The Forum had focused on the fact that for nearly a decade Latin America has had a positive and sustained economic growth, but nevertheless, a quarter of its population lives in poverty and limited access to basic services and infrastructure .
Latin America faces the challenge of building a solid financial architecture, offering a quality education for all, develop sources of clean and diversified energy and use natural resources sustainably.
Although the region is emerging consensus on the need to preserve and strengthen democracies, there is no unanimity on how to reduce poverty and inequality. To build the foundations of a new development cycle, you need a redesign in regional cooperation that is based on progressive values and mutual trust.
Regional meetings are designed to make visible the challenges facing Latin American countries and local communities. These meetings also bring to light the solutions to be discussed and disseminated to regional and global level. The World Economic Forum on Latin America in Cartagena will be the fifth regional meeting. The last meetings have been held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2009), Cancun, Mexico (2008), Santiago de Chile (2007) and Sao Paulo, Brazil (2006).
Colombia was chosen to host the World Economic Forum for Latin America at the request of members of the group, and who recognized the economic and social transformation of the country, as well as advances in security.
According to the director for Latin America World Economic Forum, Emilio Lozoya, the description is also a sign of confidence inspired by Colombia to the global leaders and entrepreneurs interested in investing in countries with sound public finances and growth prospects.
"Members of the World Economic Forum, among which are the thousand largest companies in the world, called after a series of consultations that this event will be held in Colombia. This attests that Colombia has undergone a major transformation in the social, economic sphere, also attests to the admiration that exist in Latin America by security policies that have been implemented, "said the manager.
Among the most urgent issues to be discussed at this meeting are the need for strategies to improve competitiveness, attract foreign investment in the long term, seek mechanisms to promote regional and international trade, innovation in clean technologies and more sustainable use of resources natural.
Also investigated to reduce the housing deficit and diversify energy sources and policies to improve access to quality education and health services, all aiming to put the priorities on economic growth and socioeconomic equitable economic scenario for the region.
The leaders meeting in Colombia address the prospects for Latin America and represent business, government, academia, civil society, media and other influential actors who will be responsible to suggest decisions against the global and regional challenges through bilateral meetings , collaborative platforms and sectoral dialogue. His goal is to make a difference in the priority issues of regional development.
The co-chairs of the meeting reflect the profile of the participants. Latin America For the 10 participants on the theme of cooperation are: Luiz Fernando Furlan, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Food BRF, Brazil, Graham Mackay, SABMiller CEO, United Kingdom, Luis Fernando Alarcon Mantilla, President and CEO Grupo Empresarial ISA, Colombia, Jorge Londono Saldarriaga, President and CEO of Bancolombia, Colombia, and James S. Turley, Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young, United States.
Under the motto "New partnerships for sustainable recovery," the fifth Latin American meeting will bring together global and regional leaders to discuss major trends, opportunities and challenges in the region.
Latin America has over 600 million people, and the global crisis facing economic and political stability. Increases in social spending and improving the quality of the jobs have helped to reduce regional poverty rate. However, inequality is still prevalent and needs to be done urgently to dramatic improvements in production, the rules of the supply chain, energy and transport infrastructure and in education and health systems.
Participants discussed issues related to investment opportunities, governance and international cooperation for the improvement of regional trade, security and environmental performance. The role of regional actors to address specific problems affecting Latin America, including support for Haiti and the monitoring of the reconstruction of Chile, are also part of this year, based mainly on the following pillars: Demography, Democracy and Governance, which lead to the green economy new opportunities for cooperation; road to economic recovery and reduce inequality in Latin America.
New Alliances for a Sustainable Recovery
Under the theme "New partnerships for sustainable recovery," the fifth Latin American meeting will bring together global and regional leaders to discuss major trends, opportunities and challenges in the region.
Latin America, a region of 600 million people, has faced the last global depression, political and economic stability. Increases in social spending and improvements in the quality of work have helped to reduce regional poverty rate.
However, inequality is still prevalent and urgent need for radical improvements in standards of production and supply chain, energy infrastructure and transportation as well as in education and health systems.
Participants will observe aspects of investment opportunities, governance and international cooperation for the strengthening of regional trade, security and environmental compliance. The role of regional actors to address specific problems affecting Latin America, including support for Haiti, is also part of the program this year.
The following is the Programme Sub-themes and sessions Title
1. Demography, Democracy and Governance
In recent years Latin America has been able to reconcile the political opening with the economic stability through increased social spending and reducing unemployment and poverty. Popular support and confidence in democracy has increased by 11% in Latin America over the past eight years, a situation that has been given by the economic growth, more effective social policies and better income distribution . However, the challenges that advances in equality of income and the consolidation of democracy have not been fully achieved. During the months próximos12 presidential changes take place in Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Costa Rica and Brazil, as well as elections in Venezuela. Over the next decade, the region will host sporting events like World Cup 2014 FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games 2016.
• Demographic changes in Latin America
• Regional Governance redesigned (GRI)
• Latin American Leadership 2.0 (YGL)
• The next 10 years for Latin America.
2. Road to recovery
Many countries in Latin America and the Caribbean enjoyed high economic growth rates between 2002 and 2007, and a moderate decline during the recent crisis. Rising commodity prices, reduced investment flows and reduced remittance flows provided mixed signals for rapid recovery. Moreover, innovation and productivity, with respect to other emerging economies have increased their development, even during years of good macroeconomic performance. How do savings rates and investment can increase rates and increase productivity growth? How can the existing stock of savings to be invested wisely to reform the institutions, improve education quality, improve technological innovation, addressing security issues and respond to the demand for infrastructure? What are the main priorities and where to go these investments?
• Economic Outlook: commodity exchange and growth
• Innovation, entrepreneurship and competitiveness (GGC)
• Investment in Critical Infrastructure: The Road Ahead
• Sustainable tourism: a new engine for growth
• Latin America: Integrated Capital Markets
3. New opportunities for cooperation
Latin America has escaped to a large extent, the severe damage to their financial systems, and is showing signs of economic recovery. Large regional economies have returned to their domestic markets and have continued to diversify its foreign relations, particularly with China and other developing countries, reflecting changing patterns of trade. China will soon become the second largest partner of the economy, their exports may reach 10% of world trade, what new opportunities for cooperation between countries of Latin America, Asia and the Middle East? What reforms are needed to enhance regional trade and sustainable tourism? How to contribute to Haiti's reconstruction and employment generation?
• Latin America tour, and going to the East (GGC)
• Trade and Integration in the Americas
• Latin American Can Feed the World?
• Crime and insecurity
• New horizons for Haiti
4. Reducing Inequalities in Latin America
Latin America remains the world's most unequal region, taking into account the inadequate levels of health care delivery, education, infrastructure and security. Although the innovation policy in recent decades has enhanced the capabilities of governments to address social challenges, ECLAC estimates that people living in poverty will reach 189 million by the end of 2009 (34.1% the population), and extreme reach 76 million (13.7% of the population). Education is undoubtedly one of the most potent weapons against inequality. What are the best strategies to provide better quality education, reduce the housing deficit and that the health returns from growing in the social investment budget?
• Education and knowledge: The new goods (IEG)
• Eradication of housing shortage
• Health Transformation in Latin America
• Music for social change
• Increasing social returns on investment (social entrepreneurs)
5. Leading the green economy
The year 2010 will be the International Year for Biological Diversity, which celebrates the maintenance of biodiversity and finding solutions to the climate change crisis. After Copenhagen, the negotiators hope to finalize the talks in November in Mexico, to reach agreement on global climate in the years after 2012, which involved stakeholders, objectives, actions and governance structures to oversee mitigation and adaptation initiatives. Given its importance, the region can influence the sustainability dialogues because of their natural resources and unique set of circumstances that make it special. How do Latin American countries can continue liderand a more secure, cleaner and more inclusive? How can Latin American countries to promote environmental sustainability, the balance of food production, renewable energy, conservation of ecosystems, while economically exploit its vast natural resources?
• Towards the prosperity of low carbon
• REDD + and the Amazon biome
• From Copenhagen to Cancun: The road to COP 16
World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010 - Cartagena de Indias, Colombia from April 6 to 8
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