The Role of Local Governments in Promoting High Quality Growth 1 July 2021 via Zoom. Under the High-Quality Growth agenda, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) seeks to rebalance its economy by addressing the negative side effects of a long period of unprecedented economic growth, and local governments will have a key role to play in the implementation of that agenda. At this webinar, some critical aspects of the fiscal and institutional environment in which local governments operate, will be analyzed and proposals are offered for the strengthening of local government finances. Special attention will be given to the policy implications of the 14th FYP and the post-COVID-19 recovery efforts. Program and Learning Materials 01 July 2021 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Session Opening Remarks Yolanda Fernandez Lommen Opening Session Welcome Remarks M. Teresa Kho Presentations Multilevel finance and high-quality growth in the PRC: Towards sustainable green recovery from the Pandemic Mr Hans van Rjin and Mr. Ehtisham Ahmad presented the analysis "The Role of Local Government in Driving High-Quality Growth in the People's Republic… Hans van Rijn, Ehtisham Ahmad Discussants Jose Antonio Tan III Discussants Radhika Lal Discussants Multi-Level Finance and High Quality Growth In The People’s Republic of China: Discussion Ms. Emma Fan shared her views about multi-level finance and high-quality growth in the People's Republic of China. Emma Xiaoqin Fan Summary / Discussions Closing Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Hans van Rijn Related Full Agenda Photo Collage ADB Organizer/s East Asia Department Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office Read Also MAINPAGE: Fiscal Management, Local Governance and Economic Growth in Post-Covid-19 World: The New Normal The Role of Local Government in Driving High-Quality Growth in the People's Republic of China Working Paper Topics Governance and Public Sector Management Economics