IMF SEMINAR EVENT
DATE: April 19, 2017
DAY: Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION: IMF HQ1 Atrium
Overview
Innovation shapes our work, private life, and social networks. It creates opportunities for new sources of growth and new kinds of jobs, affecting societies, labor markets, and institutions. The benefits are tangible, but so is the reality that not all demographic groups and societies can adapt to new technologies at the same rate. This raises some important questions: What drives or hinders innovation? How can technological progress be used in advanced and emerging market economies to foster inclusive growth? How can policymakers foster innovation while also responding to major changes, including increased job automation? How do we maintain a qualified, competitive workforce in this fast-paced environment? Properly addressing these questions will ensure that innovation yields dividends for all.
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Innovation, Technology, and Jobs
Innovation, Technology, and Jobs
Panelists
Panelist: Walter Isaacson
Panelist: Christine Lagarde
Christine Lagarde has been Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund since July 2011. She held various ministerial positions within the French government, including Finance and Economy Minister (2007–11), Minister for Foreign Trade, and Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries. She was also Chairman of the Global Executive Committee and Global Strategic Committee of Baker & McKenzie.