Objectives & Topics

The SOE Global Conference provides a platform for peer learning, knowledge exchange, and partnership development on state-owned enterprises (SOE) reform. In the spirit of the World Bank Group Knowledge Bank, it aims to contribute to the best global knowledge on what works, where, and why, moving from insights to impact and lasting change. The event will highlight global SOE reform trends, the Republic of Korea’s SOE reform experience, and specific topics identified by participating countries to directly support their ongoing and envisaged SOE reforms. In addition, site visits to select SOEs will complete the hands-on learning experience. 

Participation

The event welcomes SOE reform leaders from governments and SOEs from around the world to share their experience. International development partners, researchers, private sector experts, and other Korean and international SOE practitioners will complement the audience. Participation in the conference is by-invitation-only subject to space restrictions. All participants are kindly requested to register via this link. Please refer to the logistics note for additional practical information.

Organization

The SOE Global Conference is organized, financed, and hosted as part of the Financial Management Umbrella Program (FMUP) by the Government of Korea (Ministry of Finance and Economy - MOFE and Korea Institute of Public Finance –KIPF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and FMUP partners. The Global Knowledge Exchange & Development Center (GKEDC) of the Korea Development Institute (KDI) and several Korean SOEs will share their experience and host participants during the site visits. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is generously sponsoring the participation of select country delegations, while multiple other partners including the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), New Development Bank (NDB), KfW Development Bank, and others are contributing their expertise to this global gathering.

Contact

Please reach out to soe_global_conference@worldbank.org with any questions on the conference and the FMUP partnership and any suggestions for future cooperation on the SOE reform agenda.