Knowledge-Sharing Sessions for Mongolia: Developing the Economic Cooperation Zone Project
ADB is currently implementing the “Developing the Economic Cooperation Zone Project (L-3936),” which aims to operationalize Mongolia’s Zamyn-Uud free zone, and serve as a catalyst for diversifying Mongolia’s economy, integrating it into regional and global value chains, and increasing employment opportunities. To complement project activities, ADB's East Asia Department organized a series of knowledge sessions from March to April 2021 with around 300 participants.
Supported by TA 9679, session topics include best practices in special economic zones (SEZs), water-saving technology, and options for public-private partnership in zone operations. ADB staff and international experts shared knowledge and lessons to public and private stakeholders in Mongolia.
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
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| 24 Mar 2021 | 24 March 2021 |
Knowledge-sharing 1: How can special economic zones (SEZs) catalyze economic development? Jong Woo Kang, Principal Economist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department of ADB discussed the rise and evolution of economic zones in... |
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| 24 Mar 2021 | 31 March 2021 |
Knowledge-sharing 2: International Best Practices and Practical Experience in SEZs In this session, Prof. Aradhana Aggarwal,from the Department of International Economics and Management, Copenhagen Business Schooldiscussed lessons learnedfrom... |
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| 24 Mar 2021 | 14 April 2021 |
Knowledge-sharing 3: Adopting Water-Saving Technology in Zone Operations Eduardo Garcia Alonso, water systems expert, shared regional experience in smart water management including from Viet Nam, Nepal, Georgia and the PRC. ... |
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| 24 Mar 2021 | 28 April 2021 |
Knowledge-sharing 4: Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Options in Zone Operations Denzel Hankinson,PPP Specialist, described the characteristics of public-private partnerships (PPPs), different types, example of major types, and some... |