Oxfam America and Revenue Watch Institute will present two public panel discussions on the connection between natural resources, conflict and political stability in Latin America.
Extractive industry transparency and civil society participation in decision making around natural resource use are key means of reducing the likelihood of social conflicts, such as the recent social and political crisis over land rights in Peru. This half-day event will facilitate the exchange of information to support increased transparency and improved governance in Latin America. In particular, the event aims to create a forum for creative thinking on outstanding transparency challenges in the region and opportunities for international engagement around these issues.
Panels
Peru: Achievements and Remaining Challenges for Extractive Industry Transparency
- Ambassador Luis Valdivieso Montano, Embassy of Peru
- Jose de Echave, Cooperacción - Peru
- Anwar Ravat, EITI Program Manager, World Bank
- Ian Gary, Oxfam America (Moderator)
Advances in Extractive Industry Transparency in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Mexico
- Célica Hernández, Fundación Jubileo - Bolivia
- Andrea Ordóñez, Grupo Faro - Ecuador
- Rocio Moreno, Fundar - Mexico
- Carlos Monge, Revenue Watch Institute (Moderator)
Location
B-1 Level, Conference Room B
Center for Strategic and International Studies
1800 K St, NW
Washington, D.C.
The Revenue Watch Institute is a partner and grantee of the Open Society Institute.
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