The Forum will feature interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic exchanges of ideas among participants. These spaces will encourage collaboration, explore innovative solutions, and address specific challenges through open discussions, hands-on workshops, and collaborative activities. The goal is to drive the co-creation of strategies for the sustainable development of the region.

Digitalization to Bridge Development Gaps

Digitalization can be a key driver in accelerating development and reducing inequalities in Latin America and the Caribbean. In a region where only 68% of the population has internet access, and the digital divide restricts access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, digital transformation emerges as a strategic solution. According to the Inter-American Development Bank, a 10% increase in broadband penetration could boost GDP per capita by 3.2%.

How can digitalization reduce inequalities in sectors like education and healthcare, ensuring that its benefits reach the most vulnerable? How can digitalization enhance the productivity of MSMEs? How can governments and businesses address the risks of digital exclusion, such as the lack of technological skills in the workforce?

This dialogue will explore how the adoption of digital technologies can bridge development gaps, promote inclusion, and improve the delivery of public services while fostering competitiveness in the region's economy.

Elevating Latin America and the Caribbean's Presence in the Global Market: Strategies for Effective Regional Internationalization

Does Latin America and the Caribbean need to strengthen its trade integration to establish itself as a key player in the global market? Despite its wealth of natural resources and emerging sectors like renewable energy and technology, the region accounts for just 6% of global trade. Moreover, intraregional trade represents only 15% of the total, significantly lower than Europe’s 60%, North America’s 45%, and East and Southeast Asia’s 35%, and comparable to Africa’s level. This fragmentation limits competitiveness and restricts access to global value chains.

This session will explore how regional integration, paired with strategies to diversify exports and modernize infrastructure, can position Latin America and the Caribbean as a leader in the global economy. What policies and initiatives are needed to harness the region’s collective potential? How can the region build greater competitiveness for internationalization in a more inclusive and sustainable way? These and other questions will guide the discussions.