Strategic alliance signed with Americas Society/Council of the Americas

(Special, January 20, 2010).- CAF President & CEO Enrique García signed with Susan Segal, president of Americas Society/Council of the Americas (AS/COA) a framework cooperation agreement to promote development issues in Latin America, foster dialogue and debate on public policies, exchange of information and cooperation, and organize conferences on economic, political and social issues.

"For CAF this signing is an excellent opportunity to deepen relations with Americas Society/Council of the Americas, with a view to promoting the integration and sustainable development of Latin America," the CAF president said.

Susan Segal, president and CEO of AS/COA said, "this agreement is the result of the cooperation existing between our two organizations and the generous contribution and confidence which CAF has shown. We are very pleased and honored by today’s signing because we are expanding our relations for the benefit of Latin America."

In the activities which Americas Society/Council of the Americas is organizing in 2010, CAF will participate in the "Latin American cities" cycle of conferences with the objective of creating a space for exchanges between representatives and officials from sectors which are at the center of the debate and formation of public opinion in Latin America, as well as in the "Energy Action Group" project which aims to make a decisive contribution to the world debate on energy and climate change.

America Society/Council of the Americas is an institution with 45 years experience, set up to promote dialogue and debate on the main political, social and economic issues facing Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada, leading to integrated development, rule of law, opening of markets and strengthening of democracy on the continent.