How Can I Help You?
 |
HELP WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Assistance for individuals who need help working with a wide range of federal agencies |
 |
CONNECT WITH SAM There are a number of ways to connect with the Congressman and follow his work |
 |
CONNECT WITH CONGRESS In an effort to be as transparent as possible, Congress provides a variety of resources |
 |
VISITING WASHINGTON Find advice and tips for your travel to Washington, including assistance setting up tours |
 |
REQUEST A MEETING A form provides assistance for groups or individuals seeking a meeting with the Congressman |
 |
EN ESPANOL Para los hablantes de Español, una gama de información sobre el Congresista y su trabjo en Washington |
Search Tools
Quick Links
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Latin America on the Rise Briefing Series: Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas |
 |
 |
|
A conversation with Roberta Jacobson Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs
10:00 am, Thursday, December 6th
Congressional Meeting Room South
Capitol Visitors Center
Poverty in Latin America is the lowest it has been since 1990. According to the IMF, poverty in the region dropped from 48.4% to 31.4% in the last two decades. Yet 177 million people remain in poverty, particularly indigenous, Afro-descendant, and rural communities. State Department’s Pathways to Prosperity is a multi-sector initiative designed to promote widespread social and economic inclusion. Working with 15 partner countries including Colombia, Mexico, Guatemala, and Chile, Pathways is focused on expanding small business development, strengthening public-private partnerships, infrastructure financing, and increasing market access for female entrepreneurs throughout the region.
Please join Congreessman Sam Farr at 10:00 am Thursday, December 6th to learn more about this initiative and the prospects for broadbased prosperity in the hemisphere.
Featuring
Assistant Secretary Roberta Jacobson
Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State
Inés Bustillo
Director of the Washington Office of the United Nations Economic
Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Moderator Mark Sullivan
Specialist in Latin American Affairs
Congressional Research Service
Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas is part of an on-going monthly briefing series hosted by Congressman Farr called Latin America on the Rise, which brings in a diversity of speakers to address emerging and emergent issues in the Western Hemisphere. If you have any questions, please contact Caitie Whelan (
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
).
|
Salinas Office • 100 W. Alisal Street • Salinas, CA 93901 • Phone: (831) 424-2229 • Toll Free: 800-340-FARR • Fax: (831) 424-7099 • View Google Directions
Santa Cruz Office • 701 Ocean Street, Room 318C • Santa Cruz, CA 95060 • Phone: (831) 429-1976 • Fax: (831) 429-1458 • View Google Directions
Washington Office • 1126 Longworth HOB • Washington, D.C. 20515 • Phone: (202) 225-2861 • Fax: (202) 225-6791 • View Google Directions
