icnb 2025 Session 1
Session 1: Economic Restructuring for Longevity: Nation-Building Strategies in the Age of Centenarians As the global population ages, economies are facing significant shifts. The rise of an ageing society impacts labor markets, consumption patterns, and overall economic growth. Traditional economic models are being challenged as longer lifespans demand new approaches to work, education, and intergenerational […]
Speaker icnb 2024 Prof. Huang Ronghuai
Prof. Huang Ronghuai Main idea:Education systems need to adapt to promote competencies for youth in the intelligent era, considering both the benefits and challenges of AI in education.Important points: AI’s impact on education: Offers benefits like adaptive learning and improved grading, but also presents challenges such as potential cheating and privacy concerns. Need for new […]
Speaker icnb 2024 Asst. Prof. Rugphong Vongsaroj
Asst. Prof. Rugphong Vongsaroj Main idea: Technological advancement, climate change, geopolitics, and changing social norms are creating both disparities and opportunities for inclusive nation building.Important points: Uneven technological impacts: While technology can improve public service efficiency, it may also widen the digital divide between different groups. Climate change effects: Impacts are unequal across different groups […]
Speaker icnb 2024 Mr. Young-Gak Yun
Mr. Young-Gak Yun Main idea: Major global trends like increased defense spending, aging populations, and AI advancement are reshaping national budgets and societal structures.Important points: Increased global defense spending: Military expenditures reached $2.4 trillion in 2023, potentially reducing social welfare budgets. Challenges of aging populations: OECD countries projected to have 27% of population aged 65+ […]
Speaker icnb 2024 H.E. Prof. Dr. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
H.E. Prof. Dr. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana Main idea: Persistent disparities in the Asia-Pacific region require addressing emerging challenges and exploring future trends for equitable nation building.Important points: Persistent regional disparities: Despite development efforts, significant portions of the population still live in extreme poverty with uneven access to quality education. Key emerging trends: Rapid technological advancement, […]
Speaker icnb 2024 Prof. Dr. Christian W. Haerpfer
Prof. Dr. Christian W. Haerpfer Main idea: Global trends in values and social norms based on World Value Survey data show both consistencies and changes across countries, with implications for nation building.Important points: Family and friends remain highly valued: Over 90% of respondents consistently rate family as very important, with friends and leisure time gaining […]