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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.

Events

Carlos Fernandez
Apr
19
2024

A Conversation with Minister of Finance of Paraguay Carlos Fernandez

The Paraguayan economy has experienced consistent growth over the last two decades. While it is the eighth largest economy in Latin America, as a significant exporter of agriculture, livestock, and hydropowerwhich comprise up to 80% of its direct exportsthe country is vulnerable to external

Videos

Why Does Latin America Matter? (Video)

February 12, 2024

Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes

A Conversation with Xóchitl Gálvez (Video)

February 5, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 44 minutes

Globalization, Trade and Regionalism in Latin America and the Caribbean (Video)

January 18, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 26 minutes