Spotlight on Latin America
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View the full recording from the Spotlight on Latin America dinner briefing hosted at The Slate Denver on 26 April 2023.
Digital expansion will not be achieved in connectivity silos
Latin American and Caribbean cities host 80% of their overall population and deliver a combined GDP of US$4 trillion per year, according to the IDP. With an active and young urban labor force, growing at a rate of 3 million annually, there is an obvious case for collaboration, cross-sector action and state-private sector partnerships to foster digital investment, enhance connectivity and generate economic, social and environmental value.
Digital expansion will not be achieved in connectivity silos and requires an enabling framework with people-centered, investment-friendly strategies that stimulate innovation and partnerships across national and city governments, multilateral institutions and industry. Latin American citizens expect to engage with central and local governments, as well as with global markets, as digitally empowered entrepreneurs, professionals, service providers and clients. Cities need to be innovation hubs to attract, train and retain digital talent and allow entrepreneurial ventures to flourish, ensuring a greener, more resilient and inclusive future.
The Financial Times in collaboration with Millicom/Tigo are pleased to host Spotlight on Latin America: Unlocking the Potential of Future Cities to explore how collaboration across state and private sectors can ensure Latin American cities and communities benefit from digital ecosystems. The discussion will be focussed on how investments in technology and enhanced connectivity can reduce social gaps, generate employment and boost productivity in the region to leverage global and local opportunities.
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Key Discussion Points
Growth
Leveraging Latin American cities’ technological transformation to build connectivity and develop digital infrastructure. Synergising economic and cultural similarities to build areas of strength, overcome challenges and benefit from proximity to the US.
Partnerships
Partnerships across national and city governments, multilateral institutions and industry can ensure Latin American cities and communities benefit from digital ecosystems. Investments in digital infrastructure boost employment and productivity, safety and better public services.
Impact
Cities need to be innovation hubs to attract, train and retain digital talent and allow entrepreneurial ventures to flourish, ensuring a greener, more resilient and inclusive future.
"I thoroughly enjoyed the breadth and depth of the topics discussed during the event. The speakers were engaging and detail-oriented on the matters that were discussed. This event was very well organized and extremely engaging."
Delegate, Spotlight on Latin America, New York
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Previous Spotlight on Latin America Events
Spotlight on Latin America, Los Angeles
Achieving sustainable growth through connectivity | June 2022
Spotlight on Latin America, New York
Exploring investment opportunities in the region's hidden gems | September 2022
Spotlight on Latin America, Cartagena
The role of digital local content in fostering regional growth | January 2023
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