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The first OECD Latin American Economic Outlook (LEO) will be published in November 2007. This LEO News bulletin keeps you up to date on the Development Centre's publications and events on Latin America.
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Recent publications
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Development Centre
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Nextevents
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2 July
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Informality in Latin America. Paris, France.
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6 November
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Launch of the Latin American Economic Outlook. Santiago, Chile.
Contact - Website |
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Past events
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20 June
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Governance in Mexico. OECD. Paris, France. Website. |
12 June
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Investment Banks and Emerging Markets.
Banque de France. Paris, France. |
14 June
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Business for Development in Latin America. Instituto de Comercio Exterior. Sevilla, Spain. Website. |
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China, a third trade pillar for Latin America |
Until recently, Latin America counted on two major trade partners: the United States and Europe. The emergence of Asia, and in particular China, has the potential to act as a third engine of growth for the region. Our new book The Visible Hand of China in Latin America explores the opportunities and challenges Latin America faces as Chinese importance in the world economy continues to grow.
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In 2005, Latin American trade with China was 20 times higher than in the early 1990s.
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Chile and Brazil, closer to OECD membership
On 16 May, the OECD Council, chaired by Spain, agreed to invite Chile to open discussions for membership of the Organisation. Brazil, another member of the OECD Development Centre, was also offered enhanced engagement with the OECD, with a view to possible membership in the near future. (more ...)
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