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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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Sep
28
2026

Assessing Sovereign Risk: Credit Ratings and Emerging Markets

Sovereign credit ratings play a central role in global financial markets, shaping how investors assess risk, allocate capital, and evaluate the economic outlook of countries. The Georgetown Americas Institute is pleased to welcome Mauro Leos, former managing director of the Americas in Moody’s…

Videos

Who Gets Ahead and Why: Inequality, Meritocracy, and Social Mobility in the Americas (Video)

August 27, 2026

Duration: 8 hours 47 minutes

GEO-LAC: A New Stage of Latin American Integration—Assessment, Challenges, and Unfinished Agendas (Video)

August 21, 2026

Duration: 51 minutes

Peru: The Economic Agenda for the New Government (Video)

August 12, 2026

Duration: 1 hour 0 minutes