CAF announces the first edition of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Forum 2025 in Panama

By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados

CAF announces the first edition of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Forum 2025 in Panama

The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) announced the hosting of the Latin America and the Caribbean International Economic Forum 2025: "How to return to the path of growth?" to be held from January 29 to 30, 2025, at the Panama Convention Centre. This high-level event will bring together global and regional leaders to discuss and formulate strategies to promote sustainable economic growth and the well-being of people from Latin America and the Caribbean.

The forum will address how the region can achieve inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the coming years. It will serve as a meeting place between the private sector, government authorities and the multilateral sphere to identify and promote innovative strategies that strengthen institutions, promote innovation and digitalisation, advance the transition to green energy, develop strategic infrastructure and generate inclusive opportunities for all. 

"Latin America and the Caribbean has the potential to become a region of global solutions to the great challenges of development, but at the same time it must achieve sustained and inclusive growth and address its structural problems, such as inequalities, low productivity or poverty reduction. This Forum will be a key step towards these goals, as it will outline concrete action plans to improve the quality of life and create a fairer, more resilient and sustainable economy", said Sergio Díaz-Granados, CAF's Executive President.

During the two-day event, a series of sessions will be held that will include panel discussions, keynotes, and collaborative workshops. The sessions will cover the following topics:

-Elevating Latin America and the Caribbean's presence in the global market. Strategies for an effective internationalisation of the region. 

-Wealth and energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean. Exploring the role of renewable resources and energies.

-Between Cali and Belém. The role of the private sector and philanthropy in closing the climate and biodiversity finance gap.

-Start your mind: Companies and entrepreneurs, the engine of a sustainable future. How entrepreneurship drives sustainable development in the region.

-Technology to close financial inclusion gaps: challenges and opportunities. How technology can facilitate financial inclusion in the region.

-The voice of businessmen and entrepreneurs: Challenges and commitments of the private sector. Analysis of the challenges and commitments of the private sector in the region.

-Fireside chat: Nothing about us without us. Women in decision-making areas on the growth and development of LAC.

Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados

GUY JOSE BENDAÑA GUERRERO & ASOCIADOS has a long and prosperous tradition in the field of intellectual property (IP) in Nicaragua, with roots that go back to more than 100 years, resulting on long-term relationships with renowned clients and attorneys worldwide.

The firm has its origins in the law firm Henry Caldera & Henry Caldera-Pallais, founded in 1907 by Mr. Henry Caldera. That same year of 1907, through the efforts of Mr. Caldera, Nicaragua had its first Trademark Law. In the late 1930’s, Mr. Caldera’s oldest son, Dr. Henry Caldera-Pallais, after studying law in Nicaragua, attended the University of Michigan, where he graduated as a Registered U.S. Patent Attorney. Dr. Caldera-Pallais in 1964 was a founding member of the Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI), the first regional intellectual property organization in the Americas. The firm continued to grow during the administration of Dr. Franklin Caldera, son of Dr. Caldera-Pallais, who obtained his doctoral degree in law from the Universidad Centroamericana in 1973.

Since 1985 the current partners, Dr. Guy José Bendaña Guerrero and Mrs. Blanca Aragón de Bendaña, took over the management of the firm. Dr. Bendaña Guerrero, Director of the firm, has distinguished himself as one of the most respected authorities in Central America in the field of intellectual property and law in general, being the author of several books such as “Course of Industrial Property Law”, “Study of the new Laws of Industrial Property” and “New Study of Contracts “, among others. Mrs. Aragón de Bendaña has served as the firm’s general manager and, thanks to her excellent management, the firm has been in constant growth, with a highly qualified staff committed to excellence. Since 1996, partner Julián José Bendaña Aragón joined the firm, and has been standing out as one of the most recognized attorneys in the field of intellectual property.

We have adapted to the constant change of the business world, supporting our clients in finding the most appropriate legal solutions for each moment. The firm distinguishes itself by understanding the needs of its clients, offering personalized service and adding value to its activities.

Nowadays we continue to be the leading firm in Nicaragua in the area of intellectual property, and at the same time, we have been consolidating other areas of service within the civil, commercial and labor fields, as well as litigation and consulting in general. The firm is well positioned to guarantee a pragmatic service that meets the requirements of the most demanding clients.

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