9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Central American Prosperity and Security
As growing numbers of migrants seeking asylum, AS/COA will hold a public event in Washington assessing the root causes of the region’s migratory wave.
Overview
Catch up with the discussion on Twitter: #CAmigration | @ASCOA
Americas Society/Council of the Americas will hold a public event on Central American development and migration.
In the wake of ongoing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border, including growing numbers of migrants seeking asylum, increased border security, and potential restrictions on trade flows, it is timely to assess the root causes of this wave of migration from the Northern Triangle, and to evaluate how efforts to create a safer and more prosperous region might be improved.
Program Agenda:
9:40 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Keynote Remarks and Davos-style interview
- Kevin McAleenan, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection @CBP_McAleenan
- Eric Farnsworth, Vice President, Americas Society/Council of the Americas (interviewer) @ericfarns
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Panel Discussion
Speakers:
- Alejandro Alemán, Professor of Practice and Governance Lead, Perry Center/CHDS, National Defense University
- Eric Olson, Director, Central America-DC Platform, Seattle International Foundation @Eric_Latam
- Kristin Tennyson, Director, Western Hemisphere Affairs, Foreign Service Institute @krissykiins
- Nick Miroff, Reporter, Washington Post (moderator) @NickMiroff
To register, email us at dcprograms@as-coa.org.
RSVP no later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the event.