India Economic Summit 2007 - Rural and Urban Development

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http://www.weforum.org/india 03.12.2007
World Economic Forum India Economic Summit 2007
Rural and Urban Development: India's Dual Imperatives
With half of the world now living in cities, India too faces the challenge of stemming massive migration from rural communities, where 70% of the population currently lives. What steps are being taken to expand economic opportunities in rural areas? What plans will ensure the sustainable growth of urban areas? How should the strategies be linked?
Special Guests
Mani Shankar Aiyar, Minister of Panchayati Raj and Youth Affairs and Sports of India
Jaipal Reddy, Minister of Urban Development of India
Discussion Leaders
Mohamed A. Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, United Arab Emirates
Anand G. Mahindra, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra & Mahindra, India; Co-Chair of the India Economic Summit
Ben J. Verwaayen, Chief Executive Officer, BT, United Kingdom; Co-Chair of the India Economic Summit
Chaired by
Nik Gowing, Main Presenter, BBC World, United Kingdom

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i love listening to ... ( 1 year ago by MurdokX1)

i love listening to the forums!

An important ... ( 1 year ago by JusticeButterfly)

An important discussion; however there was an important omission in the discussion on "urbanizing" rural India, namely environmental limitations. Any discussion on urban planning and/or rural development not in the context of these limitations lacks foresight. I'm glad India is once again discussing a strategy of development focused on rural areas. ~Lacy MacAuley, USA

What is the name of ... ( 1 year ago by summersjj)

What is the name of the gentleman at the right hand end of the panel of four dignatories.
John - Oz

Mohamed A. Alabbar, ... ( 1 year ago by WorldEconomicForum)

Mohamed A. Alabbar, Chairman, Emaar Properties, United Arab Emirates

I would definitely ... ( 11 months ago by 3ripto)

I would definitely agree about "roots". It has always been the tip of roots which has been gulping most of the allocated funds.How do we fix this?.. using media attention! Yes.
This has been obvious for quite some time, but I can see progress especially with help from our medias, who seems to be emphasizing more on the new gov endeavors. I believe they missed to address transport, there could always be cheap and fast means of transport set between the metros and the rurals.

Dear people of ... ( 6 months ago by Mominpower)

Dear people of World Economic Forum, could you please please upload this video again with higher volume. Please, it would be highly appreciated. Thank you.

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