1 July 2010, Gallery East, Level 3, Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre

Theme: Catalyzing Water Investments in India (*Download IBF 2010 Proceedings)

CO-ORGANISER

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering industry and government alike through advisory and consultative processes. CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India's development process. Founded over 115 years ago, it is India's premier business association, with a direct membership of over 8100 organisations from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 90,000 companies from around 400 national and regional sectoral associations. CII catalyses change by working closely with government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sectoral consensus building and networking. Major emphasis is laid on projecting a positive image of business, assisting industry to identify and execute corporate citizenship programmes. Partnerships with over 120 NGOs across the country carry forward our initiatives in integrated and inclusive development, which include health, education, livelihood, diversity management, skill development and environment, to name a few. CII has taken up the agenda of “Business for Livelihood” for the year 2010-11. Businesses are part of civil society and creating livelihoods is the best act of corporate social responsibility. Looking ahead, the focus for 2010-11 would be on the four key Enablers for Sustainable Enterprises: Education, Employability, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. While Education and Employability help create a qualified and skilled workforce, Innovation and Entrepreneurship would drive growth and employment generation. With 64 offices in India, 9 overseas in Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, UK, and USA, and institutional partnerships with 223 counterpart organisations in 90 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community. www.cii.in

PUB is a statutory board under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. It is the national water agency, managing Singapore’s water supply, water catchment and used water in an integrated way. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year at the Global Water Awards 2006. About PUB’s tagline: Water for All: Conserve, Value, Enjoy PUB has ensured a diversified and sustainable supply of water in Singapore with the Four National Taps – Local catchment water, Imported Water, NEWater, and Desalinated water. To provide water for all, PUB calls on all Singaporeans to play our part to conserve water, keep our water catchments and waterways clean and build a relationship with water so we can enjoy our water resources. We can then have enough water for all uses – for industry, for living, for life. www.pub.gov.sg

SUPPORTING ORGANISATION

	The Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), the realm of practicing managers, the policy think tank, the fountain-head of research and a leading consultancy providerthat pioneered post experience management education in India, to equip corporate managers, administrators, entrepreneurs and academicians in synthesising managerial theory and practice, to respond to the ever-increasing complexity of managerial issues confronting government, industrial enterprises and non-government organisations. Established in 1956, ASCI fuelled the process of professionalizing management, by synergizing a symbiotic blend of management development [training], consultancy and research. This unique blend coupled with information technology pursuit is structured to develop strategic thinking, reformist leadership, and state-of-the-art skills among practicing managers in India and the developing world. It strives to achieve competitive dominance by confronting existing and emerging challenges and effectively managing regulatory, government, commercial and non-commercial organizations. Over 75,000 participants from industry, government and non-government organizations in India and the developing world have taken advantage of nearly 200 management development programmes offered by ASCI every year and over 300 organisations have reaped benefits from its research and consultancy services. www.asci.org.in
	The Indian Water Works Association (IWWA) is a voluntary body of professionals concerned and connected with water supply for municipal, industrial, agricultural uses and treatment and disposal of wastewater. IWWA focuses basically on the entire "Water Cycle" encompassing the environmental, social, institutional, financing and technological issues. Founded in 1968 with headquarters at Mumbai, the IWWA has 27 Centers spread across the country and is very active in conducting different activities in the areas of Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment and Disposal. IWWA has a membership of more than 6800 plus professionals spread all over the country and abroad, comprising of Life Individual Members and Life Organization Members. www.iwwa.info
	The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is the apex business chamber that champions the interests of the Singapore business community in trade, investment and industrial relations.  It represents more than 15,000 companies as well as the local and foreign business chambers and key national and industry associations from business sectors that contribute significantly to the Singapore economy. The SBF created the South Asia Business Group (SABG), a high level business networking platform, to serve the needs of its member companies and the wider business community through value-added information exchanges and services. It is open to all corporations, companies and individuals interested in the India market.  SBF SABG actively organizes business missions, project facilitation, market seminars, business matching, CEO roundtable and other B2B & B4B events to keep members updated on the latest business developments and connect them to markets and opportunities. SBF SABG membership is free and applications are invited from all interested parties who are keen to participate in this networking platform. www.sbf.org.sg

SPONSORS

CONTACT PERSONS

For more information about the India Business Forum, please contact:

Ms. Lydia Tan
Email: tan_sim_yen@pub.gov.sg
Direct Line: (65) 6731 3707              (65) 6731 3707      
Facsimile: (65) 6731 3136

Ms. Rachel Ho
Email: rachel_ho@pub.gov.sg
Direct Line: (65) 8100 0797              (65) 8100 0797      
Facsimile: (65) 6731 3136

Mr. Alan Tan
Director (ASEAN & South Asia), Global Business Division, Singapore Business Federation
Email: alan.tan@sbf.org.sg
Direct Line: (65) 6827 6894              (65) 6827 6894      
Facsimile: (65) 6720 2873