RCC is pleased to announce the Latin American Conference 2017 on “Moving Beyond the Crossroads: How can Latin America overcome its old and new challenges?”

The 2017 Latin American Conference is the fourth conference organized by Latin American students at the Harvard Kennedy School. It seeks to create awareness about the policies, experiences, and opportunities for future growth and development in the region.... Read more about Latin American Conference: Moving Beyond the Crossroads: How can Latin America overcome its old and new challenges?

Globalization is presented as a natural, inevitable, and evolutionary process that will bring prosperity and economic growth to all members of the global community. However, the current situation has proved that the system has produced not only winners, but also losers. Moreover, the effects of globalization upon the different regions are diverse. Whilst some countries and communities have benefited from open markets and trade liberalization, others have suffered from market pressures undermining their economic and political powers. 

During the workshop, speakers will explore the Latin American legal and institutional answers to the global pressures in various areas from a legal-institutional perspective as will be presented below.... Read more about Latin American Legal and Institutional Answers to Global Pressures