WTO boss to head international "think tank"
Andrew Stoler.
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Friday, 6 December 2002
A former Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization has been appointed to the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ to head a major new "think tank", which aims to boost South Australia's reputation for business expertise.
The new Institute of International Business, Economics and Law will be jointly funded by the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and the State Government of South Australia.
Both the University and the Government are committing $1 million each over the next four years, with further funding for the Institute expected to result from its relations with international organisations, government agencies and the private sector, research and consultancy work.
The Institute, which begins operations in January next year, is dedicated to the advancement of study in support of those who work in today's global economy, whether they be in business, government or academia and aims to:
- provide research and teaching in international trade, business, investment, economics and marketing through postgraduate degree programs, executive short courses and business seminars
- provide expert consultancy services to the public and private sectors
- build special relationships with State and Commonwealth governments, the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, World Trade