From Penny Leana Bowen Penny, World Bank Group

Invitation: The High Cost of Organized Crime: Challenges and Solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean

Organized crime and violence are two of the biggest obstacles to development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The upcoming World Bank economic report for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACER) highlights the urgency of addressing these issues directly.

We invite you to a critical and revealing conversation on this pressing topic. Join us next Wednesday for a high-level panel featuring:

 William Maloney, Chief Economist for Latin America and the Caribbean at the World Bank

 Beatriz Magaloni, Professor of International Relations at Stanford University

 General Óscar Naranjo, former Vice President of Colombia and security expert

Together, they will explore how the lack of opportunities fuels organized crime and violence, what reforms can strengthen states to face these challenges, and the need for greater international cooperation and collaboration to protect citizens.

• Date and Time: April 30, 2 pm (Eastern Time)
• Set a reminder on YouTube by clicking here or add it to your calendar here.