RWI and Oxfam America Host Discussions of Extractive Industry Transparency in Latin America
On Friday, July 31, Oxfam America and Revenue Watch Institute will present two public panel discussions on the connection between natural resources, conflict and political stability in Latin America.
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Peru: Achievements and Remaining Challenges for Extractive Industry Transparency
Ambassador Luis Valdivieso Montano, Embassy of Peru
Jose de Echave, Cooperacción - Peru
Anwar Ravat, EITI Program Manager, World Bank
Ian Gary, Oxfam America (Moderator)
Advances in Extractive Industry Transparency in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Mexico
Célica Hernández, Fundación Jubileo - Bolivia
Andrea Ordóñez, Grupo Faro - Ecuador
Rocio Moreno, Fundar - Mexico
Carlos Monge, Revenue Watch Institute (Moderator)
EVENT DETAILS
Friday, July 31, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
B-1 Level, Conference Room B
Center for Strategic and International Studies
1800 K St, NW Washington DC
Oxfam America and Revenue Watch Institute view extractive industry transparency and civil society participation in decision making around natural resource use as key means of reducing the likelihood of social conflicts, such as the recent social and political crisis over land rights in Peru. This half-day event will facilitate the exchange of information to support increased transparency and improved governance in Latin America. In particular, the event aims to create a forum for creative thinking on outstanding transparency challenges in the region and opportunities for international engagement around these issues.
Please RSVP to Oxfam America at mhelms@oxfamamerica.org to attend.
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