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2003
Seminar on Federalism in A Globalising World: How Can States Contribute to Competitive Environment? Forum of Federations, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, Ottawa, Canada New Delhi, India August 5, 2003 Registration: 10:00 Fiscal Federalism in India and market enabling policies – Prof C.Rangarajan Chairman, 12th Finance Commission: 10:30 Tea/Coffee 11:00 1. How Can Subnational Governments Contribute to International Competitiveness? Issues in Competitive Federalism – Albert Breton 11:15 2. Indian Common Market: Policy Reforms to Remove Subnational Obstacles – M Govinda Rao 12:15 Lunch 13:15 3. Role of Local Governments in Promoting Competitiveness: The Case of Canada – Almos Tassonyi 14:30 Tea/Coffee 15:30 4. The Case of Germany – Volkswirt Jan Werner 15:45 Close of Day 1 16:45 August 6. 2003 5. The Case of Brazil – Rui De Britto Alvarez Affonso 10:00 Tea/ Coffee 11:00 6. Local Finances and Competitive Efficiency in India: Some Issues – O. P. Mathur and M. Govinda Rao 11:15 Summing Up 12:15 Lunch 13:00