The fifth forum organized in Wuhan, China in December 2022 highlighted the team’s success in expanding their collaboration horizons. Joint organization with the prestigious Zhongnan University of Economics and Law illustrated the forum’s growing recognition.
Through persistent efforts, Professor Zhou’s team put together an impactful one-day agenda focused on food security, poverty and e-commerce in Belt and Road countries. Their expanding network was visible in speakers representing China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, Mongolia and more.
The forum also highlighted the potential of CBEC to facilitate South-South cooperation. Participants discussed various aspects of CBEC, including its role in promoting trade, its potential to drive economic development, and the challenges and opportunities it presents. The discussions underscored the importance of international cooperation and knowledge exchange in promoting CBEC and addressing global challenges.
The team also displayed their evolution from practical learning to research leadership. Alongside industry case studies, they organized paper presentations and panel discussions analyzing field survey findings and latest insights from national policies and global trends.
Moreover, the forums’ knowledge impacts were amplified by commitment to publishing select proceedings through the forum’s own journal and media platforms. Cumulatively, these efforts highlighted the team’s success in unlocking the forums’ wider potential.
Key Highlights
- Partnership with Zhongnan University of Economics and Law
- Focus on research and national policies
- Knowledge dissemination through publications in the Forum’s own journal
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