November 19 - 20, 2001 The World Bank Group's Europe and Central Asia Region and the World Bank Institute, together with the Investor Protection Association and the Russian Institute of Directors, are holding an international video conference on corporate governance, connecting Moscow live with several cities, including Vienna and Washington, and in addition, on November 20, 2001, will hold a special workshop live with World Bank headquarters in Washington, focusing specifically on corporate governance issues in Russia.

Day 116.30 - 19.30 Corporate governance and anti-corruption.

Day 2 15.00 - 18.00 Corporate governance and the role of the Board of Directors, starting with special workshop with World Bank HQ from 15,00 - 16.00.

Video Conference - International Speakers:

Anne Simpson, Head of the Global Corporate Governance Forum; Roger Raber, President, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), USA; Daniel Kaufmann, The World Bank Institute, Governance, Finance and Regulation Department; Olivier Fremond, the World Bank, Corporate Governance Program Coordinator; Glenn Ware, Sr. Council, Investigation Unit, the World Bank, Gary J. Fine, the World Bank, Private and Financial Sector Department

The video conference will be attended by representatives of State authorities, Russian issuers and investors, independent directors, leading international corporate governance experts and social organizations.

Working languages: Russian and English. Simultaneous translation will be provided.

To receive the invitation of participant, please contact the IPA Press Secretary Yanina Kaznadeeva at: telephone: 787-24-42

The Investor Protection Association has started gathering questions on video conference topics, which speakers may be asked on air.

You may send your question at: kaznadeeva@corp-gov.ru

Agenda for November 19, 2001

Agenda for November 20, 2001

Anne Simpson Presentation

Roger Raber Presentation

Olivier Fremond Presentation

Materials of the National Association of Corporate Directors

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