Scotland’s future in the global market place will be discussed by a world leading authority in the Scottish Parliament today.

Dr Pierre-Alain Schieb, who is a senior advisor to the Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), will address an audience made up of academic and business leaders.

He is a senior adviser to the international organisation, which is tasked with helping governments tackle economic, social and governance challenges. Schieb is manager of the OECD International Futures Programme and Head of OECD Futures Projects, which aims to provide the organisation with early warning of emerging issues and analysis of key long-term concerns to help governments develop economic strategy. 

Schieb will look at potential opportunities for the Scottish economy to grow in the global marketplace at the event, which is run by Scotland's Futures Forum in conjunction with Stirling University.

Scotland Futures Forum Director Robert Rae said: “Dr Schieb’s visit will be a rare opportunity to hear a considered and provocative view on the future development of the Scottish economy within the global context, from a key leader in the international futures field.”

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