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19th Economic Forum in Krynica-Zdrój
The Economic Forum in Krynica-Zdrój is one of the largest and most prestigous events aimed at creating a favourable climate for the development of political and economic collaboration between the EU and its neighbours. This year it will be held between 9 - 12 September.We invite you to take part in the following sessions hosted by PricewaterhouseCoopers:
Hard landing: Central & Eastern Europe facing the financial crisis
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 13:00
During the panel, the latest PwC report Hard Landing. Central & Eastern Europe Facing Global Crisis will be launched. The publication, based on recent economic indicators covers:
- evaluation of the internal and external risks to development of the CEE economies
- measures taken by governments and central banks to minimise the effects of the global economic slowdown.
- economic view of Central and Eastern Europe as the region grapples with the effect of the global crisis.
Financing large infrastructure projects by financial institutions in the time of economic crisis
Thursday, 10 September, 13:20
As the economic downturn continues, investors are getting increasingly interested in public sector infrastructure projects. The panel will focus on the most important factors influencing governments' decisions on initiating infrastructure projects and some unique features encouraging financial institutions to get involved in such investments. The financing and smooth implementation of infrastructure projects may become the driving force for the region's economies and should be included in anti-crisis measures introduced by the governments.
During the debate we will answer the following questions:
- What type of projects have a chance for funding and which of them might face obstacles in raising finance?
- What is the role of international financial institutions and how their requirements have changed over the past 18 months?
- Which financing instruments are currently preferred by the financial institutions?
- What aspects should borrowers consider before starting discussion with financial institutions?
- Is it worthwhile financing infrastructure projects in the European and international markets?
- Are the financial institutions interested in funding Public-Private Partnerships projects? If so, which formula should be used, and how should the risks be apportioned?
- Can we expect a return to a macroeconomic situation similar to that which we experienced before the downturn? When could this occur? What are the possible scenarios?
Participants of the debate include Olga Grygier-Siddons, Chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers (Moderator), Kim Kreilgaard - Head of Division Lending Operations in Poland, European Investment Bank, Krzysztof Kalicki, CEO, Deutsche Bank Polska S.A, Radosław Stępień, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Infrastructure, Tadeusz Trzmiel, The Vice-chairman of the City of Kraków.
Fuels sector in times of crisis : major challenges and opportunities
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 10:30
In the course of this panel the most important problems concerning the market and competitive environment amongst the private and government sectors will be covered . Experts will try to define the extent of the economic crisis in the fuel sector. An attempt to estimate firms' development potential will be an important element of discussion, particularly for the sector in the light of limitations on supporting current activity and investment. Experts will also aim to define the role of public administration in the energy sector against a European benchmark and try to evaluate what the permanent foundations of energy security in Central Europe are.
Corporate Social Responsibility in Times of Crisis
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 13:20
In a panel gathering high-level European decision makers, the discussion of different experiences and visions on the issue of corporate social responsibility should enable to revisit CR concepts and practices in the light of the global crisis and the stress it is placing upon corporate accountability. The main topics for the panel are: Shareholder value, governance and stakeholders’ consent, Transparency, reporting and competitiveness, Diversity, equal opportunities and the recruitment of talents, Conciliation of family and work and productivity, Involvement with the community and competitiveness, Sustainable management of natural resources, Bottom of the pyramid business approach, Public policies and CSR, Adjustment to recession and employment and CSR.
