Events
Engaging Cuba: Policy Options for the United States, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere
November 16, 2009 // 8:15am — 11:30am
A meeting was held to discuss the divergent perspectives within the international community over how best to engage Cuba.
The Prevention of Youth Violence in Latin America: Lessons Learned and Future Challenges
October 27, 2009 // 9:00am — 12:30pm
Citizens throughout Latin America cited crime as the most important problem facing their countries. This has risen over the last decade.
Populism of the 21st Century
October 08, 2009 // 9:00am — 6:00pm
The Latin American Program hosted a distinguished group of Latin American, U.S., and European scholars to discuss the revival of populism in Latin America and its consequences for the future of democratic governance in the region.
Woodrow Wilson Public Service Award
September 21, 2009 // 7:30pm — 10:00pm
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the Smithsonian Institution presents the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service to His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil.
La inserción económica internacional de Uruguay
September 14, 2009 // 8:45am — 5:00pm
This seminar on the political economy of Uruguay's international economic relations focused on Uruguay's policy choices in light of the global economic crisis and upcoming presidential elections, in one of Latin America's most stable democracies.
Latin America and the Caribbean: Economic Challenges and Opportunities in a Time of Crisis
September 11, 2009 // 11:30am — 12:30pm
Alicia Barcena addressed the global financial crisis in Latin America, re-thinking the role of the state in development and new fiscal covenant.
Poverty, Inequality, and the "New Left" in Latin America
July 21, 2009 // 9:00am — 10:30am
Economist Nora Lustig presented research done by the Wilson Center that examines trends in poverty reduction by left as well as non-left governments in Latin America.
Offsite Event: Luncheon with Edison Lobão, Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy
July 20, 2009 // 12:30pm — 2:00pm
***This event takes place at the Brazil-U.S. Business Council***Edison Lobão, Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy
That Little Infernal Cuban Republic: U.S. Policies Toward Cuba in Historical Perspective
July 15, 2009 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Contemporary U.S. policies toward Cuba and the domestic and international factors shaping the possibilities for a new bilateral relationship were discussed.
Innovation in Brazil, India, and South Africa: A New Drive for Economic Growth and Development
July 15, 2009 // 9:00am — 1:00pm
Event will take place in GenevaAmbassador Roberto Azevedo, Permanent Representative, Brazilian Mission in Geneva; Rafael Oliva, Advisor to the Presidency, Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES); Sérgio Queiroz, Assistant Coordinator of Scientific Innovation, The State of São Paulo Research Foundation; Paulo Sotero, Director of the Brazil Institute; Mr. Yonah Seleti, Director General, Department of Science and Technology, Pretoria; N.N. Prasad, Chief of Staff to the Director General, WIPO; Dominique Foray, Chair in Economics and Management of Innovation, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne; Ricardo Sennes, Professor of International Relations, Pontifícia Universidade Católica (PUC-SP)
