Romania’s large consumer market provides a significant scope for demand-led growth over the medium to longer term. Despite the recession in 2009, analysts believe that a flexible currency and limited private sector indebtedness promises a return to economic growth in the not too distant future.
The latest in the series of BRCC CityLink briefing events centres on the economic lessons that can be learned by Romania from the Celtic Tiger phenomenon in Ireland, and if the Irish economic model can be replicated or if aspects of it can be applied to a post-crisis Romania. Furthermore, if Romania can achieve political consensus leading to a coherent economic programme that is positive rather than responsive to pressure from International Financial Institutions. The discussions will continue with what Romania can do in order to balance its economy.
Members of the panel will make reference to the recently published book (2010) "What Did We do Right? Global Perspectives on Ireland's Miracle”, which focuses on the Irish economic model and how it has influenced other countries in trying to become 'Celtic Tigers'.
Join us for a BRCC CityLink panel discussion and networking on the future of Romania's economic policy and prospects for economic growth and development.
Joining our panel are:
Amalia Fugaru, who has been an adviser at the National Bank of Romania for six years, with responsibilities for short-term macroeconomic analysis. Miss Fugaru holds an MSc in Political Economy from the London School of Economics and an MA in Economics from Romania's Academy of Economic Studies. Previously she worked as a consultant for the Office of the Prime Minister of Romania, the OECD and the World Bank.
Dana Denis-Smith, who is the Managing Director of Marker Global, the London- based emerging markets risk advisory firm. Ms Denis-Smith started her career as a journalist, working for The Economist Group among others, before qualifying in English law and joining Linklaters in London. Dana holds a BSc in International History and an MSc in Political economy from the London School of Economics. She is a member of the Institute of Directors, the Royal Institute of International Affairs and the Law Society of England & Wales.
Dr Michael O'Sullivan, who is a strategist at Credit Suisse in the City of London. He is the author of "Ireland and the Global Question" (2006), and appears weekly on major business stations such as CNBC, Bloomberg, CNN, and on the BBC World Service radio. He has written op-ed articles in international newspapers including the Wall Street Journal Europe. Mr. O’Sullivan was educated at University College Cork and Bailliol College,Oxford, and has taught economics at Princeton University.
Bill Kissane, who since 1999 is a lecturer in Political Science at the Government Department of the London School of Economics. After receiving a BA in Modern English and Sociology from Trinity College Dublin (1984-88), he received an MSc in Sociology (1992), and a PhD in Political Science (1998), from the London School of Economics. His research interests lie broadly within the areas of comparative and Irish politics. His New Beginnings: Constitutionalism and Democracy in Modern Ireland will be published in 2011. Bill Kissane is currently on the editorial board of the Journal Nations and Nationalism.
This event will be moderated by Dana Denis- Smith, Managing Director of Market Global
Date/ Place: Wednesday, 15th of September from 18:00 – 20:00, RCI, 1 Belgrave Square, London SW1
There is no fee payable for this event and attendance is on a first come, first served basis and limited, so please book asap.
To register, please contact Georgiana Chiper at intern@brcconline.eu no later than 14th of September 2010
This event is organised with the support of the Romanian Embassy in London
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