CII to organize seminar on turning crisis into opportunity in Delhi on March 26-27

According to CII, senior Government functionaries, political leaders and CEOs will participate in the programme.
The conference and annual session will discuss following issues during the two-day conference:

Turning Crisis into Opportunity
As the global economic crisis continues to ravage the world, India, with its strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a huge domestic market, is well positioned to counter the recessionary trends and continue to march toward speedy development. However, this would require concerted efforts; Public expenditure by itself may not be sufficient to bridge the deficits, and measures to unshackle private energies are needed. What are the headline economic reforms still on the table? How can consensus be built for a common agenda? Can a new pace of economic growth be set?

Indias Political Architecture: Building Consensus
Ultimately, Indias central and state governments, as well as leading political parties, must work in tandem to achieve a common vision and meet common objectives. What are the dimensions of the common vision, and how can stakeholder ownership for it be built? What balance is needed between national and regional political parties to meet common objectives? How can clearly-defined targets on common aspirations be met?

Good Governance: Aspirations, Challenges and Solutions
Despite ambitious schemes and programmes, and sufficient funds, many of Indias aspirations have not been met, be it in education, health, infrastructure, or speedy delivery of public services. The gap between peoples aspirations and governance is widening. What are the dimensions of good governance? How can transparency, accountability and responsiveness be inbuilt into implementation?

Indian Economy: Reforms Required
Few analysts foresaw the economic tsunami ravaging the world or its impact on India. Just some months ago, Indias investment pipeline for the next three years stood at $700 billion. Today, some forecasts for the coming year are below 6%. How can the investment pipeline be restored to stimulate rapid growth? What economic liberalization measures will have the fastest and deepest impact? What is the outlook for the Indian economy for the short term and the long term?
Corporate Governance: Where is India Headed?

With recent developments, the subject of Corporate Governance and its practice has come under the scanner across the world as well as in India. Questions are being raised on issues of independence of Independent Directors, role of third parties, unified office of Chairman and the Managing Director, etc. Can tighter regulatory oversight be a way out, or should precedence be given to voluntary actions by industry? How can balance between regulation and innovation be maintained? How can Indias regulatory framework be more effective?

Economic Downturn: Challenges & Opportunities for India Inc.
While unprecedented and out-of-the-box initiatives are required at policy-making level to meet the challenges of economic downturn, what should be the strategy at corporate level to emerge out of this crisis.

Security: The New Challenge
26/11 incident has reminded India of the challenge that is faced by the people and economy of this country from acts of terror. Strengthening security has become a headline agenda, with threats emanating from different sources. What new measures are required to secure the citizens and business of this country? What is being done and what else is under discussion? Can industry do its part?

Access to Opportunities: Opening Doors
Everyone agrees that Indias inequalities - regional, income, gender, social - arise from unequal access to opportunities. Greater equity can be promoted through better access to education, healthcare, employment, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure. Which are the priority areas that need to be tackled to ensure equity? How can successful interventions be scaled up? What partnerships of government, civil society, and corporates are needed?
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