Thursday, April 10, 2008

Meeting in Cancun


The World Economic Forum released today more details during a press conference on the eve of its regional meeting in Latin America. The World Economic Forum on Latin America, scheduled to take place in Cancún, Mexico, from 15 to 16 April 2008, will bring together over 500 top global leaders from business, politics, government, academia, civil society and the media from 46 countries.


Under the theme "Securing a Place in an Uncertain Economic Landscape", the meeting will be co-hosted by the Government of Mexico under the patronage of President Felipe Calderón, who will be participating in the event.


The meeting in Mexico will focus on discovering and highlighting business opportunities brought about by the successful execution of a priority reform agenda. A globally attuned agenda that secures Latin America’s place in a shifting global landscape will be built around five core pillars:Global Trends and Economic Shifts, Asia and Latin America, Merging Business and the Environment, Growth through Critical Investments, Enhancing Innovation in Business and Social Issues.




Importance: Any move to improve economic standards of Latin America is a good move. Hopefully this meeting will acomplish its goals.


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