1. ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AND TRADE IN THE HEMISPHERE
Analysis of economic integration processes in the hemisphere. Extent of openness to world trade of the integration arrangements. Intraregional trade: development, obstacles and prospects.
2. PROGRESS IN THE PROCESS OF INTEGRATING TRANSPORTATION
Summary of the progress achieved, the present situation, principal arrangements in force, proposals pending in the various subregional integration arrangements. Principal institutional and operational problems of the transportation sector in the context of Latin American and Caribbean integration and trade.
3. TRENDS IN TRANSPORTATION
General framework, modernization trends, and organizational changes at the world level. Recent changes in the direction of national transportation policies at the regional level. Requirements imposed by the concepts of distribution and marketing chains for products at the regional level.
4. MAIN PROPOSALS FOR THE PHYSICAL INTERCONNECTION OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE HEMISPHERE
Principal deficiencies of the present network. Proposals on transportation infrastructure for the integration of subregional arrangements, transoceanic corridors, and improvements in existing connections. Alternatives for financing.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AS A RESPONSE TO THE CHALLENGE OF INTEGRATION: THE CASE OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
Analysis of the environment impact of the construction and maintenance of the transportation infrastructure. Impact of the environment on the transportation infrastructure projects.
6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Wednesday, October 19
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09:00 |
OPENING SESSION | |
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09:30 |
TOPIC 1: Economic Integration and Trade in the Hemisphere | |
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Presentation by: Carlos Pérez del Castillo |
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11:15 |
TOPIC 1 (continued) | |
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14:30 |
TOPIC 2: Progress in the Process, Integrating Transportation | |
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Presentation by: Tancredi Luis Cerenza (South America) and Gabriel Siri (Central America) |
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16:15 |
TOPIC 2 (continued) | |
Thursday, October 20
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09:00 |
TOPIC 3: Trends in Transportation | |
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Presentation by: Luis Escobar |
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10:45 |
TOPIC 3 (continued) | |
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14:30 |
TOPIC 4: Main Proposals for the Physical Interconnection of Transportation in the Hemisphere | |
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Presentation by: Jose Larramendi and Javier Garagorry |
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16:15 |
TOPIC 4 (continued) | |
Friday, October 21
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09:00 |
TOPIC 5: Environmental Management as a Response to the Challenge of Integration: The Case of Transportation Infrastructure | |
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SUBTOPIC 5.1: Impact of the Building and Maintaining Transportation Infrastructure on Environment | |
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Presentation by: Richard Saunier |
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10:45 |
SUBTOPIC 5.2: Impact of the Environment on Transportation Infrastructure Projects | |
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Presentation by: Stephen 0. Bender |
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14:30 |
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS | |
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16:15 |
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (continued) | |
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17:00 |
CLOSING SESSION | |
