IPS Corporate Associates Breakfast

Mr Manu Bhaskaran

Partner and Member of the Board

Centennial Asia Advisors Pte Ltd

"Iskandar Development Region:

A Perspective from Singapore"

30 April 2008 (Wednesday)

8.00 am to 9.30 am (Registration begins at 7.30 am)

Ballroom 1 (Level 3), Orchard Hotel

Dress Code: Business Attire

Synopsis

Much attention has been focused on Iskandar Development Region (IDR), located in Southern Johor, following the announcement of its comprehensive development plan in late 2006. The political leadership on both sides of the causeway had also signaled their support and expectations that the success of IDR will benefit both Singapore and Malaysian economies. Yet, the outcome of the recent Malaysian elections has made many stakeholders nervous about the future of this mega project. Mr Manu Bhaskaran has completed a study commissioned by The World Bank, on the impact and benefits of the IDR and will be presenting his findings and analysis at this meeting.

Speaker's Profile

Manu Bhaskaran is Partner and Member of the Board, Centennial Asia Advisors Pte Ltd, a policy advisory group based in Washington DC where he heads the Group's economic research practice. Mr Bhaskaran co-leads the institute's work in the area of economics. His major area of research interest is the Singapore economy and the policy options it faces. Prior to his current positions, Mr Bhaskaran worked for 13 years at the investment banking arm of Societe Generale as its Chief Economist for Asia. He began his professional career at Singapore's Ministry of Defence, focusing on regional security and strategic issues. Mr Bhaskaran graduated from Cambridge University with a Masters of Arts and also has a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University.

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For enquiries

This event is for IPS Corporate Associates only.

For enquiries, please contact: lilin.chang@nus.edu.sg