Qatar Economic Forum concludes first day program
(MENAFN - The Peninsula)
Doha - The First day of Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg, discussed a host of issues and topics listed on its agenda, with the participation of a large number of financial and business leaders, political innovators and decision-makers who discussed in detail the post-pandemic economies, and the importance of investment partnerships for global economic recovery.
Speakers in the first day's sessions reviewed their visions and points of view on the post-pandemic world and economies, and the way by which the world can overcome the shock to the economy and trade resulted by the pandemic.
The speakers affirmed the importance of a balanced relationship between the public and the private sector, the digital economy in the future, the role of the economy and business and their contribution to creating a just and equitable world for all.
They underlined that more than a decade after the financial crisis of 2008, and despite the intervention of banks and central banks to rescue and reform, the global economy continues to suffer from distortion and inequality, and a large increase in population and social and civil instability.
The Forum hosted former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin who addressed the situation of the global economy last year with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the current situation after 15 months. He also presented his vision for the future prospects of the global economy.
The first day of the Forum also touched on the future of vaccinations in the African continent, and the and the current gap between developed and poor countries in providing the vaccines.
The Forum will continue its sessions Tuesday with a number of speakers discussing a wide range of economic issues, opportunities and challenges currently facing the world. MENAFN21062021000063011010ID1102319740