Viewpoints Americas

September 12, 2007

/ Aaron Schumacher

Aaron Schumacher of Tufts University notes the sharp disconnect between what is being taught and what should be taught about Latin America at U.S. universities. Many undergraduates possess little knowledge of issues such as energy security and sustainable development.

U.S. Policy

Viewpoints Americas

Financial Inclusiveness in Our Hemisphere

September 7, 2007

/ Carl Cira and Francisco Prior

Carl Cira, Director of the Florida International University Summit of the Americas Center, and Francisco Prior Sanz, Director of the Center’s Financial Inclusiveness Program, outline five ways to improve access to financial services. Their recent research focuses on lower income populations and remittance and microfinance recipients.

Economics & Finance

Viewpoints Americas

Latin America Steps Up as the United States Takes a Break

September 3, 2007

/ Gene Huang

Gene Huang, Chief Economist for FedEx Express, analyzes Latin America’s role in helping to driving economic growth. Greater access to the global economy, which is possible through improved logistics operations, is a key to truly excelling.

Economics & Finance

Viewpoints Americas

Singapore: The Ideal Asian Business Partner

July 26, 2007

/ Satvinder Singh

International Enterprise Singapore’s Americas Director Satvinder Singh highlights the advantages of conducting business with Singapore, a gateway to the Chinese and Indian markets. Latin America is also an increasingly important destination for Singaporean companies.

Asia & Latin America

Viewpoints Americas

Accountability Rare in Latin American Schools

July 24, 2007

/ Jeffrey M. Puryear and Laura Moodey

Jeffrey Puryear, Vice President for Social Policy at the Inter-American Dialogue, and Laura Moodey, Director for Education Policy at Fundacion IDEA, emphasize the link between accountability and improving the region’s education quality. Accountability hinges on promoting standards, information, consequences, and authority.

Gender & Social Equality

Viewpoints Americas

Immigrants Key to Future U.S. Economy

June 6, 2007

/ Jason Marczak

As the U.S. population ages and birth rates decline, immigrant labor will be one of the few sources for future labor growth, writes AS/COA Director of Policy, Jason Marczak. Across the Atlantic, foreign-born labor is also an important economic resource but integration policies stifle newcomers’ ability to contribute economically.

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Capturing the Americas Opportunity

May 9, 2007

/ Canadian Minister of International Trade David Emerson

Canadian Minister of International Trade David Emerson emphasizes that strategic interests reach well beyond North America. His country is committed to helping its hemispheric partners create opportunities and reduce poverty through greater economic cooperation.

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