Rosalba Icaza in debate on Andean region

Debate on Democratic processes and economic development in the Andean region

The Embassy of Peru and The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy are organizing a debate on Democratic processes and economic development in the Andean region

Dr. Rosalba Icaza, Lecturer in Governance and International Political Economy of ISS, will participate in this debate.

Over the past years, most of the Latin American countries have seen impressive economic growth. In the same period this region has demonstrated considerable democratic growth. Both the Dutch government and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) facilitate the further democratization of various countries in Latin America.

The current situation gives rise to questions like: How does the new foreign policy of The Netherlands
relate to the economic and democratic developments of these countries in Latin America? What are
the main factors behind the growth of this region and what are the economic prospects? These
prospects will be analyzed from both the Latin American and the European perspective.
The debate will focus on the connection between economic development and democratization processes in the Andean region and the possibilities and challenges that arise with this connection.

09.30 – Arrival, coffee and tea
10.00 – Opening and welcome by Pepijn Gerrits, Director of Programmes at NIMD
10.10 – Commencement of the debate, introduction of the speakers
10.15 – Allan Wagner Tizón, Peruvian Ambassador in the Netherlands
10.30 – Pieter van Geel, vice-president of the CDA board, former CDA party leader
10.45 – Jan Bestebreurtje, president of the Netherlands-Latin American Business Council
11.00 – Questions and public discussion
11.20 – Conclusion by Dr. Rosalba Icaza, Lecturer in Governance and International Political Economy
at ISS
11.30 – Coffee and tea
12.00 – End of the debate

The meeting will be held in English.

Confirmation of attendance is requested.

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