Q1 – 2021
President & CEO’s Column
As the Institute of the Americas (IOA) celebrates its 40th anniversary, we are working pro-actively to respond to the emerging challenges faced across the Hemisphere through our programmatic initiatives, research and public programs.
Programs
PUBLIC PROGRAM
Environment & Climate Change
Program Launched
The Institute formally launched its Environment & Climate Change (EC2) program to support and promote the private sector’s role across a wide range of activities…
PUBLIC PROGRAM
Hemisphere in Transition Webinar Series
COVID-19 pandemic brought forth socioeconomic disruptions globally with countries across the Americas among the hardest hit.
ENERGY PROGRAM
Non-Resident Fellows Co-author 2021 LATAM Energy Landscape and Outlook
Short essays with their views on the landscape and outlook for the region’s energy sector.
ENERGY PROGRAM
Institute study highlights China’s expanding presence in Latin America’s Energy Sector
Latest IOA report – China Stakes Its Claim in Latin American Energy: What It Means for the Region, the U.S. and Beijing.
ENERGY PROGRAM
Ecuador Virtual Energy Roundtable
Highlights developments in country’s energy sector amidst political change.
STEAM
International Women’s Day in Science: “Mujeres en STEAM”
First webinar “Mujeres en STEAM” in Spanish with 80 Latina girls from the U.S., Mexico, Peru, and Argentina participating.
Announcements
Nelly Molina and Siobhan MacDermott appointed to Institute of the Americas Board.
Hemispheric Advisory Board established, Ambassador Jeffrey Davidow, Enrique García, Paulo Cordero named as Founding Members.
Ernesto Grijalva appointed as Institute’s Practitioner in Residence.
Jacqueline Sanchez promoted to Director of Stakeholder Engagement for new Environment & Climate Change Program.
In the News:
El Gran Reseteo Jorge Rosenblut y Alfredo Thorne
elcomercio.pe, 11/29/2020
