Held in São Paulo, this roundtable discussion brought together leading corporate and non-profit representatives as well as academics to discuss the evolution of CSR and best practices, with a focus on Brazil. The program coincided with the AS/COA Latin American Cities Conference.
AS/COA's annual Latin American Cities Conference in São Paulo brought together high-level officials and leading experts to discuss Brazil’s growing economic and political heft as well as the challenges posed by the recent global economic slowdown.
As an opening speaker at the 2008 Latin American Cities Conference in São Paulo, AS/COA President Susan Segal highlighted Brazil's increasing importance worldwide, comparing it with Asian giants and emphasizing its role in promoting global trade talks.
Henrique Meirelles, Presidente do Banco Central do Brasil, fez um pronunciamentio na conferência e anual do Americas Society e Council of the Americas realizada em São Paulo no dia 10 de julho. O presidente exaltou importância do banco em controlar a inflacão neste período de intensa volatilidade global.
Following the release of first quarter indicators and news of record FDI rates, several Latin American countries showed capacity to weather global economic volatility. But analysts warn of slower growth in the coming year.
At the AS/COA book launch for Can America Compete?, a panel including the publication's contributions and co-editor debated whether Latin America's growth is sustainable and will allow the region to to break the cyclical boom and bust pattern that has historically characterized its economy.
As the Western Hemisphere experiences the consequences of rising food prices, experts and leaders seek to identify the crisis' source as well as solutions. A debate over biofuels has emerged with the food price hikes.