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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Upcoming Events

Mexico, Energy Reform and Pemex- Implementation and Next Steps

February 3, 2009
Marquis Reforma Hotel
Mexico City, Mexico
Para Español

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Mexico recently passed legislation aimed at overhauling the country’s energy industry and primarily the national oil company Pemex.

The Institute of the Americas is organizing an executive Roundtable discussion of the landmark measures and what the next steps and path toward implementation may look like.

More specifically, through a series of high level panels, the Roundtable will analyze why the reform was necessary and what it really means for Mexico’s energy outlook and what may be in store in terms of possible contracts and opportunities

Accelerating Carbon Trading in Mexico: Impact of the Obama Presidency and the Kyoto Renegotiations

February 4th, 2009
The Marquis Reforma Hotel
Mexico City, Mexico
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The Institute of the Americas will convene a roundtable in Mexico City on February 4, 2009 to discuss strategies for accelerating Mexico’s participation in global carbon bonds markets.

Topics that will be discussed include:

With renewed commitment by Barack Obama to a mandatory cap-and-trade system in the U.S. and post-Kyoto negotiations moving slowly, what can and should Mexico do to become a more substantial participant in this market?

Project funding for initiatives in Mexico is available despite the economic recession. What sectors have great untapped potential according to investors?

How can Mexican companies take advantage of the “Special Program on Climate Change” and new “green funds” planned or projected?

This is the Institute’s second annual program on carbon bonds in Mexico. Its well-received January 2008 program was heavily attended by private companies, government representatives, and civil society leaders, attracting more than 250 participants.

Registration fee: $200 per person. Fee for Government, NGOs and Academia: $100.

Attendees of the February 3rd roundtable “Mexico, Energy Reform & PEMEX: Implementation and Next Steps” can attend for $100.

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18th Annual Latin American Energy Conference, The La Jolla Conference

May 12-13, 2009
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
La Jolla, CA

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Recognized as the most significant meeting of its kind, the La Jolla Conference annually convenes the most influential players of the Latin American energy sector. Last year's conference included presentations by the CEO of Ecopetrol , Uruguay's Minister of Energy, and senior executives from PDVSA, YPFB, PEMEX, AES, Duke Energy, and EPE of the Brazilian government, among others.

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