G20 Saudi Secretariat Announces Digital Summit to Discuss Inclusive Growth in Aftermath of Covid-19

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Secretariat as part of the international Conference program announces a four-day digital event series to explore how businesses, governments and citizens can drive opportunities for inclusive growth through regulation, new technologies and long-term strategic approaches in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Titled *'A New Framework For Inclusive Growth' *and hosted by FT Live, the series will feature influential speakers from the worlds of business, politics and policy, interviewed by FT writers.

The series, taking place on *21, 22, 28 and 29 October 2020*, will examine:

· How the financial sector can be used for inclusive growth in both developed and emerging markets;
· The role of policy, regulation and taxation in promoting national and international growth and stability;
· The role of the digital economy in promoting inclusive growth - how smart cities and digital health and education can provide opportunities for all;
· How changing global trade relationships are impacting the business environment for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and what can be done to support them.

*Speakers include:*

· Baroness Catherine Ashton, Former EU Commissioner for Trade and Former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
· Ann Cairns, Executive Vice Chair, Mastercard
· Angel Gurria, Secretary General, OECD
· Sir Chris Hohn, Founder and Managing Director,  TCI
· Shameel Joosub, CEO, Vodacom Group
· Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary General, UNCTAD

The series will be live streamed and delegates can participate on an interactive event platform. A full recording of the event will be available afterwards at globalsummitseries.live.ft.com