GDLN Videoconference

Transport Infrastructure Development and Financing

Development Knowledge Bank is delighted to announce that the World Bank’s GDLN videoconference, entitled

“Transport Infrastructure Development and Financing”, will be held on June 14. This videoconference has been designed to bring development experts and government officials together to exchange views and experience on transport infrastructure development leading to a better investment environment, and to formulate scientific policy recommendations thereby.

· Date and Time: June 14 (Thursday), 10:30-13:30

· Venue: Room #303 (Videoconference room)

· Topic: Transport infrastructure development experience of Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and China

· Presenters:

   Mustapha Benmaamar, Senior Transport Specialist, East Asia Infrastructure Division, World Bank

   Byungho Oh, Professor, KDI School of Public Policy and Management

   Koichi Miyake, Counselor, Overseas Transport Project, International Affairs Office,

                         Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Japan

   Do Thanh, Professor, Economic Committee of National Assembly, Vietnam

   Li Chen, Deputy Director, Urban Economic Development Division, Shanghai Municipal Finance Bureau, China

If you would like to participate, please RSVP to Kyung Lim (Catherine) Shin  (kl_shin@kdischool.ac.kr) by June 8 (Fri) with the following information:

(1) Full name/ (2) Nationality/ (3) Gender/ (4) Questions for the speakers (if any)

If you have any inquiries, do not hesitate to contact us at kl_shin@kdischool.ac.kr or 02-3299-1291

*Light Lunch will be provided for registered participants.

*Global Development Learning Network (GDLN), coordinated by the World Bank, is a partnership of over 120 recognized global institutions (Affiliates) in over 80 countries that collaborates in the design of customized learning solutions for individuals and organizations working in development. KDI School has been designated as GDLN Korean Center in 2001.