English
Economic Development Workshop
Leveraging Airports for Economic Development 2007 Executive Seminar Series

Supported by

Aviation Security and Safety Preparedness:
China Workshop

November, 7-8, 2007
Beijing, China

A Program of CIFAL Atlanta

With the support of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) North China Regional Administration and the Beijing Capital International Airport



Concept Paper (English)
Preliminary Agenda (English)
Concept Paper (Chinese)
Preliminary Agenda (Chinese)

Program Background

Aviation and airport security preparedness is a critical concern for any country and is especially important during major events that draw worldwide media attention. As Beijing and China will be hosting the Olympic Games for the first time, the need to ensure safety and security at critical infrastructure points, such as airports, is a vitally important strategic responsibility and has impacts on the economic vitality of the region.

This one and a half day intensive workshop is designed to create a platform for aviation and airport officials from China, the region and the U.S. to share knowledge and best practices in the areas of aviation and airport security preparedness. It will address several critical topics such as:

• Strategic Aviation and Airport Security Planning
• Holistic Risk Management
• Harmonizing Safety and Security Standards
• Disaster Preparedness, Crisis Management and Emergency Response
• Using Innovative Technology to Deter Security Threats
• Leveraging Host City Security Investments for Long-term Economic Vitality

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:

  1. The cooperation and coordination for economic development required to integrate the strategic perspectives of key stakeholders including trade ministers and civil aviation officials at the central government level; city executives at the local government level; airport executives as well as the needs of the local and international investors, business community and the public.

  2. Mission critical benchmarks in innovation, marketing, operations, and security (including logistics and supply chain) that best facilitate international investment and trade for airports to position themselves as optimal city and country gateways, air cargo hubs, and business zones.

  3. Overviews of infrastructure investment and structuring models for best practice airports (such as self managed, concessions and partnerships) that help reposition airports to both attract funding and spur regional economic growth.

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.

For more information please contact:
Viviana Montenegro
Phone: 404 446 4170
Fax: 404 446 4173
Email: vmontenegro@cifalatlanta.org