In preparation for the Philippines' Chairmanship of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in 2015, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) are co-organizing the "National Workshop on Services: Advancing Philippine Services Sectors in the Asia-Pacific Region and the 21st Century Global Economy," which will be held on June 2-4, 2014 at the AIM Conference Center in Makati City.
The National Workshop on Services brings together local and international experts from multilateral institutions, think-tanks, and national agencies, as well as academics, industry practitioners, and other stakeholders, to discuss the latest international developments and opportunities in services trade and how the Philippines can maximize the potential of its services sectors in the global economy. Ultimately, the output of the Workshop could serve as a valuable input to ongoing or future efforts toward a domestic policy reform framework and a comprehensive strategy on services.
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DAY 1: JUNE 2, 2014
SESSION 1. Services in the Modern Global and Asia-Pacific Economy: Trends
and Issues
SESSION 2. Survey of national approaches, lessons and best practices
SESSION 3. Overview of Multilateral and Plurilateral Services Negotiations
A. General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
B. Trade in Services Agreement (TISA)
C. Philippines in multilateral services negotiations: Issues and Prospects
SESSION 4. Overview of Services in Regional Trade Agreements
A. ASEAN (AFAS, ATISA, and MNP), ASEAN Plus, Regional Comprehensive Partnership (RCEP)
B. Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), Transatlantic Trade and in Investment Partnership (TTIP), future FTAAP
SESSION 5. Services initiatives in APEC
A. Overview and assessment of mandates and services-related activities of various APEC fora and recommendations for new initiatives
B. Role of APEC in advancing services trade and investment: Perspectives from the private sector / academe
Current Issues
DAY 2: June 3, 2014
SESSION 6: Overview
SESSION 7: Energy services, Environmental services, and Construction and Engineering-related services
SESSION 8: Transport and Logistics Services
SESSION 9: Financial Services
SESSION 10: Distribution Services (Wholesale and Retail Trade)
SESSION 11: Human Capital Development and Education (including cross-border education services)
SESSION 12: Professional Services
SESSIOn 13: Telecoms and ICT-enabled services, including Creative, Knowledge-based and Technology-based services, and Computer-related services
SESSION 14: Tourism-related services (including medical tourism; recreational, cultural and sporting services)
Day 3: June 4, 2014
The National Workshop on Services brings together local and international experts from multilateral institutions, think-tanks, and national agencies, as well as academics, industry practitioners, and other stakeholders, to discuss the latest international developments and opportunities in services trade and how the Philippines can maximize the potential of its services sectors in the global economy. Ultimately, the output of the Workshop could serve as a valuable input to ongoing or future efforts toward a domestic policy reform framework and a comprehensive strategy on services.
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS
DAY 1: JUNE 2, 2014
SESSION 1. Services in the Modern Global and Asia-Pacific Economy: Trends
and Issues
- The contribution of services in the economy and its role in global value chains
by Ms. Jane Drake-Brockman, International Trade Centre
- How services are transforming business enterprises
by Mr. Kohei Shiino, Deputy Managing Director, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO-Singapore)
- How businesses are transforming businesses: The Customer-activated Enterprise: Insights from the Global C-suite Study
by Ms. Bernadette Harkin, Country Partner, Global Business Services, IBM Philippines
- The Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI)
Ms. Hildegunn Nordas, OECD
SESSION 2. Survey of national approaches, lessons and best practices
- Enhancing the overall trade and investment environment for services - Findings from UNCTAD Services policy reviews
by Liping Zhang,Trade Division/UNCTAD
- Developing export competitiveness in services
Ms. Jane Drake-Brockman, ITC
- Pursuing a comprehensive services strategy: Government perspective
DDG Emmanuel Esguerra, NEDA
SESSION 3. Overview of Multilateral and Plurilateral Services Negotiations
A. General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)
- Services, Trade and Trade in Services and the WTO
by Mr. Hamid Mamdouh, Director, Trade in Services Division, WTO Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA)
B. Trade in Services Agreement (TISA)
- The Plurilateral Trade in Services Agreement (TISA)
by Ms. Jane Drake-Brockman, ITC
C. Philippines in multilateral services negotiations: Issues and Prospects
- The Philippines in multilateral services negotiations:Issues and Prospects
by Amb. Esteban Conejos, Jr. Philippine Permanent Representative to the WTO and Mr. Ryan Francis Gener, Third Secretary, Philippine Mission to the WTO
SESSION 4. Overview of Services in Regional Trade Agreements
A. ASEAN (AFAS, ATISA, and MNP), ASEAN Plus, Regional Comprehensive Partnership (RCEP)
- ASEAN Services Agreements
by Ms. Glenda Reyes, USAID Trade-Related Assistance for Development (TRADE) Project
B. Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), Transatlantic Trade and in Investment Partnership (TTIP), future FTAAP
- TPP, TTIP, FTAAP, etc
by Ms. Jane Drake-Brockman, ITC
SESSION 5. Services initiatives in APEC
A. Overview and assessment of mandates and services-related activities of various APEC fora and recommendations for new initiatives
- APEC, Services, and Supply Chains Taking Stock of Services-Related Activities in APEC
by Dr. Gloria Pasadilla, APEC-PSU
B. Role of APEC in advancing services trade and investment: Perspectives from the private sector / academe
Current Issues
- Current Issues and Future Prospects for the Philippines’ Services Sectors in the Asia-Pacific Region and the 21stCentury Global Economy Services and Inclusive Growth
by Dr. Eduardo Pedrosa, Secretary-General, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC)
- ABAC 2014: Driving the Services Agenda
by Mr. Anthony Nightingale, Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd and ABAC-Hong Kong
DAY 2: June 3, 2014
SESSION 6: Overview
- AEC and the Philippine Economy: Services for Inclusive Growth
by Cielito Habito, Chief of Party, Trade-Related Assistance for Development (TRADE) Project
SESSION 7: Energy services, Environmental services, and Construction and Engineering-related services
- Energy Services Sector, Construction and Engineering-Related And Environmental Services
by Engr. Rodolfo R. Penalosa, PEE, PECE, APEC
- Enhancing Philippine Services for 21st Century Trade: Energy
by Prof. Rowaldo del Mundo, National Engineering Center, University of the Philippines
SESSION 8: Transport and Logistics Services
- The Philippine Opportunity: Maritime Services Cluster
by Ms. Doris Magsaysay-Ho, A. Magsaysay Inc/ABAC-Philippines
- The Transport Sector
by Hildegunn Kyvik Nordas
SESSION 9: Financial Services
- Electronic Payment: Foundation for Innovative Growth
by David A. Katz, Vice President, Government Affairs, North Asia, Visa Inc.
- Of banks and crises
by George Manzano, University of Asia and the Pacific
SESSION 10: Distribution Services (Wholesale and Retail Trade)
- Distribution Services
by Hildegunn Kyvik Nordas, OECD/TAD/TSD
- Enhancing the Export Potential of Philippine Franchising
by Ms. Alegria Sibal-Limjoco, Vice Chairman, Philippine Franchising Association/ PSC Industry Champion for Franchising
SESSION 11: Human Capital Development and Education (including cross-border education services)
- Human Capital Development and Education
by Tereso S. Tullao, Jr., Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies, De La Salle University-Manila
- Internationalisation of Education Services
Jane Drake-Brockman, Senior Services Adviser, International Trade Centre
SESSION 12: Professional Services
- Issues on the Liberalization of Trade in Professional Services
by Tereso S. Tullao, Jr., Angelo King Institute for Economic and Business Studies, De La Salle University-Manila
- Professional Services
by Jose Y. Cueto Jr., Professional Regulatory Board of Medicine, Member, Task Force for the AQRF
SESSIOn 13: Telecoms and ICT-enabled services, including Creative, Knowledge-based and Technology-based services, and Computer-related services
- The Escalating ICT Revolution: Opportunities and Challenges for Asia and the Philippines
by Mr. Raja Mitra, Senior Consultant, The World Bank Group and Asian Development Bank
- Philippine IT-BPM Industry: Current Trends and Challenges
by Ms. Ana Maria Bongato, Executive Director, Talent Development, IT Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)
SESSION 14: Tourism-related services (including medical tourism; recreational, cultural and sporting services)
- Enhancing Philippine Services for 21st Century Trade Tourism and Travel-Related Services
by Prof. Cherry Lynn Rodolfo, University of Asia and the Pacific and USAID Advancing Philippine Competitiveness (COMPETE) Project
- Enhancing Philippine Services for 21st Century Trade: Medical Tourism
by Jaime Z. Galvez-Tan, Professor, UP College of Medicine, and President, Health Futures Foundation, Inc.
- People-to-People Tourism in APEC: Facilitating Cross-Border Entry and Exit of Frequent Travelers in the Region, Focusing on ASEAN
by Oscar Picazo, Consultant, PIDS
Day 3: June 4, 2014
- Summary of Relevant Outcomes: Implications for APEC 2015 and the broader reform agenda
by Ramonette Serafica, PIDS Consultant
- Formulating a Development Strategy for the Services Sector
by Josef T. Yap
- Strengthening the Philippine Services Coalition: Towards Enhanced Coalition-Building for Philippine Services Sectors
by Usec. Laura Q. Del Rosario, DFA
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