IPDAL Secretary-General, Gastón Ocampo, participated in the VI Maritime Security Course, organized by the Atlantic Centre and held in Ponta Delgada, Azores, where he moderated the panel “Environmental Crime, Fisheries and Critical Infrastructure.” The session brought together international experts to discuss the growing challenges posed by maritime environmental crime, illegal fishing, and the protection of critical infrastructure. In his opening remarks, Gastón Ocampo highlighted the global scale of environmental crime, currently one of the world’s most profitable illicit economies, and warned about the impact of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on food security, economic stability, and the sovereignty of…
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On 27 May, the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) organised a High-Level Private Luncheon in Lisbon with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). The event brought together CAF representatives, members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Portugal, representatives of Portuguese investment agencies and business leaders to discuss the role of Latin America and the Caribbean in the international economic agenda. The event was moderated by IPDAL President Paulo Neves, who highlighted CAF’s importance for the development of the Latin American and Caribbean region, as well as for strengthening economic relations…
Paulo Neves, President of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), took part in a high-level meeting promoted by the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and the Dicastery for Culture and Education, which brought together ministers and senior education authorities from across Ibero-America for an audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The meeting was attended by ministers, secretaries of state and representatives of international organizations, who discussed issues such as the mental health of younger generations, the growing impact of digital technologies on learning, and the need…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) and the Embassy of Germany in Portugal jointly organized a private lunch with Catarina dos Santos-Wintz, a German-Portuguese member of the German Federal Parliament and President of the German-Portuguese Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Bundestag. The event was held under the Chatham House Rule and brought together diplomats, academics and institutional representatives. The event began with remarks by Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, who highlighted the importance of Portugal-Germany relations and the work developed by IPDAL together with the German Embassy, German foundations and various political and institutional…
The President of the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean, Paulo Neves, participated in the Africa Forum – Global Connection, held in Lisbon and organized by the CPLP Business Confederation (CE-CPLP), an institutional partner of IPDAL, in a meeting dedicated to reflecting on the challenges, opportunities, and development strategies for the African continent within the current international landscape. The event brought together institutional representatives, business leaders, academics, diplomats, and experts from various sectors to discuss key issues for Africa’s future, including international investment, sustainability, technological innovation, industrialization, agriculture, tourism, and the strengthening of economic and political…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB), presents the document “Un Triángulo por construir: Impulsar la Alianza Estratégica entre Europa, África y América Latina en un orden mundial emergente”, a strategic reflection on the future of cooperation between three central regions for the construction of a new international agenda. The publication brings together, organises, systematises and deepens the main conclusions of the previous 14 editions of the Strategic Triangle Meeting: Latin America and the Caribbean – Europe – Africa, an initiative promoted by IPDAL that, over more…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, presented the publication The Future of Multilateralism: From Commitment to Delivery in a Contested Multipolar Order, a study dedicated to the challenges facing multilateralism in an international context marked by strategic rivalry, political fragmentation, and the growing difficulty of transforming diplomatic commitments into concrete results. Written by Afonso Vilan and Miguel Inácio, the publication argues that the main challenge of contemporary multilateralism is not its irrelevance, but rather its capacity for performance and adaptation. “The problem is not declining participation but declining performance,” the…
The XV edition of the Strategic Triangle Meeting: Latin America and the Caribbean – Europe – Africa, organised by the IPDAL, brought together experts, policymakers, institutional representatives and young participants to discuss the future of cooperation between the three regions. Under the motto “Three Regions. One Agenda. From Dialogue to Delivery”, the meeting reinforced the need to transform political dialogue into concrete responses to the challenges of contemporary multilateralism, in an international context marked by geopolitical instability, fragmentation and new demands for cooperation. Throughout the day, Teatro Thalia hosted debates on global governance, the reform of multilateral institutions, triangular cooperation…
On April 22, the 11th edition of the ALC–CPLP Meeting took place, organized by IPDAL in partnership with CPLP – the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. The initiative was dedicated to promoting trade, investment, and cooperation for sustainable development between Latin America, the Caribbean, and Lusophone countries. The event was attended by ambassadors from CPLP countries and from Latin America and the Caribbean, establishing itself as a relevant platform for strategic dialogue between the two regions, in a global context where multilateral cooperation is increasingly important. In the opening session, Paulo Neves highlighted the role of interregional dialogue in creating…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), in partnership with the Embassy of El Salvador in Portugal, organized a high-level closed-door roundtable with H.E. Félix Ulloa, Vice President of El Salvador, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in relations between Europe and Latin America. In his remarks, Félix Ulloa highlighted the importance of strengthening political, economic, and cultural ties between the two regions, emphasizing El Salvador’s commitment to democratic stability and inclusive development. “International cooperation is essential to address common challenges and build lasting bridges between our peoples,” he stated. The session also included an…
The 6th edition of Mafra Dialogues, organized by IPDAL in partnership with the Municipality of Mafra, once again established itself as a leading platform for international strategic debate, bringing together policymakers, experts, academics, and institutional representatives under the theme “Multilateralism Under Pressure: Pathways to Peace and Stability.” The opening session featured remarks by Hugo Moreira Luís, Mayor of Mafra, Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, and Ambassador António de Almeida-Ribeiro, Acting Secretary-General of the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), who highlighted the importance of multilateralism in a global context marked by increasing challenges to international stability. In this context, a Memorandum of…
On March 25, another edition of África XXI took place, organized by IPDAL in partnership with the Municipality of Oeiras and the CPLP Business Confederation. Under the theme “Africa at the Center of the Global Strategy,” the initiative brought together policymakers, institutional representatives, academics, and experts to discuss the growing role of the African continent in the international context. The opening session featured remarks by Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, Nelma Fernandes, President of the CPLP Business Confederation, and Pedro Patacho, Councillor of the Municipality of Oeiras, who highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Europe and Africa and consolidating…