Presentation and discussion -- "Mongolia at a Crossroad" on Thursday, July 19 at 12:30pm in J1-050

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East Asia and Pacific Region, World Bank

cordially invite you to an information and knowledge exchange session on
Mongolia
and its new phase of development
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| | The landlocked, 18th largest |
| | country, sandwiched between |
| Including a multimedia | Russia and China, is at the cusp |
| presentation: | of major change. Large mineral |
| Sights and Sounds of Mongolia | deposits suggest the potential |
| | of a natural resources-based |
| | boom. How should the Government |
| | make the most of this |
| | possibility? What are some |
| | lessons learned from other |
| | countries? How does it balance |
| | its past nomadic culture and |
| | herder lifestyle, with almost |
| | 60% of its population moving to |
| | urban areas? What should the |
| | government's strategy be in |
| | providing services with such a |
| | dispersed population -- about |
| | 1.5 per sq km -- that is often |
| | on the move? And what should |
| | the role of the World Bank and |
| | other donors be in such a |
| | situation? |
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| | The Bank's country team welcomes |
| | your views in an informal |
| | discussion to be joined by Jim |
| | Adams, Vice President, East Asia |
| | and Pacific Region, Dr. |
| | Joong-Kyung Choi, Executive |
| | Director for Mongolia, among |
| | others. For nature enthusiasts, |
| | eco-tourists, or those who want |
| | to experience the beauty of |
| | Mongolia and the surrounding |
| | areas, the country team will be |
| | glad to provide tips and |
| | practical information for |
| | visiting Mongolia. |
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
12:30 - 2:00pm
World Bank J Building, Auditorium J1-050
A light lunch will be served

Opening remarks
JIM ADAMS
East Asia Vice President, World Bank
In his capacity as Vice President, Mr. Adams has overall
responsibility for World Bank operations in one of the world?s most
dynamic regions, covering more than a dozen states ranging from the
world?s most populous country, China, to the smallest and most
remote Pacific Islands states.

JOONG-KYUNG CHOI
Executive Director for Mongolia, World Bank
Mr. Choi, a Korean national, also represents Australia, Cambodia,
Kiribati, Republic of Korea, Marshall Islands, Federated States of
Micronesia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa,
Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

Presentation
ARSHAD SAYED
Mongolia Country Manager, World Bank

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