Americas Quarterly Launch Event: Colombia's Post-Peace Challenges

November 30, 2017

Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Panels and Discussion...

Crowne Plaza Tequendama Bogotá

Carrera 10 No. 26-21

Bogotá

Live broadcast

Overview

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Colombia’s peace deal was historic. But for prosperity to take hold, politicians, business leaders, and civil society will have to quickly address longstanding economic roadblocks—from high inequality and unemployment, to insufficient infrastructure and a feeble education system. Drug policy also factors into almost every major challenge facing Colombia today, and will play an important role in determining the country’s future peace.

Join Americas Quarterly for the launch of our special report on Colombia after the FARC, featuring expert panels on how the country can bring economic opportunity and social inclusion to all its citizens. The panelists will discuss what is needed to meet the challenges that remain, as well as opportunities for common ground in public health, law enforcement, and urban policy approaches to the drugs issue.

This event will be in Spanish.
Online registration is now closed. You may still register in person, starting at 8:00 a.m.

Speakers:

Rafael Pardo, High Commissioner for Post-Conflict, Presidency of the Republic of Colombia @RafaelPardo
Fernando Carrillo Flórez, Inspector General of Colombia @fcarrilloflorez
Leonardo Villar, Director, Fedesarrollo @Fedesarrollo
Lyana Latorre, Senior Director of Corporate Social Engagement, Arcos Dorados
Julián Wilches, Researcher, Fundación Ideas Para la Paz @julianwilches
John Otis, Journalist and Author of Law of the Jungle @JohnOtis
Herney Ruiz, Area Leader for Peace and Community Relations in Lerma, Cauca, and Coca Leaf Grower
Sebastián Lanz, Director, Observatory of Transitions and Post-Conflict, Temblores NGO @sebastianlanz
Ana María Rueda, Adviser for Anti-Drug Policy, Ministry of Justice and Law
Adriana La Rotta, Senior Director of Media Relations, Americas Society/Council of the Americas @adrianalarotta
Brian Winter, Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly; Vice President of Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas @BrazilBrian

Registration: This event is complimentary for all registrants.
Prior registration is required.

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Press: mediarelations@as-coa.org
Cancellation: Contact Juan Serrano-Badrena at jserrano@counciloftheamericas.org before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29.

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Agenda

Baje la agenda en español.

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Special Interview

Rafael Pardo, High Commissioner for Post-Conflict, Presidency of the Republic of Colombia
Brian Winter, Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly; Vice President of Public Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Panel: Economic Development and Job Creation

Leonardo Villar, Director, Fedesarrollo
Lyana Latorre, Senior Director of Corporate Social Engagement, Arcos Dorados
John Otis, Journalist; Author of Law of the Jungle
Brian Winter, Editor-in-Chief, Americas Quarterly; Vice President of Public Policy, Americas Society/Council of the Americas (moderator)

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Panel: Public Policy on Drugs and Economic Prosperity

Julián Wilches, Researcher, Fundación Ideas para la Paz
Ana María Rueda, Asesora, Dirección Política contra las Drogas, Ministerio de
Justicia y del Derecho
Herney Ruiz, Area Leader for Peace and Community Relations in Lerma, Cauca, and Coca Leaf Grower
Sebastián Lanz, Director, Observatory of Transitions and Post-Conflict, Temblores NGO
Adriana La Rotta, Senior Director of Media Relations, Americas Society/Council of the Americas; columnist, El Tiempo (moderator)

10:30 – 10:50 a.m. Closing Keynote