4/5: Poverty and inequality reduction in Latin America‏

During the last two decades poverty and income inequality has decreased substantially in Latin America. Budget allocations for social expenditure have increased and the middle class has grown. What are the main explanations behind this development which contrasts with the picture of Latinamerica as the continent with the highest degree of inequality? Did these changes have an impact on the strengthening of democracy and governability? Can the situation be sustained in an era of less overall economic growth? Are there lessons that can be transfered to other regions?

Key note speakers:

Prof Armando Barrientos, Director Brooks World Poverty Institute at Manchester University
Luis Henrique da Silva de Paiva, former Director of Bolsa Familia, Ministry of Social Development Brazil, Associated Researcher , Brooks World Poverty Centre
Prof Olli Kangas, Visiting Professor, University of Uppsala

Panel:

Prof Fredrik Uggla, Institute of Latin American Studies, University of Stockholm
Prof Joakim Palme, Uppsala University
Torsten Wetterblad, Affiliated Researcher, Institute of Latin American Studies, Stockholm University
Karin Metell Cueva, Senior Policy Specialist, Sida

When? Monday May 4, 14.00-17.00 (including coffee break)
Where? IDEA, Strömsborg, Stockholm
Register by events@idea.int by latest April 27