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As Hillary Clinton travels through Latin America this week, the U.S. secretary of state will find it profoundly transformed from the relatively serene region she encountered as first lady in the 1990s.
The Commitment to Equity Institute (CEQ) has been working on increasing the impact of fiscal policies on equity and poverty reduction.
In the interview below, Nora Lustig, non-resident fellow at the Dialogue, discusses the methodologies used as part of this project, recommendations for governments in order to advance the equity agenda, and the role of the OAS in promoting equity among other topics.
Working for an Equity Agenda in the Americas - Interview with Nora Lustig from OAS/OEA TV on Vimeo.
As Hillary Clinton travels through Latin America this week, the U.S. secretary of state will find it profoundly transformed from the relatively serene region she encountered as first lady in the 1990s.
Insulza appears to be headed for reelection as Secretary General of the OAS. The Chilean diplomat is gathering support throughout the hemisphere. The US and Venezuela are among the holdouts.
The OAS needs to be reformed, but the changes need to emerge from accurate analysis of the problems confronting both Latin America and the OAS.