Companies ranging from Brazilian toy retailers to Chilean hotels present ample opportunities for private equity and venture capital investment in Latin America, an AS/COA panel found.

AS/COA held a panel discussion on the impact of high and volatile food prices on the poor, the role of political commitment to ending hunger, and the challenges and opportunities for income growth in the agriculture sector.

Speakers at this October 29 featured experts from the Mexican government, multilateral organizations, and the private sector. Their discussion focused on project financing, public-private partnerships, and regulatory frameworks to attract private investors.