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Title Engaging the Private Sector in Sustainable Urban Development- Frameworks for Sustainable Partnerships Day / Time Wednesday, June 21st / 16:30 - 18:30 Room MR15 Event Description The challenges of urban growth are too much and too important for governments alone and the private sector can play a key role in many aspects of urban development. This event will challenge local authorities and finance institutions, as well as other urban development partners around the world, to create favourable conditions for private sector engagement. Participants will benefit from the perspectives of the World Bank and the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships. The Mayor of Porto Alegre, Brazil will explain why his city implemented a municipal Public-Private Partnership law ahead of most other cities in Brazil. Geomax International Inc., a Canadian information technology company, will provide a private sector perspective on working with municipalities around the world. Session Language English French Speakers (information as provided by host organization) (Chair)Trevor Rees, LEAD International; Daniel Hoornweg, Senior Municipal Engineer, World Bank Dale Richmond, President, The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships José Fogaça , Mayor of Porto Alegre, Brazil; Cyril Robitaille, Geomax International Inc.   Contact Need more information about this event? Please fill the contact form Related Documents (in English and / or French) Host Organization Industry Canada Host Organization Description Industry Canada’s mission is to foster a growing competitive, knowledge-based Canadian economy. The department works with Canadians throughout the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, improve Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace. Program areas include developing industry and technology capability, fostering scientific research, setting telecommunications policy, promoting investment and trade, promoting tourism and small business development, and setting rules and services that support the effective operation of the marketplace. Website (Organizer and partners) www.ic.gc.ca www.worldbank.org www.pppcouncil.ca www.portoalegre.rs.gov.br www.geomax.ca www.lead.org

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