This report by the AS/COA Summit of the Americas Private Sector Working Group explores initiatives to create the talent and skills necessary for job growth and economic development. The report will be distributed to hemispheric leaders in anticipation of April's Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia.
Entrepreneurship
The Private Sector's Commitment to Job Creation: Recommendations to the Leaders
Bringing Youth into Labor Markets: Public-Private Efforts amid Insecurity and Migration
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Matthew Aho, Jason Marczak, Tatiana Petrone, and Karla Segovia
This white paper presents findings on ways to ease youth access to labor markets in Mexico and El Salvador, with lessons for the region as a whole. It draws attention to private-sector initiatives that promote youth employment through skills training, entrepreneurship, and support of at-risk youth.
Private Equity & Venture Capital in 2012: A Look at Technology Deals in Latin America
A panel of technology investors and entrepreneurs discussed drivers of growth, opportunities, and risks related to technology deals in Latin America.
Innovation in Latin America: New Technologies for Financial Inclusion
AS/COA panelists discussed models for financial inclusion in Latin America, examining how microfinance, mobile technology, and joint ventures can help deliver financial services.