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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed at the 3rd Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum.
The forum witnessed discussions on refuelling the economy and charting a course for the future, as the world economy is grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic.
About Bloomberg New Economy Forum
The Bloomberg New Economy Forum was established in 2018 by Michael Bloomberg, to build a community of leaders to engage in real conversations leading to actionable solutions about the critical challenges facing a world economy in the throes of a historic transition. The inaugural Forum was held in Singapore and the Second Annual Forum was hosted in Beijing.
Mission
To realize the potential of a healthy New Economy by enabling global leaders from East and West to forge common ground.
The community applies emerging technologies, business practices, and strategic partnerships to make meaningful progress.
Participants
- Private sector leaders from more than 70 organisations commit to lead solutions.
- It is in response to critical challenges facing the global economy in areas such as sustainability, AI and gender equality.
Core Themes
- Globalization and trade
- Technology
- Finance
- Capital markets
- Climate
- Urbanization
- Inclusion.
Source: The Hindu