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Street mural in Colombia depicting three afro latinas with flowers in their ears and paint in their eyes

Social and Cultural Inclusion

Democratization and growth have contributed to more free, creative, and open societies across much of Latin America, but deep inequality and poor social services persist. Institute activities might include projects that highlight the inclusion challenges posed by governance and economic development, deeper collaboration with Jesuit universities in the region, and service and research trips for Georgetown faculty.

Events

Favela in Brazil
May
7
2024

Origins of Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is one of the most unequal regions in the world, along with the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. However, we know less about the historical factors that might have led to LAC’s socioeconomic inequities and the persistent transmission of socioeconomic status

Videos

Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean (Video)

May 7, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes

A Conversation with Minister of Finance of Paraguay Carlos Fernandez (Video)

April 19, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes

Latin America’s Untapped Opportunities in Global Value Chains (Video)

April 4, 2024

Duration: 1 hour 51 minutes