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Reimagining Growth

Is Latin America's Economic Tide Turning?

January 22, 2025
15:00–15:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Latin America has made progress in its economic recovery and a 2.5% growth is expected in 2025 amid more favourable economic conditions. However, the region continues to face structural challenges to drive social and economic prosperity. How can the region improve its use of natural resources and human capital, leverage its geographic position and use technology to enhance productivity and...
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Speakers

FB
Fernando Honorato Barbosa
Chief Economist
Banco Bradesco
VH
Victor Bisono Haza
Minister of Industry, Trade and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Ministry of Industry, Trade and SMEs of the Dominican Republic
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Arancha Gonzalez Laya
Dean
Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), Sciences Po
LK
Linda Kirkpatrick
President, Americas
Mastercard
DR
Demian Reidel
Chairman of the Council of Advisors of the President of Argentina
Argentina Government

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