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Patrick Bond debates GDP with SA government, Pretoria, 31 October






Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Policy, Research and Analysis Unit

DISCUSSION FORUM
ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY SERIES
“The Future of Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
Alternative instruments for the measurement of national economic growth and development”


Friday, 31 October 2014, 10:00 – 12:00
Multipurpose Centre, OR Tambo Building, DIRCO


09:30 – 10:00 Arrival and welcome tea

10:00 – 10:05 Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Ms Maud Dlomo (tbc) Deputy Director-General: Diplomatic Training, Research and Development Department of International Relations and Cooperation

10:05 – 10:25 Beyond Gross Domestic Problem: Why GDP Doesn’t Add Up?
Prof Lorenzo Fioramonti Director, Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation, University of Pretoria

10:25 – 10:45 The Future of GDP and a Path to Alternatives?
Prof Patrick Bond Director: Centre for Civil Society, University of KwaZulu-Natal

10:45 – 10:55 Discussant
Dr Sheldon Moulton (tbc) Director: Economic Development, Department of International Relations and Cooperation

10:55 – 11:55 Interactive Discussion

11:55 – 12:00 Closing Remarks by Programme Director Mr Fadl Nacerodien
Chief Director: Policy Research and Analysis Unit



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