World Economic Forum World Economic Forum on East Asia Closing Plenary The Leadership Imperative for an Asian Century

World Economic Forum 2 ASIAN LEADERSHIP Addressing growing international concern over climate change 59%34%7% Completing the Doha Development Round of WTO negotiations 30%56%14% Exercising greater influence in international institutions commensurate to Asia’s global economic profile 23%63%14% Building a common agenda shared by China, Japan, India, Korea and ASEAN on key regional challenges 57%32%12% Potential Impact on Asia is: high medium low Top Choice

World Economic Forum 3 RISK MANAGEMENT Putting energy and environmental issues at the top of the agenda for regional institutions 63%31% 6% Improving readiness to address unexpected shocks (e.g. armed conflict, natural disaster) 51%41% 8% Addressing protectionist backlash over Asia’s increasing global trade surplus 26%56%18% Reducing exposure to financial crises linked to asset bubbles or to global liquidity 29%56%15% Potential Impact on Asia is: high medium low Top Choice

World Economic Forum 4 SUSTAINABLE GROWTH Improving energy security and efficiency in major consuming countries in Asia 59%34% 7% Improving environmental protection at the national and regional level 49%44% 7% Directing Asia’s vast savings to ensure sustainable and equitable distribution of the region’s wealth 27%56%17% Managing the social, environmental and infrastructural implications of rapid urbanization 44%49% 7% Potential Impact on Asia is: high medium low Top Choice

World Economic Forum 5 COMPETITIVENESS Transitioning from price-based to innovation-driven competition within Asia 41%49%10% Adapting to the continued growth and rising economic influence of China and India 60%34% 6% Changing an export-driven growth model largely dependent on US and European consumer markets 26%58%16% Meeting the growing need for acquiring and retaining globally competitive human capital 48% 4% Potential Impact on Asia is: high medium low Top Choice

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