \;\n\nOpening Remark s\n\nHerizal Hazri\, Chief Executive\, Institute of Strategic and Internat ional Studies (ISIS) Malaysia\; Chair\, Malaysia National Committee for Pa cific Economic Cooperation (MANCPEC) (download)\nDon Campbell\, Co-Chair\, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)\; Chair\, Canadian National C ommittee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (CANCPEC)\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n09 00 - 0930\n\n \;\n\nKeynote Address: Malaysia and trade reforms in unc ertain times (download)\n\nYB Dato' Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali\, Minister\, Mi nistry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)\, Malaysia\n\n \;\n \n\n\n\n0930 - 1030\n\n \;\n\nPlenary Session 1: Economic repercussion s of the Covid-19 CrisisOver the past couple of years\, numerous global ha zards have threatened to hamper the growth of international trade and the proliferation of global value chains. These include the rise of trade prot ectionism\, the resultant multi-sided trade tensions and\, more recently\, the Covid-19 pandemic. With many economies in the region heavily dependen t on trade and deeply integrated into global supply chains\, these disrupt ive shocks have large negative impacts on economic activity in the region. Amid this backdrop of recurring systemic risks to global trade\, how shou ld APEC member economies respond in the coming decade? What role can APEC play as an institution in mitigating the downsides of these risks and safe guarding international trade and global supply chain activity?\nModerator: \n\nNarongchai Akrasanee\, Chair\, Thailand National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (TNCPEC)\n\n \;\nDiscussants:\n\nVangelis Vitali s\, SOM Chair\, APEC 2021\nRichard Record\, Lead Economist\, World Bank&nb sp\;\n\n\n\n\n\n1035 - 1135\n\n \;\n\nPlenary Session 2: Initial asses sment of the CPTPP and the future of RCEP - How are member economies farin g to date especially in times of Covid-19?After more than two years since the signing of CPTPP\, only seven members have successfully ratified the a greement. It entered into force on 30 December 2018 after Mexico\, Japan\, Singapore\, Australia\, New Zealand\, and Canada became the first six eco nomies to ratify the agreement. In January 2019\, Viet Nam became the late st ratified member of the CPTPP. What are\, if any\, initial benefits reap ed by these seven economies? How has CPTPP impacted their GDP\, exports an d employment in different tradable sectors especially during the pandemic pre-pandemic times? With rising trade tensions and the virus still unable to be contained\, what can member economies of RCEP learn from the CPTPP a greement?\nModerator:\n\nAndrew Kam Jia Yi\, Senior Fellow\, Universiti Ke bangsaan Malaysia (UKM)\n\n \;\nDiscussants:\n\nVo Tri Thanh\, Nationa l Financial and Monetry Policy Advisory Council\; Chair\, Vietnam National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (VNCPEC)(download)\nKiki Veric o\, Advisor to the Minister of Finance\, Industry and International Trade Division\, Indonesia(download)\nJayant Menon\, Visiting Senior Fellow\, ID EAS-Yusof Ishak Institute(download)\nBarney Riley\, Lead Negotiator - Prin cipal Advisers and Lead Negotiators\, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trad e\, New Zealand\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n1140 - 1240\n\n \;\n\nPlenary Sess ion 3: Accelerating solutions to Climate Change - Can markets transition t o a low carbon economy?With environmental risks such as climate change bei ng recognised as significant threats to the business scene\, companies nee d to respond and revamp their business models to adapt to the changes. Amo ng the key risks posed by climate change are extreme weather events and na tural catastrophes that will disrupt business activities as well as resour ce supplies. Furthermore\, 'transition risks' in shifting towards a low ca rbon economy\, in the form of price fluctuations (ie. in changes of demand for fossil fuels) and policy changes my impact on business operations. So me businesses have successfully incorporated a new philosophy with innovat ive business models and gained market share as well as traction in popular ity. This session explores how businesses and the market can transition to a low carbon economy by discussing existing and potential solutions.\nMod erator:\n\nYose Rizal Damuri\, Co-Chair\, Indonesian National Committee fo r Pacific Economic Cooperation (INCPEC)\n\n \;\nDiscussants:\n\nRichar d Cantor\, Chief Credit Officer\, Moody's Investor Services\; Chair\, Unit ed States Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (USPECC)\nDatin Seri Sunita Rajakumar\, Founding Member\, Climate Governance Initiative Malaysi a\nEugene Wong Weng Soon\, Former Corporate Finance and Investments Managi ng Director\, Securities Commission\, Malaysia\n\n \;\n\n\n\nWednesday \, 16 December 2020(For GM participants)\n\n\n\n0900 - 1000\n\n \;\n\n Plenary Session 4: Youth and Jobless - Facing Youth unemployment in the As ia PacificAs governments in the region increasingly acknowledging the adve rse effects that elevate youth unemployment\, policy issues including grad uate employability as well as technical and vocational training (TVET) hav e come to the forefront. At the same time\, trends such as rapid technolog ical change\, the rise of gig economy and the spread of Covid-19 threaten to change the landscape of youth and graduate employment. How can economie s in the Pacific improve labour outcomes for the youth? How should governm ents support youth skills development and adequately prepare them for the future of work and non-work challenges so that they remain resilient?\nMod erator:\n\nSergio Ley-Lopez\, Chairman\, Asia- Pacific Business Section\; Chair\, Mexico National Committee for Pacific Economic Counicl (MXCPEC)\n \n \;\nDiscussants:\n\nTan Khee Giap\, Chair\, Singapore National Comm ittee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (SINCPEC)(download)\nFelix Weidenka ff\, Employment Specialist\, International Labour Organization (ILO)(downl oad)\nShanti Jagannathan\, Principal Education Specialist\, Asian Developm ent Bank (ADB)\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n1005 - 1105\n\n \;\n\nPlenary Sessi on 5: Digital Economy and its infrastructure for an inclusive societyThe p rospects of digital economy have several considerations. One is the race f or its enhancement\, where economies aim to secure resources\, invest in i nfrastructure and participate in discourse on rules and regulations. Anoth er is the status quo of business that cannot be sustained due to new innov ations tested and pushed into the marketplace\, which inevitably shape how we interact with one another. Discussions on harnessing the possibilities of digital economies include those that harmonise digital value chains\, develop digital single markets and promote inclusive growth among the popu lation. What are the key issues and challenges to growing digital economy in the direction of shared prosperity? Would the digital economy create a new North-South divide or can it help to bridge the gap in the long-run? H ow should governments tackle the issue of inclusive growth and what are th e cost implications for these efforts?\nModerator:\n\nHeungchong Kim\, Pre sident\, Korea Insitute for International Economy Policy (KIEP)\; Chair\, Korea National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (KOPEC)\n\n  \;\nDiscussants:\n\nElina Noor\, Deputy Director\, Asia Society Policy Ins titute\nPeter Cowhey\, Dean and Qualcomm Professor of Communication and Te chnology Policy\, School of Global Policy and Strategy\, University of Cal ifornia\, San Diego\nLu Guangtong\, Engineer\, Cyber Emergency Response Te am\, China Industrial Control System\; China National Committee for Pacifi c Economic Cooperation (CNCPEC)\nNaoko Iwasaki\, Institute of e-Government \, Waseda University\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n1110 - 1210\n\n \;\n\nPlenary Session 6: SMEs in driving Innovation in the New Digital AgeOver the past few decades\, Malaysia has transitioned from agricultural-based to indust ry-based economy. Almost 99 percent of the Malaysian economy consists of S MEs\, where they provide 66 percent of the economy's employment\, although contribution to the economy's GDP is merely 38.3 percent. It is evident t hat leveraging on SME's growth is essential for Malaysia and its trade par tners\, so that they become innovation-led nations that ensure sustainable economic growth and shared prosperity can be achieved. Despite investment s and other initiatives to uplift SMEs and innovation in the economy\, the outcome is yet to be satisfactory in most economies in the region. This i s especially in the New Digital Age where the speed and agility of compani es are essential for survival\, boosting the capability of SMEs to drive i nnovation is critical. What are the current challenges and anticipating fu ture challenges for SMEs? What are the new technologies that could be leve raged on for sustainable growth? How do successful SMEs of the future look like\, considering the impact of new technologies\, growing customer dema nds and increased market competitiveness? \nModerator:\n\nSharaad Kuttan\, Host 'Let's Talk with Sharaad'\, Astro Awani\n\n \;\nDiscussants:\n\n Muhundhan Kamarapullai\, Director\, Business Digital Adoption\, Malaysia D igital Economy Corporation (MDEC)\nSharifah Najwa Syed Abu Bakar\, Chief O fficer\, Knowledge Management and Strategy Division\, SME Corporation Mala ysia\nManzur Rahman\, Director of Marketing\, Customer Experience and Inno vation\, Axiata Digital Capital Sdn. Bhd (ASPIRASI)\n\n \;\n\n\n\n\n12 15 - 1225\n\n \;\n\nClosing Remarks:\n\nHerizal Hazri\, Chief Executiv e\, Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia\; Cha ir\, Malaysia National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (MANCPEC )\nSu Ge\, Co-Chair\, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)\; Chair\ , China National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation (CNCPEC)\n\n&n bsp\;\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, 17 December 2020(For Next Generation participant s and PECC members)\n\n\n\n\n0900 - 1100\n \;\n\n \;\n\nNext Gener ation Wrap-up Session(For Next Generation participants)\n\n\n\n\n0900 - 09 30\n\n \;\n\nTrust Protective Commitee Meeting(For Trust Protective Co mmittee members only)\n\n\n\n\n0945 - 1045\n\n \;\n\nFinance Committee Meeting(For Finance Committee members only)\n\n\n\n\n1105 - 1205\n\n  \;\n\nSession with Next Generation participants and PECC members: Presenta tion of Memorandum by the Youth\n\n\n\n\n1205 - 1330\n\n \;\n\nStandin g Committee Meeting(For PECC members only)\n \;\n\n\n\n https://www.pe cc.org/event-calendar/past-events/event/630-pecc-xxvii-the-27th-pecc-gener al-meeting DTSTART:20201214T050000Z DTEND:20201217T191500Z LOCATION:Online () SUMMARY:PECC XXVII: The 27th PECC General Meeting URL:https://www.pecc.org/event-calendar/past-events/event/630-pecc-xxvii-th e-27th-pecc-general-meeting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR