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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.

Publications

Events

G20 in Rio
Feb
24
2025

Book Talk: The Challenge of the American Countries at the G20

The Georgetown Americas Institute is pleased to host Jorge Argüello, former Argentine ambassador to the United States, for a presentation of the book The Challenge of the American Countries at the G20 (2024), compiled by the ambassador and featuring sherpas to the presidents of the five American G20

Videos

Breaking Latin America’s Cycle of Low Growth and Violence (Video)

February 6, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes

Global Outlook: Latin America's Place in the World (Video)

February 5, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 7 minutes

A Conversation with Peruvian Ambassador Alfredo Ferrero (Video)

January 30, 2025

Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes