The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) announced the hosting of the Latin America and the Caribbean International Economic Forum 2025: How to return to the path of growth? to be held on January 29 and 30 at the Panama Convention Centre.
This high-level event will bring together global and regional leaders to discuss and formulate strategies to promote sustainable economic growth and the well-being of people from Latin America and the Caribbean.
The forum will be attended by several leaders including Sergio Díaz-Granados, Executive President of CAF; Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development; Carlos Felipe Jaramillo, World Bank Vice President for the Latin America and Caribbean region.
Also, Andrés Allamand, Ibero-American Secretary General; Felipe Larraín, Director of the Latin American Centre for Economic and Social Policies UC (CLAPES UC); Joseph Oughourlian, President of Grupo Prisa, Gustavo Santos, Director for the Americas of UN Tourism; Susan Segal, President of the Council of the Americas, Núria Vilanova, President of CEAPI, Rebecca Bill Chavez, Director of the Inter-American Dialogue, among others.
In addition, speeches will be delivered by Mateo Renzi, former Prime Minister of Italy; Helle Thorning-Schmidt, former Prime Minister of Denmark, and Jeremy Rifkin, sociologist and economist, among other globally renowned figures.
Context
Latin America and the Caribbean faces structural challenges that have limited its economic and social growth for decades. Despite having vast natural resources, a young and enterprising population, and enviable energy potential, the region continues to face low growth and high inequality.
The forum will address how the region can achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the coming years.
Objectives
The forum, which will serve as a meeting place between the private sector, government authorities and the multilateral sphere, will have as its main objective to identify and promote innovative strategies that strengthen institutions, promote innovation and digitalisation, advance the transition to green energy, develop strategic infrastructure and generate inclusive opportunities for all.
These initiatives are critical to overcoming current obstacles and creating a more dynamic and resilient economic environment.
"Latin America and the Caribbean has the potential to become a region of global solutions to the great challenges of development, but at the same time it must achieve sustained and inclusive growth and address its structural problems, such as inequalities, low productivity or poverty reduction. This Forum will be a key step towards these goals, as it will outline concrete action plans to improve the quality of life and create a fairer, more resilient and sustainable economy," said Sergio Díaz-Granados, CAF's Executive President.
Event development
During the two-day event, a series of sessions will be held that will include panel discussions, keynotes, and collaborative workshops. These activities will allow participants to explore in depth the challenges and opportunities of the region, promoting constructive dialogue and the exchange of innovative ideas.
Some of the topics to be discussed about are the following:
Economic Outlook 2025. Experts will analyse the economic situation of Latin America and the Caribbean for the year 2025.
Elevating Latin America and the Caribbean's presence in the global market. Strategies for an effective internationalisation of the region.
Circular economy in urban solid waste management in Latin America and the Caribbean. Focus on sustainable practices and their impact on the region.
How to return to the path of growth in the region? Analysis and proposals to boost economic growth.
Wealth and energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean. Exploring the role of renewable resources and energies.
Capital with Purpose: The New Era of Philanthropy and Impact Investing. New trends in investments that generate social and environmental impact.
Perspectives on the development of LAC. A vision for the future development of the region.
Technology to close financial inclusion gaps: challenges and opportunities. How technology can facilitate financial inclusion in the region.
The voice of businessmen and entrepreneurs: Challenges and commitments of the private sector. Analysis of the challenges and commitments of the private sector in the region.
Infrastructure for competitiveness: the railway as an engine of sustainable development and regional integration. Analysis of railway infrastructure as key to competitiveness and sustainability in the region.
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Published: 12/26/2024