In the first half of 2008, AS/COA hosted hosted an exciting line-up of programs with public and private sector leaders, published new reports and journals, and highlighted Canadian artists through our cultural offerings.
The Council of the Americas held the 38th Annual Washington Conference on the Americas on May 6 and 7, drawing together a selection of the region's most influential officials—including the presidents of the United States and Panama—to address the most pressing policy issues affecting the Western Hemisphere.
Access AS/COA's 2007 Annual Report to learn more about about the organizations' programs and publications in 2007.
In 2007, AS/COA reached more leaders from the public and private sectors, consolidating our position as the preeminent forum for the discussion of hemispheric issues. We hosted more Latin American Cities conferences than ever before, debuted our policy journal, launched a new website, and held a series of Argentine cultural programs. Learn more about AS/COA in 2007.
In 2008, AS/COA launched new initiatives bringing together leaders of the public and private sectors, hosting approximately 170 programs in New York, Washington DC, Miami, and Latin America. Highlights include opening a Representative Office in Miami, our website tripling its readership, and our expanded cultural program offerings. Learn more about AS/COA in 2008.
In 2007, AS/COA hosted more Latin American Cities Conferences than ever before. Conferences and related private and working group events took place in Mexico, El Salvador, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Peru, and Bolivia.
AS/COA hosted leaders from the Americas during the month of the UN General Assembly, including presidents of Bolivia; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Ecuador; and the leading Argentinean presidential candidate.
