Panelists shared predictions on the economic, financial, and trade outlook for the Americas in 2012, including growth rates and expanding ties with Asia.

Investing for social or environmental impact is still a brand new field. Here's a road map to take you past the pitfalls.

"Tax evasion in the country is really high," said Peruvian Minister of Economy and Public Finance Luis Miguel Castilla during AS/COA's 2011 Latin American Cities conference in Lima. (en español)

"Peru is a great destination for foreign investment," said AS/COA's Susan Segal at the 2011 Latin American Cities conference in Lima.

AS/COA's 2011 Latin American Cities conference in Lima will feature opening remarks by Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Rafael Roncagliolo, and a closing speech by Peruvian President Ollanta Humala.

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.

Pairing philanthropy and profit takes work—and smart regulation. Antony Bugg-Levine and Jed Emerson explore impact investing in a preview article from the Fall 2011 issue of Americas Quarterly.