Launched in November 2001, the Doha Development Agenda has entered a crucial phase of negotiations after conclusion of the Sixth Session of the WTO Ministerial Conference held at Hong Kong from December 13-18, 2005. To reflect critically on the Ministerial Text adopted at Hong Kong, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and Centad are organising a symposium on “The Doha Round after Hong Kong : Where Does India Stand?” on January 6, 2006 at PHD House, 4/2 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi 110 016, from 2 p.m. onwards.
The objective of the symposium is to reflect critically on the Ministerial Text (available in www.wto.org), engage with businesses and other concerned stakeholders and seek inputs for moving forward. The symposium will provide participants an opportunity to interact and discuss with government officials and leading experts on the subject.
| The tentative agenda is as follows: |
| 14:00 – 14:30: |
Registration |
| 14:30 - 14:35: |
Welcome address by Ms. Sushma Berlia, President, PHDCCI |
| 14:35 – 14:45: |
Introduction and remarks by the Chair |
| 14:45 – 15:45: |
“The Doha Round after Hong Kong: Where Does India Stand?”
Speakers: Mr. R V Kanoria, Chairman, Economic Affairs Committee, PHDCCI, & CMD, Kanoria Chemicals and Industry Ltd.; Mr. Gopal K Pillai, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India; Dr. Anil Sharma, Principal Economist, National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER)
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| 15:45 – 16:45: |
Floor discussions |
| 16:45 – 16:55: |
Concluding remarks by the moderator, Dr. Samar Verma, Executive Director, Centad |
| 16:55 – 17:00: |
Vote of thanks |
| 17:00: |
High tea |
For details on participation contact Centad. |
