Since the commodities boom faded five years ago, Latin America and the Caribbean countries have been searching for a new path that will bring back the growth enjoyed during the first decade of the century.
This raises a number of key questions. How can growth be reactivated? How can the most vulnerable be protected? How can governments make important investments in infrastructure and productivity in the face of global economic slowdown?
Our experts will address these issues and respond to your questions.
On Wednesday, October 5, World Bank Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, Augusto de la Torre, will share the region’s 2017 economic outlook and discuss how each country is facing these challenges. He will also examine the potential for boosting growth through trade.
There are three key aspects of the economic situation which will guide the discussion:
1. Growth in the region has slowed down in the last five years. There are some bright spots like Panama and ...
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