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The Challenges and Opportunities of Urbanization

November 17, 2014 • 10:00 – 11:30 am EST

Cities, as the physical locus of government and the economy, offer immense development potential as centers of economic opportunity, technology, and the exchange of ideas. As a result, urban areas in the developing world have grown exponentially in recent years. For many developing countries, however, there are several obstacles to overcome before cities can become truly investor-ready. Join us for a discussion on ways to foster policy and regulatory frameworks that enable cities in developing countries to strengthen governance, improve infrastructure, and provide equitable delivery of services in order to evolve into cities of opportunity. This event is held in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers, which recently published a collection of work on the multifaceted nature of urbanization challenges and the importance of addressing urbanization issues as part of the broader development agenda.

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Joan Clos
Executive Director, UN-Habitat

Panel Featuring:
Hazem Galal
Cities and Local Government Sector Leader; PricewaterhouseCoopers

Rick Abelson
Global Director, Master Planning - Urban Programs, CH2M Hill

Charles North
Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Bureau of Economic Growth, Education, and Environment, U.S. Agency for International Development

Abhas K. Jha
Sector Manager, Transport, Urban and Disaster Risk Management, East Asia and the Pacific, World Bank Group

Robin King
Director of Urban Development and Accessibility; World Resources Institute

Moderated by:
Daniel F. Runde
Director, Project on Prosperity and Development, and William A. Schreyer Chair in Global Analysis, Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Daniel F. Runde
Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development