Mongolia Australia Development Forum ~ Mining, sustainable development and partnerships ~ Brisbane, Australia, October 31, 2014 May Hancock Auditorium, the Women’s College, The University of Queensland, St Lucia Outline Mongolia-Australian relations have grown considerably over the past decade, particularly in the fields of mining, international development, and education. There is much to learn from Australian and Mongolian organizational and individual experiences to create the basis for greater cooperation. The Mongolia Australia Development Forum aims to create an opportunity to explore some of the pressing governance, social, environmental, economic and educational issues for Mongolians and Australians today. In recent years resource development has become an important platform of engagement between the two countries. Their mutual strengths and experiences in the extractives industry have the potential to assist build economic opportunities and sustainable mining practices. This forum is an opportunity for public and private organizations and individuals to share knowledge and experiences and explore partnership opportunities. Topical focus: - Managing the impacts and benefits of mining for sustainable development - Strengthening resource governance to harness natural resource wealth - Enhancing Mongolia-Australia relations and creative partnerships Speakers, panelists, moderators His Excellency Mr Bold Ravdan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia Professor Monique Skidmore, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International), the University of Queensland Mr Khuderbaatar Munguntsetseg, Adviser to the Prime Minister of Mongolia Professor David Brereton (Deputy Director Sustainable Minerals Institute) Professor David Mulligan, Director, Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation Professor Saleem Ali, Director, Centre Social Responsibility in Mining Mr Robin Evans, Deputy Director, International Mining for Development Centre Professor Bruce Harvey, Former Global Leader-Communities and Social Performance – Rio Tinto Dr Brian Fisher, CEO of BAEconomics and former head of ABARE Mr Ivan Vella, Chief Operating Officer, Oyu Tolgoi LLC Mr Brian Thornton, CEO of Khatan Metals and former Chairman of Xanadu Mines Dr Byambajav Dalaibuyan, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre Social Responsibility in Mining Mr Munkhbaatar Ganbold, CEO, Monnis Mining Equipment Ms Rebecca Keogh, Manager, International Business Development Unit, Griffith University Dr Carmel Bofinger, Associate Professor, Minerals Industry Safety and Health Centre Dr Tapan Sarker, Lecturer, Griffith Business School, Griffith University Ms Isabel Cane, Research Manager, Mongolia Research Hub, Centre Social Responsibility in Mining Mr Jordan Phillips, Senior Associate, Minter Ellison Lawyers Ms Munkhzul Dorjsuren, Research associate, Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation Mr Mandakhbat Sereenov, Acting Director, Mongolia Australia Partners for Development Ms Ashlee Schleger, Research analyst, Centre Social Responsibility in Mining and former Australian Volunteer for International Development (AVID) Details: • Registration from 8.30am • Forum commences 9.00am • During Lunch time (12:00pm -1:30pm) - a selection of video clips will be screened in the auditorium - a fundraising gift sale to help protect Gobi bears (Mazaalai) outside the auditorium - other social/cultural events • Concludes 5.00pm • Followed by drinks and networking The registration is free of charge. https://csrm.uq.edu.au/events
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