The LSE Centre for Economic Performance presents
Date: Thursday 28 February 2002
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: Old Theatre, Old Building
Speaker: Jean Lemierre
Chair: Professor Lord Layard
The EBRD has vigorously supported the countries of Central Asia and has become one of the most important investors in the region. With the military conflict at their borders, these countries now face the most serious economic challenges since they gained independence a decade ago. Jean Lemierre will review their economic prospects and the challenges they are facing.
Jean Lemierre is president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Before joining the EBRD he was chairman of the European Economic and Financial Committee, director of France's Treasury, and head of the Internal Revenue Service.
This event is free and open to all. No ticket required.
For more information, contact Marion O'Brien on 020 7955 7048 or email m.o'brien@lse.ac.uk|