Mobilizing Resources for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
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In the framework of the Second Session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, CAF- development bank of Latin America and the Caribbean and the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) invite you to participate in the event "Mobilizing Resources for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean" that will take place on December 6th in the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
Event date:
December 06, 2024
In person
This session aims to delve into the critical importance of stimulating growth and mobilizing resources and investments in a sustainable way in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It will explore the urgent need to invest and mobilize resources for addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate change. It will discuss the pivotal role that development banks can play in these efforts, particularly in underserved regions and communities.
Date: December 6th, 2024.
Time: 11:30 - 13:00 (EST)
Location: Conference Room 9. United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
Key Discussion Points
- Challenges in Mobilizing Resources for Growth:
- Identifying and addressing financing needs.
- Mobilization of resources in a sustainable macroeconomic framework.
- The role of MDBs in Stimulating Sustainable Development:
- Innovative financial instruments and blended finance solutions.
- Addressing local needs and risks
- Strengthening financial ecosystems through technical assistance and capacity building
Panel discussion
José Antonio Ocampo
Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, Co-Chair of the Initiative for Policy Dialogue and Member of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University.
Daniel Titelman
Director of the Economic Development Division, ECLAC
Ángel Cárdenas
General manager of urban development, water and creative economies, CAF -Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean-
Poliana Garcia Ferreira
Project Coordinator, Secretariat of International Affairs - Ministry of Finance, Brazil
Laura Frances Mueller-Soppart
Research Associate, Penn Institute for Urban Research
José Antonio Ocampo
Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, Co-Chair of the Initiative for Policy Dialogue and Member of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University.
Daniel Titelman
Director of the Economic Development Division, ECLAC
Ángel Cárdenas
General manager of urban development, water and creative economies, CAF -Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean-
Manager of urban development and creative economies for CAF- Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean-. He previously served as a director for the energy projects for the South Region at CAF. Angel Cardenas is an Eisenhower Fellow at Eisenhower Fellowships, a forum that brings leaders from around the world to spend several weeks meeting with experts in their fields of interest throughout the US in the spirit of making the world more peaceful, prosperous, and just. Cardenas has worked for the World Bank, Universidad Central de Venezuela, and the University of Toronto.
Poliana Garcia Ferreira
Project Coordinator, Secretariat of International Affairs - Ministry of Finance, Brazil
Laura Frances Mueller-Soppart
Research Associate, Penn Institute for Urban Research
Laura Frances is a part-time Research Associate with the SDSN Global Commission for Urban SDG Finance. Alongside her role with PennIUR, she is a professional urban planner and development strategist. She works with cities and developers on site planning, product-market fit, and vision setting for urban projects, focusing on smart growth and climate resilience. Her approach integrates human-centered technology and nature-based design. Laura has worked with clients across North America and Europe, including Hines, Allied London, Six Peak Capital, Edge Technologies, Centri Tech Foundation, and Two Trees. She holds a master’s degree in City Planning with a Smart Cities concentration from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from Northeastern University. Laura began her career in innovation policy, interning for the Obama White House, the Massachusetts Statehouse, and the European Parliament. Her development work and democracy campaign, Work the Polls, have been featured in publications like The New York Times, Crain’s, Brut, and Paper Magazine.
