The 2nd NIC-NIDA Conference 2023 was held on August 17–18, 2023, at the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), Bangkok, Thailand, on the topic “The New Frontiers of Sustainable Development through Designing and Implementing Re-Globalization.”.
Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, former Secretary of UNCTAD and Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has reminded us of our mission as a scholar that is to be the voice for the voiceless and also to be committed to working for people who have no street to walk on. Though this sounds like a daunting task but together we will work toward that.
Dr. Supachai has pointed out the two sides of the globalization to ensure that the globalization in this exponentially changing world is one that would be most beneficial for all. We should keep these three keywords in mind namely (i) inclusiveness, (ii) resilience, and (iii) sustainability.
Professor Jia Yu from Peking University, China has initially stressed the key supporting role of government to drive the country toward sustainable development, depicting the case of China’s economic rapid growth and development. China and other Asian countries need to reconsider the significance of globalization.
Professor Yu outlined the new era of re-globalization and provided some guidelines that not only China but also other countries in Asia can reap the benefits.
Lastly, we would like to thank our panelists whose expertise and insights from diverse disciplines have broadened our horizon and highlighted that such interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial to ensure that the re-globalization that we are envisioning is one that is inclusive, sustainable and beneficial for all parties concerned without leaving anyone behind.
