OVERVIEW
This lecture consisted of two presentations titled “The Euro After 10 Years: Achievements, Challenges, And Implications For Asia” and “Regional Co-Operation In East Asia: Evolution And Challenges.” The presentations were conducted by Klaus Regling, a leading policy maker, and Hadi Soeastro, a leading economist and keen observer of regional co-operation processes in Asia.
THE ISSUES
– Could the economic and financial crisis lead to a break-up of the euro area?
– Or rather, will it lead to stronger internal co-operation in Europe and accelerate the enlargement of the euro area?
– There was great enthusiasm about the rise of “monetary regionalism” in East Asia, but the developments of these financial initiatives have been slow. Why has this been the case?
– What can the region learn from the European experience?
SPEAKERS
Mr. Klaus Regling, EU-Fellow, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Senior Advisor, European Commission.
Dr. Hadi Soesastro, Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Indonesia.
MODERATOR
Mr. Philip Bowring, Columnist, International Herald Tribune.
