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The IAB Rotterdam recommends a new business strategy for Rotterdam. Rotterdam needs to implement a new business model to close the gap between good ideas, plans and execution. For example connect the youth to the port and further strengthen the international potential of Rotterdam as a Clean Tech Delta. The upcoming local elections in 2010 are the right moment to address the issues. Read more 
Tun Musa Hitam, the 74-year-old chairman of the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), believes a good business deal has the power to bring people together, even crossing religious boundaries. Regarding the boardroom as the perfect place to bridge the gap between Muslims and the West, he is on a mission to make people see just how much there is to be gained if they would only connect. Read more 
On 4, 5 and 6 November the International Advisory Board convened for the sixth time to discuss Rotterdam’s future economic development from an international perspective. The central theme for this year's Conference is “Our challenge to achieve strategic leadership and to set up decisive governance for the next decade against the current climate”. Governance is a key global issue. Those cities, regions and countries that are well organised in this respect have the strategic advantage. We focused on the following subjects... Read more 
We are proud to announce the appointment of two new distinguished Members: Ms. Aw Kah Peng, CEO of the Singapore Tourism Board and former Deputy Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Mr. Rob Pearson, Head of Area Yorkshire and Humber Homes and Communities Agency UK . Read more
Mr. Alexander Rinnooy Kan is appointed as Chairman of the International Advisory Board Rotterdam. He is succeeding former Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers, who chaired the IAB for three years. Alexander Rinnooy Kan is widely regarded as a major authority in the Netherlands. With his background as (a.o.) President of the Federation of Dutch Industries VNO-NCW, Member of the Executive Board of ING Group and since 2006, Chairman of the Social and Economic Council of the Netherlands (SER), the IAB -again- has a very experienced chairman. Read more
The summit will focus on high-quality urban area development and sustainability. How can cities, businesses and knowledge institutes cooperate in a ‘green’ manner to ensure high city development, especially during these challenging economic times? Many renowned speakers from all over the world -experts and visionaries in the field of city development- will share their views on the subject of quality sustainable urban area development. This conference might be just the thing for you. Check out the programme and sign up at www.rotterdam.nl/urbansummit.