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High-level government officials from 30 countries in the Western Hemisphere participated in the Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) along with hundreds of representatives from the business community, academia, and non-government and multinational organizations.
The ACF explored four main themes that were identified by the U.S. Department of Commerce are integral to improving the state of competitiveness in the Western Hemisphere:
- Education and workforce development
- Innovation
- Small business development
- Global supply chain strategies
Through a diverse program featuring distinguished speakers with a broad range of expertise and knowledge, together with breakout sessions focused on case studies and best practices, participants were exposed to cutting-edge ideas and were inspired by new concepts. This report summarizes the key objectives, themes, and conclusions of the ACF.
(November 2007; 8 pages)
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