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Economic
Development Workshop Leveraging Airports for Economic Development 2007 Executive Seminar Series |
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A Program of CIFAL Atlanta Program Background Airports Council International in partnership CIFAL Atlanta, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are pleased to offer four best-practice sharing executive seminars for 2007. CIFAL Atlanta, the ternational Training Center for Local Authorities in Atlanta, is the North American affiliate of UNITAR.
2007 Calendar of Events
The Role of Airports as Economic Engines of Growth In a globalized economy, airports have become critical economic growth engines at national, regional and local levels. The quality of services and competitiveness of airports have a strong impact on surrounding regional economies. Enhancing the connectivity, quality of services and competitiveness of airports can create jobs and spur the economic growth of the surrounding region. Cooperation and coordination between central government, local government, airport management and the business community in the form of public private partnerships are key factors of success for economic development initiatives that position airports as optimal city and country gateways, air cargo hubs, and business zones. Airports also play a crucial role in today's multimodal logistics and global supply chains. Air freight for example accounts for 40 percent of world trade volumes by value and is regarded as a leading indicator of the state of the world economy. Multinationals often cite the presence of a major airport as a key criterion when deciding where to locate new subsidiaries, build plants, or start operations. The time, effort and convenience of international travel for senior executives are also factors that should not be underestimated! Airports can be leveraged in many areas to create jobs and new activities in support of economic development. As such airports should be viewed as an essential component of the urban planning process. Focus Areas The 2007 Leveraging Airports for Economic Development Executive Seminar Series will help airports decision makers maximize the contribution of airports to the long term economic growth objectives of their city, region and country by sharing best practices that:
Strategic Outcomes from Optimizing Airports for Trade The Leveraging Airports for Economic Development seminars will help airports decision makers share innovative strategies to maximize the contribution of airports to the long term economic growth objectives of their city, region and country. Participants will benefit from a shared understanding of the following outcomes:
Targeted Focus The 2007 Leveraging Airports for Economic Development
program includes 4 seminars with training sessions, demonstrations,
tours, and showcases with a regional focus on Latin America, North America,
Africa and Asia, facilitating the creation of viable regional and global
alliances.
Each seminar will bring together a select group of approximately 50 exceptional high level delegates comprising top airports executives, senior government officials, and civil aviation authorities. The discussions are facilitated by international airports, air commerce, and technology experts and thought leaders from the private sector, service providers, leading academics, international institutions and multilateral agencies such as the Inter American Development Bank and the World Bank, who facilitate the discussions and provide a valuable networking and learning opportunity. These delegations will consist of inter alia:
Unique Format This program series utilizes UNITAR's integrated knowledge management
methodology that emphasizes structured hands on experience based sharing
of best practices, panel discussions, and the building of action plans
for successful implementation. This interactive program explores the
full range of opportunities and roadblocks surrounding the planning,
development and growth of world class airports. Previous Programs Calendar of Events
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