Latin America and the Caribbean: Economic Outlook, Challenges, and Opportunities

A series of global shocks has exacerbated macro and social vulnerabilities in Latin-America and the Caribbean (LAC), posing the dual need of preserving macroeconomic stability in the short run and ensuring inclusive economic growth in the long run. This implies a variety of challenges in different sectors: fiscal, external, monetary, financial, social, and real. However, the complex scenario also embeds the opportunity to explore creative development solutions seeking improvements in the wellbeing of the region. This presentation will discuss these challenges and opportunities, providing an economic outlook for LAC and touching on the key role played by the multilateral community.