The Department of Economic Affairs and the New Development Bank are hosting a virtual seminar on May 13, 2021, focusing on social infrastructure financing and the use of digital technologies. This event, part of India's BRICS Chairship, aims to address common challenges faced by BRICS nations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the crucial role of social infrastructure and digital tools for sustainable development and economic recovery.
The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and the New Development Bank (NDB) are jointly organizing a virtual seminar onSocial Infrastructure Financing and use of Digital Technologieson May 13, 2021, as part of the Economic and Financial Cooperation Agenda under the Indian BRICS Chairship, 2021.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has reinforced the importance of investing in social infrastructure and underpinned the importance of leveraging Digital Technologies in both
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The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and the New Development Bank (NDB) are jointly organising the seminar.
The seminar's main topic is 'Social Infrastructure Financing and use of Digital Technologies'.
The virtual seminar is scheduled for May 13, 2021.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of investing in social infrastructure and leveraging digital technologies for both advanced and emerging economies, especially for BRICS nations.
Discussions will cover the importance of social infrastructure investment, financing challenges, de-risking projects for private sector participation, integrating digital technology into social infrastructure for health and education, and viable financing models for BRICS countries.
Shri Ajay Seth, Secretary, Economic Affairs, will give the inaugural address, followed by an address by Mr. Marcos Troyjo, President NDB. Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs will deliver the keynote speech.