CEPAS

In Spanish, Cepas means roots, origin or stock. Our Cepas program touches on the origins of Latin American life. C is for culture, E for economy, P for politics,
A for art, and S for sciences. Through these five areas, we offer our culturally-rich community the best of border life.
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energy

Led by our energy expert, Jeremy Martin , this program is recognized as one of the oldest energy policy initiatives in the Western Hemisphere.
In a region confronted
with ever more complex energy issues, the program examines the geopolitics of energy -- security, integration and investment. Through a series of meetings and conferences that bring together industry analysts, business leaders and policy makers, the Institute offers comprehensive analysis of public policy on oil, electricity, LNG and natural gas.
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ICT

As the region strives to stay in touch, our Information and Communication Technology programs bring together experts on subjects ranging from technology trends to e-Government to discuss sustainable policies that promote socio-economic and business opportunities. Our seminars look at industry convergence and regulatory frameworks as well as the development of home-grown technologies and human capital.
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Project Mexico

From our strategic location at the U.S.-Mexico border, we analyze, discuss and debate Mexico’s economic, social and political development. Under the leadership of Institute President Jeffrey Davidow, Mexican and U.S. policy makers, academics, journalists and students meet for workshops on public health issues, migration, job creation, municipal finance and environmental issues.
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Professional
Workshops

Migration. Poverty. HIV/AIDS and public health. Latino voters and the U.S. presidential election. U.S. and Latin American experts will share their views on these critical social and political issues throughout the year. We encourage reporters, policy makers, government representatives, teachers and students to join us for these comprehensive training programs on the region’s economic and social challenges.
For journalists, we offer the prestigious Jack F. Ealy Science Journalism workshop.
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Commission calls on U.S., Latin America to build 'genuine partnership'

The Brookings Institution urged the U.S. and Latin America to build a “genuine and sustained partnership” in a comprehensive report released Nov. 24 by its Partnership for the Americas Commission.

The commission, which was first convened by the Brookings Institution in May 2008, is co-chaired by former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo and Thomas R. Pickering, a long-time diplomat and former under secretary of state.

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Bush and Schwarzenegger laud IOA for strengthening international relationships

President George W. Bush commended the Institute of the Americas for its efforts to “enhance progress and prosperity throughout the Western Hemisphere” in a letter commemorating the Institute’s 25th anniversary.

“International trade and cooperation strengthen our relationships with other countries, help advance peace around the world and contribute to economic growth,” President Bush wrote in a letter to IOA President Jeffrey Davidow. “By building mutual understanding between countries and expanding opportunities, you are helping write a hopeful new chapter in the history of our times.”

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger added his own congratulations in a letter that praised the IOA for its “innovative programs and research.”

“I commend your outstanding efforts to create partnerships across borders,” the governor wrote. “By promoting effective government policies and strengthening international relationships, you help ensure the success of our state and the Americas.”

Weaver elected IOA Chairman

David R. Weaver, the managing partner and chairman of Intercap Institutional Investors LLC , has been elected Chairman of the Institute of the Americas’ board of directors. Weaver succeeds Gastón Luken, who served as chairman from 2002-2008.

"Ï see the Institute as an organization that can recognize an opportunity, organize and act on it," Weaver said. "I see us coming up with solutions that governments and businesses can build into a road map for the future."

Richard C. Hojel has been elected Vice Chairman of the Institute’s board of directors. Hojel is the chairman of the board of Mexico City-based Corporación Frigus Therme.

China sneezes, Latin America catches a cold

IOA energy expert Jeremy Martin and energy analyst Roger Tissot explain the impact of an economic slowdown in China on Latin America's exports and energy sector. To read their article in Latin Business Chronicle,
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