TRADE TOPICS
Book Launch – "The Pacific Alliance: Perspectives & Opportunities for Latin America"
Edited by Mario Torres Jarrín and Jonathan Violante Pica European Institute of International Studies
Wednesday, 23 November, 11.00 to 12.30
Room D — Centre William Rappard — World Trade Organization - Geneva
Introduction
The Pacific Alliance is a relatively new initiative by Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru — countries that are seeking to create a new process of regional integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. Such a process is to be based on a shared vision of political economy and free trade as a model of development. The Pacific Alliance intends to implement a deep integration of services, capitals, investment and flow of people. As its name indicates, the Alliance has expressed a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region, and is working effectively at promoting increased participation in global value chains. This book delves into the Pacific Alliance from various perspectives, including the areas of foreign diplomacy, the economy, politics and technological aspects while analysing the opportunities that may occur during this process of regional integration.
Programme
Introduction
- Mr Roberto Azevêdo, WTO Director-General
Speech
Presentation of the book
- Professor Mario Torres Jarrín, Co-editor and Director of the European Institute of International Studies
- Professor Jonathan Violante Pica, Co-editor
Roundtable
With the participation of the permanent representatives to the WTO of the member countries of the Pacific Alliance.
"The Pacific Alliance within the Global Context"
- Mr Héctor Casanueva, Ambassador of Chile
- Mr Juan Carlos González, Ambassador of Colombia
- Mr Luis Enrique Chávez, Ambassador of Peru
- Ms María Cristina Hernández, Minister, Chargé d'affaires of Mexico
Participants will receive a code that will enable them to download the online version of the book for free. The book launch will be followed by a cocktail.
Attendance
Registration is required if you do not already have WTO accreditation. If you are interested in attending, please send an email to [email protected] at least two days before the event stating your name and accreditation.
