About this Event
Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu, one of the world’s leading voices on democracy, institutions, and inclusive growth. In celebration of the 24th anniversary of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, this special event will explore the powerful intersection between democracy and prosperity in the Western Hemisphere.
Hosted at the iconic Hall of the Americas by the OAS, International IDEA, and the Embassy of Switzerland, the program features a keynote address by Professor Acemoglu followed by an engaging panel discussion with top regional experts. The event will spotlight the role of democratic institutions in driving sustainable development, economic resilience, and social inclusion—particularly in a time of global uncertainty and democratic backsliding.
Whether you’re a policymaker, academic, civil society leader, or simply passionate about the future of democracy, this conversation is not to be missed.
🗓️ Date: September 11, 2025🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Location: Hall of the Americas, Organization of American States, Washington, D.C.
Reserve your spot now and be part of the conversation shaping the democratic future of the region.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Host: Albert R. Ramdin
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Keynote speech: The Democratic Prerequisite: Building Resilient Democracies
Host: Daron Acemoglu
🕑: 11:10 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Delivering on Democracy: Pathways to Inclusive Growth
Info: Speakers TBC
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Annika Silva-Leander, International IDEA
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Organización de los Estados Americanos, 200 17th Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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