International Conference: “Strengthening Economic and Cultural Exchanges between the Philippines and Latin America”
TITM
- Country :
- Philippines
- Date :
- Mar. 16, 2017 ~ Mar. 17, 2017
- Venue :
- University of Santo Tomas and Ateneo de Manila University
- Expiration Date :
- Mar. 17, 2017
| Project Category | Workshops / Seminars | |
|---|---|---|
| Project Purpose & Description | The conference explored dimensions of Philippine-Latin American relations within the larger context of Asia, including historical and socio-cultural aspects of relations, with a view to strengthening economic exchange between the Philippines and Latin America. It underlines the importance of mutual understanding as a basis of strong trade relations. Furthermore, the conference aims to identify areas of potentially vibrant exchanges between the Philippines and Latin America, drawing from the experience of other Asian countries. | |
| Activity Description & Outcome | The conference program included talks and lectures about the experience of Malaysia and China (Macau) in promoting trade relations with Latin America; current Philippine relations and prospects of Latin American countries with diplomatic representation in the Philippines; trade scenario and prospects; and experiences of select Latin American investors in the Philippines and of Filipino investors in Latin America. Since faculty and students from several universities in Metro Manila participated, the overall aim of raising awareness about the topic and the need for greater familiarity with Latin America was achieved on a moderate level. | |
| Participants | Member Countries | Philippines, Thailand, China (Macau), Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Venezuela, Panama |
| Organizations | Philippine Academic Consortium for Latin American Studies (with 6 member universities); Philippine Chamber of Commerce, various Philippine universities | |
| Project Contact Point | Name | Edward Chan |
| Position | Foreign Service Officer | |
| Department | Department of Foreign Affairs | |
| edward.chan@dfa.gov.ph | ||
| Telephone | (085) 834 - 3117 | |
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