Growth Hotspots: Cities as an Engine of Global Growth

May 3, 2023
09:00–09:45 (Europe/Paris time zone)

About this session

Cities are responsible for 80% of global growth and that figure is likely to increase. What can national and municipal leaders do to position their cities for growth, affordability, accessible infrastructure and bridging urban-rural divides?

Speakers

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Tarek Ali Ahmad
Head, Research and Studies
Arab News
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Rashed Al Blooshi
Undersecretary
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
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Erika Kraemer Mbula
Professor of Economics
University of Johannesburg
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Sonya Shorey
Vice-President, Strategy, Marketing and Communications
Area X.O