India Economic Summit 2007 - Rural and Urban Development 1 Hours 16 Minutes 46 Seconds
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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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