Launch OECD Trade Book

On 19 May, the Institute for European Studies, in association with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Institute for International Economic Policy (ECIPE), will officially launch the new book release of the OECD entitled “International Trade: Free, Fair and Open?”. For the presentation of this book on Free Trade Policy, the IES is honoured to host European Commissioner for Trade Catherine Ashton and OECD Director for Trade and Agriculture Ken Ash, who will both give a presentation. This exclusive Brussels book launch will take place at the IES premises, “Rome” room, at noon. Participation is free of charge but registration is compulsory. Please see our website for registration modalities and for the exact agenda and more information about the event.

Program:

11.50 - 11.55  Audience assembles in the large Meeting Room of the IES

12.00             OECD Director for Trade and Agriculture Ken Ash gives a brief
                      presentation of the Trade Book   

12.05             Commissioner Ashton gives a talk of 10-15 minutes about EU trade
                      policy and how it links to the book

12.20 - 12.40 Questions from the audience, including press

12.45             Commissioner Ashton leaves

12.45 - 13.15 A panel discussion on the book and the challenges/benefits related to
                      trade. Participants:

                            •    A member of IES faculty,
                            •    Ken Ash (OECD Director for Trade and Agriculture)
                            •    Carmel Cahill (Senior Counsellor OECD)
                            •    Fredrik Erixon (Director ECIPE)
                            •    Moderator tbc.

13.15 - 14.00    Floor opened for questions.

14.00                Closure


The venue will be held at the facilities of the Institute for European Studies, Pleinlaan 15 - 5th floor, 1050 Brussels.