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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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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

Political and Economic Outlook of Peru (Video)

March 2, 2026

Duration: 58 minutes

The London Consensus, Evolving Global Order, and Implications for Latin America (Video)

February 19, 2026

Duration: 1 hour 0 minutes

Book Talk: Politicizing Business: How Firms Are Made to Serve the Party-State in China (Video)

February 3, 2026

Duration: 1 hour 8 minutes