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| From the CEO’s desk: Nav Varsh Ki Hardik Shubhkamnaye! Welcome to the latest edition of the WHEF (World Hindu Economic Forum) newsletter :- ‘WHEF Sandesh’ . In February, we conducted a successful special lecture “Succeeding in Emerging Markets” event in Sri Lanka, and are now gearing up for a regional forum in Nairobi, Kenya, to be followed by the annual WHEF forum in London, UK. WHEF is also working to organize a Maori (indigenous people of New Zealand with substantial land holdings) delegation to Bharat, with the aim to explore opportunities for tie ups & investments in farming, forestry and fisheries. |
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| ANNUAL FORUM 2015 |
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| Personal message from Sh. Arun Bajaj, WHEF Steering Committee Convener: “I request everyone to start canvassing for this annual forum in UK, and motivate others to join, to ensure a successful event. Please contact srini@sloan.mit.edu for any queries” |
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| UPDATES |
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| Special Lecture, Sri Lanka |
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| The WHEF – Special Lecture “Succeeding in Emerging Markets” by Prof. R. Vaidyanathan evoked an enthusiastic response from a large audience in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Prof. Vaidyanathan spoke about the changing nature of the global economy, wherein emerging (developing) markets have over the last 25 years replaced the G-7 (advanced) economies as the engine of global growth. The West is today facing serious issues like soaring debt & high unemployment, in part due to decline of social institutions like family & over-dependence on the state. |
| Emerging markets like Bharat, China are more attractive to investors.They offer advantages like high domestic savings rate leading to domestic demand, lower manufacturing base, and labor affordability. However, potential investors need to identify the correct partners with shared cultural mooring, be aware of government regulations, and always plan an exit strategy. Most emerging markets share a Dharmic bond, and that is something which should be leveraged. The networking dinner after the talk offered a great avenue for potential business opportunities to be discussed. |
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| UPCOMING |
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| WHEF Regional Forum, East Africa |
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| WHEF is pleased to announce a Regional Forum for East Africa, to be held in Nairobi,Kenya on April 26, 2015 . To register for this event, please click here |
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| Maori Delegation to Bharat |
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| WHEF is also working to organize a Maori (indigenous people of New Zealand with substantial land holdings & interests in various fields) delegation to Bharat, with the aim to explore opportunities for tie ups & investments in farming, dairy, forestry, fisheries, mining,and tourism. Exact dates will be announced soon on our Facebook page. To register for this event, please click here |
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| KNOWLEDGE CORNER |
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| Tips |
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| Government of Bharat has announced the set up of a new MUDRA Bank for funding micro businesses. Read more about this potential game changer here |
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