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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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Fourth Annual Western Hemisphere Energy Security and Cooperation Forum

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Sept. 9, 2008
Fourth Annual Western Hemisphere Energy Security and
Cooperation Forum
Washington, D.C.
Inter-American Development Bank, Enrique Iglesias Conference Center
AGENDA    SUMMARY

Active ImageEnergy security in the Western Hemisphere will be the focus of this year’s forum set at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Enrique Iglesias Conference Center. The day-long session will convene U.S. government officials, representatives from the U.S. Congress, energy analysts and company representatives from throughout the hemisphere to discuss current policies, actions to be taken and areas for enhanced energy cooperation.

Panels will assess regional energy initiatives, congressional energy policymaking, the role of national oil companies, sustainable energy and the evolving role of  biofuels across the region. This Washington, D.C., forum is being organized in collaboration with the International Biofuels Commission (IBC) and the IDB to increase positive dialogue on energy security and cooperation throughout the region.

COLLABORATORS

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Energy Steering Group



Jeremy Martin
  Program Director

 ENERGY PROGRAM
STEERING GROUP


AES  
 
  British Petroleum

Corporación Andina de Fomento  
 
 
   Chevron
 
 
Citgo
  
 
  Encana

Ernst & Young   
 
 Exxon Mobil 
 

JP Morgan


OSISoft, Inc. 
 
 
 Occidental Petroleum
 
Petrobras
 
Saic
 
 
Schlumberger
 
Schlumberger


Sempra Energy
 

    Shell Gas and Power



  Societé Général   
 
 
 Suez