Group - IV Group members 1. Khin Ohmmar Moe – Myanmar 2. Jeu Limminary – Lao PDR 3. Noy – Lao PDR 4. Lai – Myanmar

Presentation on Asia Business Forum by UNESCAP Content Historical background Expected outcomes Preparation and management Story of failure or success recommendation

Historical Background Started in April 2004, APBF discusses emerging trade and investment opportunities, and promotes cooperation and dialogue between the public and business sectors. also provides a platform for networking and forming partnerships among the business community in the Asia- Pacific region. Organized in collaboration with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking of Thailand, the Asian Development Bank, the Greater Mekong Sub-region Business Forum, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the International Business Leaders Forum, the Global Business Initiative on Human Rights and Mekong Institute,Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking of ThailandAsian Development BankGreater Mekong Sub-region Business ForumUnited Nations Industrial Development OrganizationInternational Business Leaders Forum, Global Business Initiative on Human RightsMekong Institute

Expected Outcomes APBF 2011 identifies economic drivers to assist the Asia-Pacific region in reaping the benefits of globalization, including integration through participation in global value chains, trade agreements and corporate social responsibility While the Forum explores emerging trade and investment opportunities after the economic crisis, provides a platform for networking and forming partnerships among the business community in the Asia-Pacific region. is strategically planned to enhance cooperation and dialogue between the public and business sectors, in particular, for the small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs).

Preparation & Management Speakers and Participants Over 300 participants are expected to attend the APBF 2011, including CEOs, ministers, senior policy makers, business leaders and experts from the private sector and representatives from international aid and development agencies.

Contd- Other facilities Participation is free of charge Participation is free of charge Online registration is required Online registration is required Free wi-fi Free wi-fi Free lunch & coffee Free lunch & coffee Free display board and spaces Free display board and spaces A table, 2 chairs and electric outlet A table, 2 chairs and electric outlet

attendance

Conclusion Not enough time for panel introduction Not enough time for panel introduction Not enough time for participants’ discussion Not enough time for participants’ discussion Derived from the subjects due to misunderstanding between panelist and participants Derived from the subjects due to misunderstanding between panelist and participants Moderator could not control the situation Moderator could not control the situation Derived from the connectivity; sometime leaded to the conflicts between panelist and participants Derived from the connectivity; sometime leaded to the conflicts between panelist and participants Cannot conclude after discussion Cannot conclude after discussion

Recommendation Should carefully select the panelist Should carefully accept the participants Should balance the participants and panelist according to their background education, nationalities, etc.. Should present the discussion plan together with the registration form so that the applicants can learn carefully b4 registration Should focus on single or maximum 3 topics