Almaty, 15 April 2024. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) will hold its Business Forum and Annual Meeting on the 27th and 28th of June 2024 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Invited attendees include representatives of multilateral development banks (MDBs), international organisations, governments, businesses, research institutions and academia.
The event will encompass various formats aimed at fostering partnerships and the exchange of analytical insights and experiences in addressing key challenges for the region, including water and energy balance, the development of transport and logistics routes, financial markets and other topics.
“We continue to forge platforms for international dialogue aimed at promoting potential partnerships and attracting new investments in the Eurasian region and Central Asian countries. I am confident that this event is an opportunity to combine the efforts of national and international development institutions, exchange experiences in project implementation, establish new connections and expand cooperation in sustainable financing,” said Nikolai Podguzov, Chairman of the EDB Management Board.
In 2023, the EDB successfully organised the Annual Meeting of the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP), which brought together over 230 participants from 40 countries.
This year, the Bank will host its own event, presenting a dynamic programme covering the key challenges facing the region.
The plenary session titled Collaboration of MDBs: Addressing Global Challenges through Local Lenses focuses on investment and international cooperation as drivers of economic growth, infrastructure development and poverty alleviation in the region.
The session on Islamic Finance in Central Asia will inform about the development of the financial market and new instruments.
The session dedicated to Water, Energy and Food in Central Asia: Partnerships and Projects for Sustainable Development will delve into interrelations of these key sectors for the region’s sustainable development.
The session titled The Eurasian Transport Network: Potential, Challenges and Solutions will explore the future of transport innovations and infrastructure, key projects and innovative approaches to transport development in Eurasia.
The session on Digital Technology and Innovations for Eurasia will cover digital transformation, unique digital projects, their impact on the region and measures necessary to develop cross-border digital projects and initiatives with regional and international integration effects.
The event will also feature presentations of new EDB reports and studies, high-level meetings and business talks, complementing its programme and providing a platform for the exchange of views and experiences.
The EDB 2024 Annual Meeting is a landmark event to promote cooperation, knowledge sharing and strengthen partnerships towards achieving sustainable development in the Eurasian region.
