Funglode Announces the “Global Forum @ Casa de Campo: Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives”

On Tuesday, March 29, three panels and an introduction to the central theme will be held at the Marina Riverside Center in Casa de Campo. The Forum will bring together leading experts who will analyze the challenges facing the continent. The LIVE transmission of the event will allow those interested in following the presentations through Funglode and Leonel Fernández´s digital platforms.

Website of the “Global Forum @ Casa de Campo: Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives”

SANTO DOMINGO – The Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (Funglode) announced the celebration of the “Global Forum @ Casa de Campo: Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives,” event that will take place on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, with the participation of leading analysts from the Americas, who will share their ideas in a hybrid meeting setting. The forum is supported by IDEA International.

The Forum will take place at the Marina Riverside Center, in Casa de Campo, and is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. with the participation of former presidents Leonel Fernández and Felipe Calderón, from the Dominican Republic and Mexico, respectively. Also, by Robert Menéndez, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate of the United States of America, and Kevin O’Reilly, National Coordinator of the United States of America for the Ninth Summit of the Americas. Also participating will be Roberto Álvarez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, who will deliver a keynote speech. Through videoconference, U.S. Senator Robert Menéndez will give a detailed presentation of the areas the Forum is scheduled to cover.

Other participants will include Celso Amorim, former Foreign Minister of the Federative Republic of Brazil; Michael Shifter, President of the Inter-American Dialogue; Abraham Lowenthal, founding President of the Pacific Council on International Policy; Marisol Argueta de Barillas, head of Latin America at the World Economic Forum; Iván C. Rebolledo, Managing Partner, TerraNova Strategic Partners; Kenneth Frankel, President of the Canadian Council of the Americas; Jane S. Jaquette, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Diplomacy and Global Affairs at Occidental College, and past President of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA); and Guy Mentel, CEO of Global Americans.

Opening remarks and the presentation of the Forum´s general program will be delivered by Marco Herrera, Funglode´s Executive Director. He will be followed by former President Fernández, president of Funglode, who will present introductory remarks and will speak on the “Next Summit of the Americas: Hemispheric Challenges and Renewed Perspectives.”

The Forum will consist of three panels, which will include renowned international analysts. Final conclusions will be presented by former President Fernández; Eduardo Gamarra, director of the Latino Public Opinion Forum of Florida International University (FIU), and Daniel Zovatto, IDEA International´s Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean.

First Panel

“Onward to the Upcoming Summit of the Americas: Challenges and Priorities of Hemispheric Relations”

Moderator: Eduardo Gamarra, Director of the Latino Public Opinion Forum at Florida International University (FIU)

• Felipe Calderón, former president of Mexico: “Hemispheric Challenges at the Summit of the Americas.”
• Kevin O’Reilly, United States National Coordinator for the Ninth Summit of the Americas: “Priorities of the United States at the Ninth Summit of the Americas.”
• Michael Shifter, President of the Inter-American Dialogue: “Renewed Cooperation in a Troubled Hemisphere: Facing the Summit of the Americas.” Virtual presentation.

Second Panel

“New Paradigms in the Americas”

Moderator: Daniel Zovatto, Regional Director IDEA International

• Celso Amorim, former Foreign Minister of the Federative Republic of Brazil: “The Hour and Turn-Around of Latin America.”
• Abraham Lowenthal, founding President of the Pacific Council on International Policy: “Rethinking U.S. Relations with its Closest Neighbors in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.”
• Marisol Argueta de Barillas, Senior Director for Latin America of the World Economic Forum and member of the Executive Committee of the World Economic Forum: “New Paradigms for Growth with Inclusion and Sustainability.”
• Roberto Herrera, president of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Dominican Republic (AMCHAM): “Perspectives of the Private Sector Facing the Ninth Summit of the Americas.”

Third Panel

“Future Prospects, Opportunities”

Moderator: Iván C. Rebolledo, Managing Partner, TerraNova Strategic Partners, and Chair of the Board of Directors of Global Americans.

• Kenneth Frankel, President of the Canadian Council of the Americas: “A Middle Power in Search of a Foreign Policy in Latin America and Elsewhere.”
• Jane S. Jaquette, Professor of Politics and Diplomacy and Global Affairs at Occidental College, Past President of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA): “Women’s Political Participation and the Future of Democracy in the Americas.”
• Guy Mentel, Executive Director of Global Americans: “US-Caribbean Relations: “Obstacles and Opportunities.”
• Anatoly Kurmanaev, The New York Times correspondent for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean: “Political Situation in the Americas. Virtual presentation.