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The Development of Afghanistan: Update on Economic & Private Sector Efforts, Shair Baz Hakemy, Carr Center, BCSIA
BCSIA/CARR Center
Brown Bag Lunch
"The Development of Afghanistan: Update on Economic & Private Sector Efforts"
with
Shair Baz Hakemy
State Minister and Economic Advisor to President Karzai,
Private Sector Affairs
Date: Thursday, October 21st
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Place: Carr Center Conference Room, Rubenstein 219
Please join us is a Brown Bag Lunch with Shair Baz Hakemy, State Minister and Economic Advisor to President Karzai, Private Sector Affairs. He will be speaking on "The Development of Afghanistan: Update on Economic & Private Sector Efforts."
In the past three years, Afghanistan has witnessed tremendous growth in the spheres of social, political, and economic development. In particular, the unique economy, its legacy and its future plans, is hoped to provide a strong foundation for much of this growth. In the areas of private sector development, trade, and relations, Afghanistan has made much progress and continues to do so in the light of the ongoing elections. Mr. Hakemy will highlight these efforts of the past three years and give an update on the plans for economic and private sector development.
Bio:
His Excellency, Mr. Shair Baz Hakemy, is the current State Minister and Economic Advisor to President Karzai, Private Sector Affairs. In addition to his work with the government of Afghanistan, he is involved in a variety of business ventures including commercial real estate, distribution and marketing, banking, and work in the financial sector.