Summary: São Paulo 2016 - Competitiveness and the Business Environment in Brazil

Wednesday, April 6, 2016  |  Luisa Leme and Kariela Almonte

Speakers at AS/COA’s São Paulo conference outlined the hurdles ahead and points of optimism for the Brazilian economy.  ... Read More

Resumen: Lima – Innovación y tecnología como motores de desarrollo económico

Thursday, January 21, 2016  |  Pablo Medina Uribe and Holly K. Sonneland

Proveer acceso a internet a las generaciones más jóvenes es critico al desarrollo del país, dijeron los expertos. ... Read More

Summary: COP21 - UN Conference on Climate Change and Implications for the Western Hemisphere

Monday, January 11, 2016  |  Bianca Lagrutta

High levels of private-sector engagement in the clean energy economy provided a tailwind for negotiations, said the panelists. ... Read More

Summary - Book Launch of A Fragmented Continent: Latin America and the Global Politics of Climate Change

Wednesday, November 18, 2015  |  Ivana Mellers

The most important risk Latin America faces, the authors concluded, is the danger of being left behind if countries do not keep pace with global climate change efforts. ... Read More

Summary: Challenges and Opportunities in Guatemala and Central America's Energy Sector

Monday, November 16, 2015  |  Bianca Lagrutta

The high-level panel with three current and former energy ministers affirmed that Guatemala’s energy industry is experiencing a great moment. ... Read More

Summary – Venezuela's December Elections: A Democratic Turning Point?

Monday, October 26, 2015  |  Bianca Lagrutta

The context for the upcoming legislative elections is not ideal, the speakers agreed. ... Read More

Summary: Women's Hemispheric Network Annual Conference and Networking Event

Friday, October 23, 2015  |  Jacqueline De La Cruz

Prominent figures from HSBC, Estée Lauder, McKinsey, and more talked about women in leadership and how men can join the discussion on gender parity in the workplace. ... Read More

Summary – Launch and Public Panel: Social Inclusion in the Americas

Thursday, September 17, 2015  |  Ivana Mellers

Speakers highlighted the benefits of and difficulties with collecting ethnicity and race data. ... Read More

Summary: A Conversation on the Rio Olympics - Faster, Higher, Stronger

Wednesday, August 5, 2015  |  Connor Smith

The 2016 Summer Olympics are a historic opportunity for Brazil to effect lasting social change while reaping investment benefits. ... Read More