Latin America and the Caribbean has proved relatively resilient to the rising uncertainty in the global economy. However, over the last two decades growth rates have remained insufficient to reduce poverty and defuse social tensions. New opportunities in nearshoring and the global shift toward green production and renewable energy could help the region better integrate with the rest of the world and find paths for sustainable and inclusive growth.
Join us in a conversation with William Maloney, Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean, and high-level experts, as we explore new growth opportunities emerging in the global economy and how the region can actively engage to drive inclusive and sustainable development. The event aims to bring together key stakeholders who will discuss strategies to overcome obstacles for greater global integration and trade, attract foreign capital, and leverage the region’s comparative advantages.
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Maria Fernanda Garza is Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and is part of the group of advisors and leaders of the B20 and the United Nations Internet Governance Forum. From Mexico, she is the CEO of Orestia, business leader, strong advocate of business ethics, board member of several business organizations. She was VP of Employers at the 98th Session of the International Labour…
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Mr. K'Ombudo has designed and implemented economic development, trade, and investment projects while working in senior positions at the World Bank Group, the United Nations Development Program, and the International Trade Centre. He advised the Government of Mozambique during ascension to the SADC Free Trade Area and the Nigerian Presidency on developing the African Peer Review Mechanism. He is…
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During three decades of service in the public and private sectors, Mr. Kuria has made significant contributions to Kenya’s economic development. In two terms as elected Member of Parliament for Gatundu South, he served on committees including Budget and Appropriations; Public Works and Housing; and as vice chair, Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works and Housing. He was also a member of the…
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Jeffrey J. Schott joined the Peterson Institute for International Economics in 1983 and is a senior fellow working on international trade policy and economic sanctions. During his tenure at the Institute, Schott was also a visiting lecturer at Princeton University (1994) and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University (1986–88). He was a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for…
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Mr. Verghese is the Co-founder & Group CEO of Olam International Limited, a leading food and agri-business, headquartered in Singapore and ranking among the top 30 largest primary listed companies in terms of market capitalization on SGX-ST. In 2016, Fortune magazine recognized Olam at #23 in its ‘Change the World’ list. He is Chairman of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development…
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World Bank Group President David Malpass sat down with Adam Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, to discuss the rapidly changing global trade landscape, reshoring, and the risks and opportunities for developing countries.
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Katherine Casey is an Associate Professor of Political Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Her research explores the interactions between economic and political forces in developing countries, including the impact of government reforms and external interventions on institutional strength and economic growth. She is particularly interested in the role of information in enhancing…
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Vicky Chemutai is an Economist (under the Young Professional Program) with the Trade and Regional Integration Unit of the World Bank. Her focus area is on analysing the dynamics of international trade and its interactions with global issues which include, inter alia, climate change concerns. Prior to joining the World Bank in 2017, she worked with governments keen on using international trade as…
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Chad P. Bown, Reginald Jones Senior Fellow since March 2018, joined the Peterson Institute for International Economics as a senior fellow in April 2016. His research examines international trade laws and institutions, trade negotiations, and trade disputes. With Soumaya Keynes, he cohosts Trade Talks , a weekly podcast on the economics of international trade policy.
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