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Ten Years After the Asian Currency Crisis:

Future Challenges for the Asian Economies and Financial Markets International Symposium hosted by the Center for Monetary Cooperation in Asia (CeMCoA), Bank of Japan, on Monday, January 22, 2007

November 17, 2006
Center for Monetary Cooperation in Asia
International Department
Bank of Japan

I. Topic

Next year marks the 10th year since the currency crisis hit the Asian economies. Since that time, having been severely disrupted by that crisis, the economies have charted a strong recovery. The crisis triggered a series of structural reforms in the economies and gave rise to a variety of regional initiatives and cooperative efforts in the years following the crisis.

At this key juncture, as the region looks toward the future, this symposium has been organized to provide an opportunity to hear from prominent Asian central bank governors who, together with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, will discuss the future challenges facing the Asian economies and financial markets as well as further cooperation in the region.

II. Guest Speakers

  • Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz, Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
  • Dr. Tarisa Watanagase, Governor, Bank of Thailand
  • Mr. Burhanuddin Abdullah, Governor, Bank Indonesia
  • Mr. Amando M. Tetangco, Jr., Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
  • Mr. Rodrigo de Rato y Figaredo, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

III. Program

Guest speakers will speak on the economic dynamism of Asia since the crisis. Following the speeches, all guest speakers and the Governor of the Bank of Japan will hold a panel discussion on Asia's future challenges (please see Attachment [PDF 17KB] ).

IV. Audience

Invitations will be extended to 100-150 delegates of Japanese business organizations, financial institutions, embassies, and central bank representative offices in Japan.

V. Date

Monday, January 22, 2007

VI. Venue

Bank of Japan Head Office

For further information, please contact

Satoru Yamadera

  • Director
  • Center for Monetary Cooperation in Asia
  • International Department
  • Bank of Japan
  • Tel: 03-3277-1378

Takurou Kouno

  • Deputy Director
  • Center for Monetary Cooperation in Asia
  • International Department
  • Bank of Japan
  • Tel: 03-3277-2924