AS/COA panelists discussed models for financial inclusion in Latin America, examining how microfinance, mobile technology, and joint ventures can help deliver financial services.
Program Summaries
Council of the Americas and the Millennium Challenge Corporation held a panel discussion with representatives from the U.S. government and the private sector to share experiences, challenges, and lessons learned to promote trade and development for aid effectiveness in Latin America.
As Mexico gears up for its upcoming 2012 presidential elections, an AS/COA panel explored the country’s economic prospects, market competitiveness, and overall political environment.
Influential city legislators from Birmingham, Nashville, and New York City gave first-hand accounts of how immigrants and immigration policy are affecting their communities.
At AS/COA's 2011 Brazil Economic Conference, speakers explored issues such as economic policy, the impact of the international financial crisis, social issues, and infrastructure development.
In conjunction with the opening of the UN General Assembly, Americas Society and Council of the Americas hosted a series of public programs with presidents of Latin Americas. Access materials from the events.
An AS/COA Miami panel featuring Haiti's former prime minister explored why the country is reaching a critical turning point.