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In the fourth of our Spotlight on Latin America series, in partnership with Millicom (Tigo), we hosted industry leaders and government in Denver, Colorado to explore how collaboration across state and private sectors can ensure Latin American cities and communities benefit from digital ecosystems.

Check out the key highlights below:

– Ilan Goldfajn, President, IDB Bank discussed the power of connectivity in enabling inclusion. Going on to explore the success of Montevideo and its integration of the digital city, strong and a strong focus on building education and skills.

– Mauricio Ramos, CEO, Millicom (Tigo) urged the need to get LatAm more on the map and visible for future investment.

– Carolina Cosse Garrido, Mayor, Montevideo commended that there is a talent shortage in Uruguay. Montevideo is working actively to attract tech CEOs and innovation.

– Claudia López Hernández, Superior Mayor, Bogotá highlighted that you cannot have tech innovation without good education, therefore, we must provide people with the means to educate themselves digitally, thus closing the digital divide and digital segregation.

– Ricardo Quiñónez Lemus, Mayor, Guatemala City shared that the secret to good relations between North and South American regions has to do with supporting common causes, such as job creation and economic growth.

The Honorable Stuart Holliday, CEO, Meridian International Center highlighted that a new framework is needed to create PPPs and to get US companies more engaged in the region which will then create the opportunities needed.

For more information on the #SpotlightLatinAmerica series and what events we have coming up, go to: https://live.ft.com/