Latin America 2040

This is an important times in Latin America's economic history. For almost a decade now countries of the region and large, demonstrated sound macroeconomic management and succeeded in gradually raising economic growth, and some have reversed the trend of increasing social disparities during the earlier decades.

Yet many fundamental and deep-rooted challenges remain in achieving acceptable level of economic growth, equality, public safety, education, competitiveness and innovation. Despite these remaining issues, a widespread sense of complacency has developed In the region. Instead of becoming complacent. Latin American leaders must treat the recent success of the region's economies as an opportunity to refocus on the longer term. They must aim higher and aspire to once again become a leader amongst the developing regions.

This book presents a fascinating and yet realistic vision of what Latin America can become within the next thirty years---that is within our lifetimes. It offers an agenda for what Latin America's national leaders, policy makers and private businesses must do to regain the region's past momentum and achieve a much needed resurgence

The book is a must read for everyone---within and outside the region---interested in the long term economic, social and political development of Latin America. They will find the book both thoughtful and thought provoking

Harinder Kohli is the Founding Director and Chief Executive of the Emerging Markets Forum as well as President and CEO of Centennial Group International. He is also the Editor of the Global Journal of Emerging Markets Economies. He has published two other books, and written and spoken extensively on issues related to emerging markets economies. He is currently also working on the long term economic and social prospects of Asia.
Claudio M. Loser is CEO and President of Centennial Latin America, and is an Advisor to the Emerging Markets Forum. Mr. Loser is also Senior Fellow at the Inter-American Dialogue. Since 2005 he has been adjunct professor at George Washington University. Formerly, he was Director of the Western Hemisphere Department at the IMF. Mr. Loser has published extensively.
Anil Sood is a Director of the Emerging Markets Forum, and was formerly Vice President for Strategy at the World Bank. He has advised the chief executives of a number of development organizations including the African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on matters of strategy and development effectiveness.