Climate Change, Community Displacement, and Inequality

At this public forum, civil society leaders from across the hemisphere will discuss key projects of the Inter-American Development Bank, which has been harshly criticized for an emphasis on export-driven market development and a lack of transparency. The panel will discuss trends in global economic policy and their dramatic impact on the quality of life and life outcomes in communities around the world. Please join this important and timely discussion on emerging approaches to finance and development that promote accountability, community benefit and sustainable growth.

INVITED PANELISTS INCLUDE:

Marleine Bastien, Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami/Haitian Women of Miami
Oscar Chacón, National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities
Vince McElhinny, Bank Information Center
Lucia Ortiz, Friends of the Earth
Gihan Perera, Miami Workers Center
Tanya Dawkins, Global-Local Links Project (moderator)