Editor’s Picks: Top Content from the Energy Advisor 2020
Editor’s picks for most notable editions of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Energy Advisor weekly publication from 2020.
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Editor’s Picks: Top Content from the Latin America Advisor in 2020
Editor’s picks for most notable editions of the Latin America Advisor publications from 2020.
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Economic Recovery and Rebuilding the Social Fabric in Latin America and the Caribbean
On December 15, the Dialogue hosted “Economic Recovery and Rebuilding the Social Fabric in Latin America and the Caribbean,” an online event organized in partnership with United Way.
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Evaluating the Impact of the Pandemic on Early Childhood Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
On December 9, the Regional Network for Measuring Early Childhood Development (REMDI), the Inter-American Dialogue, and the UNICEF Regional Office, convened a webinar to present and evaluate efforts across LAC countries to measure the impact of the pandemic on early childhood development.
Foro sobre la educación inicial de calidad en México
El 6 de noviembre, 2020, se realizó un foro virtual con el propósito de dar a conocer las recomendaciones contenidas en la Declaración del Foro Regional a representantes del gobierno en primera infancia de las 32 entidades federativas en México.
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Es hora de utilizar los ingresos de las industrias extractivas para combatir el cambio climático y promover la recuperación verde
Durante un evento del Diálogo Interamericano el 16 de diciembre, se enfatizó en que a medida que las economías intentan reconstruirse luego de la crisis generada por el Covid-19, surge la oportunidad de acelerar la mitigación del cambio climático, la adaptación al mismo, y de elaborar modelos económicos más sostenibles. Los ingresos de las industrias extractivas pueden proporcionar recursos cruciales para cumplir este objetivo bajo un modelo eficiente en términos de inclusión social e impacto ambiental.
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Rethinking Drug Policy in the Americas
On December 15, 2020, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted the webinar “Rethinking Drug Policy in the Americas.” The panel discussed the report of the Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission, its evaluations of US counternarcotics policy in the Americas and recommendations for its reform.
Virtual Degree Programs in Initial Teacher Training – An Emerging Option in the Digital World
In this report, we review virtual degree programs from seven countries to evaluate the availability and viability of online learning as an option for teacher training in LAC.
Will Chile’s Pension Withdrawals Cause Long-Term Pain?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on Chile allowing pension withdrawals for citizens to deal with the economic crisis.
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Political Transition: United States-Argentina Relations, Energy and Climate, and a Discussion of the Incoming Biden Administration
The Institute of the Americas held a virtual roundtable December 3-4, 2020, on barriers and opportunities for hydrocarbon development in Argentina. Lisa Viscidi, director of the Energy, Climate Change & Extractive Industries Program at the Dialogue, was a panelist at the event. She discussed president-elect Biden’s energy plans, US-Argentine relations, and clean technology investment.
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Forward Together: A Conversation with Former Presidents of the Americas
On December 10, 2020, more than 700 participants joined live for “Forward Together: A Conversation with Former Presidents of the Americas,” a virtual panel of former presidents featuring Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica, Ricardo Lagos of Chile, Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia, and Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico. The discussion was moderated by Karen DeYoung of The Washington Post. The program began with opening remarks by Michael Shifter, president of the Dialogue, and Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., co-chair of the Dialogue’s Board of Directors, offered closing remarks.
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Chinese Investment in LAC: Post-Pandemic Prospects
Panelists expected Chinese involvement in a wide range of LAC sectors in the coming months and years.
Shifter: “Ortega perhaps has some wishful thinking, and he may have a rude awakening”
Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, spoke with Frederic Puglie of The Washington Times about the current situation in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The conversation also explored how the incoming Biden administration will deal with the leaders of these left-leaning countries.
Foro sobre la educación inicial de calidad en Colombia
El 11 de noviembre, 2020 se realizó un foro virtual con expertos y representates del gobierno en primera infancia en Colombia con el propósito de discutir las recomendaciones de la Declaración del Foro Regional de Calidad.
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LGBTQ Rights and US Foreign Policy: A Need to Lead
On December 3, the Dialogue partnered with the Victory Institute to host the event “LGBTQ Rights and US Foreign Policy: A Need to Lead” as part of the 2020 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference.