Author Archives: J. DEVAN

A Democrat for Republicanism

Posted on March, 2016 by J. DEVAN

…why we, democrats and other, should be crying about the demise of the Republican Party… Continue reading →

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The G20 Agenda for Growth: Latest Approaches for Long Term Investment

Posted on November, 2014 by J. DEVAN

Speech at the 4th International Conference on Economics (“Global Stability and Growth and the State of Economics”), hosted by the Turkish Economic Association. Oct 18-20, 2014 at the Akka Antedon Hotel, Beldibi, Antalya, Turkey Mr. Chairman, distinguished guests, ladies and … Continue reading →

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The Innovation Imperative

Posted on June, 2014 by J. DEVAN

Overcoming the Myths and Recognizing the Realities of Innovation, Job Creation and Prosperity Infodev, World Bank Helsinki, Finland, 2011 Innovation drives competitiveness, and maximizing competitiveness is indispensable to achieving sustainable job creation. Any economy with a weak innovation capacity will … Continue reading →

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Remarks for Opening of Discussions on Customs Union Evaluation

Posted on April, 2014 by J. DEVAN

TEPAV Turkey, April 2014 I congratulate the World Bank for an outstanding piece. As a former member of the World Bank Group, I am indeed  very proud of the institution’s  work on this.  I also congratulate the EC for sponsoring … Continue reading →

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Asia Cases: Penang, West Malaysia

Posted on April, 2014 by J. DEVAN

Penang—“the Pearl of the Orient”—is located in the north west of peninsular Malaysia and is one of its thirteen states.  Largely contained in the island of Penang, the city has a population of about 1.7 million.  It was one of … Continue reading →

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Asia Cases: Cebu, The Philippines

Posted on March, 2014 by J. DEVAN

Central Visayas is one of the fastest growing regions in the island archipelago of the Philippines, the land of vivid colors, jeepneys, and friendly people.  Cebu is a metropolitan city located in the Provincial Island of Cebu. With a population … Continue reading →

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Megatrends Affecting Industry

Posted on March, 2014 by J. DEVAN

A very good evening to all of you. As Peter introduced me I noticed he still preferred to call me by my full first name, Janamitra. A name which I have actually abandoned.  But I think Peter is being polite.   … Continue reading →

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Asia Cases: Busan, South Korea

Posted on February, 2014 by J. DEVAN

Busan is situated in the southeast of the Korean peninsula.  It is the country’s second largest city Seoul, its capital.  With about 4 million people in the self-governing metropolitan area, it is a growing shipping and retail center.  The city … Continue reading →

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China Urban Initiative

Posted on December, 2013 by J. DEVAN

McKinsey China Urban Institute Workshop Columbia University, New York, USA, December 2013 Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to have the opportunity to make these opening remarks for the session today. I love this topic.  Mainly because for every solution … Continue reading →

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Resilient Financial Sector: Key to Robust Job Creation

Posted on June, 2013 by J. DEVAN

Washington for the Joint World Bank / IMF / Federal Reserve Bank Conference, June 6, 2013 It’s a great pleasure to join you here this evening. The issues you’re dealing with, at this conference, are crucial to ensuring a recovery … Continue reading →

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