The Georgetown Americas Institute’s Latin America in the Global Economy (LAGE) program is a multiyear initiative to advance research and promote dialogue within the academy and with governments, the private sector, and civil society around the most…
Drawing on the substantial expertise located across Georgetown University’s 10 schools, the institute will coordinate a research agenda within the University that seeks to obtain a clear understanding of the nature and magnitude of corruption in…
As of October 2024, China’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to an impressive US$3.261 trillion, maintaining their position as the largest in the world for several consecutive years. This remarkable achievement highlights the strength and resilience of China’s economy, as well as its pivotal…
This report aims to provide background on the situation in Haiti to provide a starting point for conversations on possible solutions for Haiti’s current crisis, triggered by the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021.
Independent and effective anti-corruption institutions are critical to successfully combatting corruption through criminal enforcement. Using the Jakarta Principles and Colombo Commentary as the standards for analysis, this paper explores the adequacy of anti-corruption institutions responsible for…
The policy brief is based on recommendations discussed during a policy workshop hosted by the Georgetown Americas Institute in May 2023. These recommendations identify specific and meaningful reforms that can be reasonably implemented in each country to address some of the weaknesses in their…
On March 8, 2023, the Georgetown Americas Institute hosted a small group of anti-corruption experts from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico for a policy workshop in Washington, DC.
The Georgetown Americas Institute is pleased to announce two new collaborative research projects: "Understanding and Addressing Corruption in Latin America and the Caribbean" and "Latin America in the Global Economy."
The Georgetown Americas Institute has awarded its first round of collaborative research grants for faculty that focus on the institute's themes and fellowships for students to work with faculty on research projects.
