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The Omani Economic Association

Governance, Competitiveness and the Future Conference

Muscat, Oman - March 24 - 25, 2007

Aims

To give prominence to the role of governance and competitiveness in achieving the Oman 2020 Economic Vision and the role of Corporate governance in improving economic performance, growth and enhancing investors’ confidence
To diagnose the challenges that faces the future of the Omani Economy Vision - Oman 2020 - after 10 years of its initiation.
To discuss the pros and cons of the Sultanate joining the International Trade Agreements and the new opportunities that will arises.
To give prominence to the legal, institutional and organisational framework of corporate governance and the relation between governance and corporate ethics, and the extent of corporate knowledge of its social and environmental responsibilities.
To benefit from experiences of other countries and international organizations in improving economic performances

Saturday, March 24, 2007
8:30-9:00	Registration
9:00-9:30	Welcome and Opening Remarks Sh. Mohamed bin Abdullah Al-Harthy - Chairman of the Omani Economic Association
	*Keynote Address:* Arab future - governance and reform. Dr. Nasser Saidi, Executive Director, Hawkamah
9:30-9:45	Break
9:45-11:15	Opening Session: Governance , Competitiveness and development:
	Linking Governance and Competitiveness Dr. Nasser Saidi, Executive Director, Hawkamah
	The Banking System and Corporate Governance, H.E. CEO of the Central Bank of Oman
	Governance and Development: Dr. Ibrahim Akoum, Arab Monetary Fund
11:15 - 11:30	Break

11:30 - 01:00	Second Session:The Role of the Private Sector in Advancing Competitiveness:
	Regulations & Governance Mr Majid Toki, Member of The Omani Lawyers Association
	CG and SMEs , Gaelle Kibranian- Programme manager - Lebanese Transparency Association
	Corporate Social Responsibilities - Shell experience in Oman Dr. Andrew Wood, Shell Country Chairman in Oman
1:00-2:30	Luncheon
2:30-4:00	Third Session:Public Sector Corporate Governance:
	The Role of the State Audit Institution in Enhancing Public Sector Transparency Director of Research, State Audit Institution
	OECD Experience in the Development of Principles of Corporate Governance for State Owned Enterprises. Mr. Abdessalam Aboudrar, CDG Corporate Governance Challenges for the Public Sector, The Case of Morocco. Mr. Abdessalam Aboudrar, CDG
4:00-4:30	Break
4:30-6:00	Fourth Session:Role of Key Institutions Towards Transparency and accountability:
	Accountability and Participation, H.E. Talib Al-Boloushi Vice Chairman of the Economic Committee Majles A’Shura (Consultative Council)
	Governance of Public Joint Stock Companies, Sayyed. Hamed bin Sultan Al-Busaidi, Acting D.G. of Research & Development , Capital Market Authority

Sunday, March 25, 2007
8:30-9:00	Registration
9:00-11:00	Fifth Session:Globalization and Governance:
	Globalization and Governance: Challenges for Emerging Markets, Dr. Ibrahim Akoum, Arab Monetary Fund
	Role of Governance in attracting Foreign Investment, Dr. Salem Al-Ismaily, CEO, Omani Centre for Investment Promotion and Export Development (OCIPEP)
	Global Free Trade Agreements and the World Trading System, Sanya Reid Smith, Third World Network
11:00-11:30	Break
11:30-1:00	Sixth Session: Next Steps on Governance Reform:
	Status Report on Vision 2020 after 10 years: What did it Achieve Dr. Hatem Al-Shanfary, OEA
	The Role of five years plans in Achieving Vision 2020 H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al- Hijry
	Vision 2020: Jordan's Experience Dr. Khalid Al-Kurdi, Structural Consultant Could not Present the paper at the conference
1:00-1:30	Final Session- Recommendations
1:30-2:30	Luncheon Closing