SEZs can make essential contributions to the growth and development of an economy. They can help attract foreign investments, create jobs and boost exports – both directly and indirectly where they succeed in building linkages with the broader economy. Zones can also support global value chain (GVC) participation, industrial upgrading and diversification. Given the rise of digitalisation, the SEZs need to adapt and innovate to attract further investments, making the process of setting up a business simpler and faster. There are nearly 5,400 zones across 147 economies today, up from about 4,000 five years ago, and more than 500 new SEZs are in the pipeline. In this session, the panellist discussed the advantages of having SEZs, how SEZs are innovating to attract new business & what they are doing during this crisis situation.

Speakers for Webinar:

Panellist:
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
Dr. Dragan Kostic, President, District Chamber of Economy Pirot, Republic of Serbia
Ahmad Al Haddad, Chief Operating Officer, Parks & Zones, DP World, UAE Region
Gustavo Gonzalez De Vega, President, Association of Free Zones of the Americas (AZFA)

Moderator:
Adarsh Varma, Associate Director, Buro Happold

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