Speakers at AS/COA's microfinance panel discussed the scope of microfinance and social impact investment in Latin America today, considering current trends and future prospects in the field, as well as barriers to growth.

Over the past decade, Peru experienced sustained growth, allowing the country to achieve one of the highest savings and lowest inflation rates in Latin America. AS/COA's Lima conference, with remarks by President Alan García, highlighted the country's poverty reduction and economic successes.

Finance ministers fell short of reaching an agreement on currency policy at a weekend IMF-hosted meeting, stoking fears about the “currency war” decried by Brazil’s Guido Mantega.

Part travelogue, part policy analysis, the book offers Rohter’s account of the turnaround Brazil has undergone since emerging from military dictatorship in 1985. Access a summary of the AS/COA book launch.

The Dominican president outlined his country's economic successes in recent years while highlighting areas for future growth and investment. “We once produced jobs to survive," said Fernández. "Now we need to produce jobs that improve workers’ lives."

"We want to create a society of opportunities," said Chile's President Sebastián Piñera during September 22 remarks. The president noted that Chile is on track to rank second in Latin America and first among OECD countries in terms of economic growth.

Americas Society honored President of Peru Alan García with its highest award in recognition of his achievements while in office. "I want to tell you that this is not going to be a lost opportunity,” said the president. “We are going to keep growing quickly and overcome poverty."