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Economic Growth and Innovation

Latin American economies have made great strides over the past two decades, but more recent slower growth has underscored the importance of forward-looking government policies. Institute activities might include research and convenings that identify and disseminate best practices in innovation, and short courses that bring together business and policy elites to address challenges of sustainable growth.

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Events

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Mar
24
2026

Colombia's Next President: What Comes After the Vote?

The Georgetown Americas Institute invites you to a half-day conference on Colombia's political and governance outlook at a pivotal moment in the country's democratic trajectory. As Colombians prepare to choose their next president, the election arrives against a backdrop of compounding challenges:

Videos

GEO-LAC: The Future of U.S. Trade Policy and Its Implications for Latin America and the Caribbean (Video)

November 12, 2025

Duration: 52 minutes

The Americas and the World Forum (Video)

November 10, 2025

Duration: 8 hours 33 minutes

Europe and Latin America in the New Trade Order (Video)

October 23, 2025

Duration: 58 minutes