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The World is in a Flux, Are We Doing Enough to Mitigate the Many Problems We Face Today?

Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Professor , Economist

03-Dec-19 08:05

The World is in a Flux, Are We Doing Enough to Mitigate the Many Problems We Face Today?

Jomo Kwame Sundaram, renowned Developmental Economist and member of Council of Eminent Persons, tell us that the world is heading for difficult times not helped by a squandered decade after the Financial Crisis of 2008 to create a fairer economic model for all. The discussion continues with what direction the country should take to continue its industrialization plans and what other reforms should be prioritized.

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning


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