Financial literacy is a lifeskill that is needed in every country and at all levels of society to help alleviate poverty and reduce risks associated with consumerism, market speculation and economic cycles.
In China and elsewhere, there is also increasing recognition that personal financial capability can contribute to economic growth, market stability and social harmony.
The Citi-FT Financial Education Summit 2008 will be a unique platform to share best practices in developing, delivering and evaluating financial education initiatives from around the world.
Building on the success of previous Summits in
Hong Kong,
Malaysia,
South Korea and
India, the fifth Financial Education Summit in Beijing will be one of the largest and most significant international gatherings of financial education experts and advocates ever held, with more than 300 representatives of financial institutions, government agencies, multilateral bodies, non-governmental organisations, educational groups and private business -- from China, Asia Pacific and beyond.
- Learn about the most innovative and progressive programmes currently being implemented
- Examine the methodologies and tools for improved measurement and impact assessment in financial education and other life-skills education fields
- Explore specific programmes targeting youth, mainstream consumers, marginalised communities, investors, and other key segments
Simultaneous interpretation in Putonghua and English will be provided for all sessions.
