WEF to conduct roundtable on Latin America during April 5-6

04 Apr '06

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World Economic Forum (WEF) on Latin America brings together a select group of over 280 leaders from 27 countries has announces that it will conduct roundtable on Latin America will take place in São Paolo, Brazil from 5-6 April.

Held under the theme of "Building a Stronger Latin America in the Global Economy", the World Economic Forum on Latin America will provide a unique platform to assess the current economic outlook and influence the policy and regulatory environment, which will allow the region to become more competitive on a global scale.

The World Economic Forum on Latin America brings together a select group of over 280 leaders from 27 countries. 71 percent of participants are business chiefs; 29 participants represent civil society while 16 heads of state, ministers and central bank governors are also taking part.

"In view of the presidential elections in Chile, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela this year, the World Economic Forum on Latin America will provide a timely opportunity to discuss the main regional challenges, business prospects and public policy priorities," said Peter Torreele, Managing Director, World Economic Forum.

"The challenge for Latin America is whether the region can take advantage of the marked economic recovery to strengthen its competitiveness on a global scale, reconcile social and environmental concerns, and ensure sustained growth in the long term."

The roundtable's programme focuses on four core themes: Managing the Impact of Global and Regional Risks, Improving Competitiveness, Continuing the Integration Agenda, and Re-evaluating the Investment Framework. It is structured mainly around workshops and group discussions to reinforce interaction and ensure the emergence of concrete proposals.

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