This roundtable discussion will focus on the findings and recommendations of the newly released study Urban China: Towards Efficient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Urbanization and share important lessons for other countries struggling to deal with the challenges of urbanization.

Introductory Remarks: Zou Jiayi, Director General, International Department, Ministry of Finance

Presentations: Hou Yangzhou, Director General of the Development Research Center (DRC) of China’s State Council and Klaus Rohland, World Bank Country Director for China

Moderator: Axel van Trotsenburg, Regional Vice President, East Asia and Pacific

Urban China is a joint study by the DRC and the World Bank Group. The DRC is one of China’s leading policy research institutions. Founded in the early 1980s, DRC provides strategic advice to the Government on China's economic and social development, and its reforms process. DRC has also partnered with the World Bank on China 2030: Building a Modern, Harmonious, and Creative Society.

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Organized by the World Bank Group

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