Film Screening: The Disruptors: Reimagining Business in Latin America

Opening Remarks

Brigit Helms
General Manager 
Multilateral Investment Fund
Inter-American Development Bank

Speakers

Luis Alberto Moreno
President 
Inter-American Development Bank

Ben Powell
CEO 
Agora Partnerships
 
Moderator
 
Peter Schechter
Director 
Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center

Recent agreements between Colombia’s government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have filled the minds of all with hope for the impending post-conflict period. Going forward, much work will be needed in the recovery of afflicted areas. Colombians know this and have already started to put their creativity to work: an increasing number of disruptors, people with new social business models, has emerged to foster development where it is most needed. What is the on-the-ground impact of these efforts during this transition? 

The event will mark the official launch of a three-year partnership between the Inter-American Development Bank and Agora Partnerships.