Leaders of tomorrow address global economy

Singapore Institute of International Affairs chairman Simon Tay will lead a keynote session on Global Economy and Governance during day two of the Australian-Scholar Athlete Games at The University of Queensland today (January 24).

Globalisation in the Asia Pacific region will be at the centre of discussions when Mr Tay addresses students from across 12 countries at UQ’s St Lucia campus.

Mr Tay, who also teaches international law at the National University of Singapore, will cover the governance of the world economy, the coherence of policies and institutions and their ability to represent and balance different points of view and interests.

The global economy discussions are part of a week long program for Scholar-Athlete Games participants, which will include keynote addresses on ethics, fair play and the Olympic movement; peace and cultural diversity; and the environment.

The Australian Scholar Athlete Games (January 23-29) brings together almost 100 students from across the Asia Pacific region to participate in a program of sport, culture and education.

The Games are a first for the southern hemisphere and aim to promote understanding, acceptance and friendship among the youth of the world and cultivate Asia Pacific’s future world leaders.

The program is being delivered in partnership between the Queensland Government, The University of Queensland and the Institute for International Sport with a view to Queensland hosting the World Scholar-Athlete Games in 2008.

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