The conference slogan, “Migrants: Key Players in the 21st Century,” attempts to draw the attention of all participants to the human factor as the core element to be considered by migration experts, policymakers, and activists.

Financial resilience, vigorous economic growth and poverty alleviation have characterized the development of most Latin American countries over the past decade. As the region sees the emergence of a larger and more demanding middle class, it is taking important steps to improve the overall...

Global Insight's experts will present their current assessments of the developments and trends of the maquiladora industry in Mexico. They will also discuss their views regarding the outlook for the Mexican, U.S., and world economies and their impact on the maquiladora industry. In addition to...