OECD Local Development Forum 2025 Annual Meeting

Local Economic Development Agencies: Driving Economic Growth in Latin America and Beyond

Jul 8, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Puerta de Oro - Deep dive room 3

Description

This session will showcase how Local Economic Development Agencies (LEDAs) can be a catalyst for economic growth in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) cities, leveraging investment, optimizing urban assets, and revitalizing underutilized spaces. By bringing experiences from different regions, the session will provide practical implementation examples from both LAC and other parts of the world, demonstrating how lessons learned can serve as models for cities across the region.

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