IPDAL held the XI Ibero-American Business Meeting, a forum that once again brought together public decision-makers, business leaders and representatives of international organisations to analyse key topics on the Ibero-American economic agenda, with a particular focus on the Mercosur–European Union Association Agreement and its implications for the private sector. The opening session featured remarks by Paulo Neves, President of IPDAL, Ignacio Salafranca, Vice-President of the EuroAmerica Foundation, and Ángel Cárdenas from the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF). This was followed by the presentation of the report “Analysis of the Implications of the Mercosur–European Union Association Agreement”,…
Author: Gaston Ocampo
On 14 and 15 November, IPDAL will take part in the 2025 Diplomatic Bazaar, a solidarity-focused and intercultural event that brings together embassies from around the world in a celebration of diversity, cooperation, and exchange among nations. In this edition, IPDAL will feature the special participation of the Embassies of El Salvador and Paraguay, which join the Institute in strengthening the Ibero-American dimension of the event. The IPDAL stand will also include traditional Argentine sweets, offering visitors an authentic gastronomic experience from Argentina. IPDAL’s presence at this gathering represents yet another opportunity to strengthen ties with the diplomatic community, promote…
The President of IPDAL, Paulo Neves, was the keynote speaker at the opening session of the 2nd Congress of the Sociedad Científico Profesional de Farmacia Iberoamericana Comunitaria (SOCFIC), which took place in Lisbon from 6 to 8 November. The congress brought together specialists, public decision-makers and institutional representatives from the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America to discuss the future of community pharmacy and its growing role in Ibero-American health systems. The inaugural session was attended by several key authorities from the sector, including the President of INFARMED, Rui Santos Ivo, representing the Minister of Health; the Vice-President of the Health…
IPDAL took part in the I Ibero-American Future Congress, organised by the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB) and the Encuentros del Futuro Foundation (Chile), which took place on 30 and 31 October in Madrid. The event brought together leading experts to discuss essential issues concerning the global future, such as the new international order, the crisis of democracy, smart cities, neuro-rights, and the role of education in the age of artificial intelligence. This first edition, designed with the intention of continuity, featured the presence of His Majesty the King of Spain at the 31 October session, highlighting the strategic importance of…
IPDAL took part in the 15th ABECEB Forum, held on 4 November at the Faena Forum in Puerto Madero (Buenos Aires), one of Latin America’s leading economic conferences dedicated to global trends, competitiveness, energy, sustainability and regional development. This participation took place during the mission of IPDAL’s Secretary-General, Gastón Ocampo, to Buenos Aires. IPDAL’s presence was particularly relevant given the recent institutional cooperation with Dante Sica, founder of ABECEB and former Minister of Production and Labour of Argentina, in the preparation of the report on the EU–Mercosur Association Agreement presented in Lisbon. The event brought together business leaders, policymakers, academics…
IPDAL took part in the Madrid & Buenos Aires Business Meeting, held at ArtHaus in Buenos Aires on 3 November, bringing together political, business and institutional leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the Ibero-American economy. This participation took place within the mission of IPDAL’s Secretary-General, Gastón Ocampo, to Argentina, aimed at strengthening institutional relations and deepening Ibero-American economic dialogue. The event featured prominent figures from the public and private sectors, including the Head of Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Jorge Macri; the Mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida; Gerardo…
IPDAL took part in the ceremony held in Lisbon to mark Timor-Leste’s accession as the 11th Member State of ASEAN, a historic milestone for Timorese diplomacy and for regional integration in Southeast Asia. The Institute was represented by its President, Dr. Paulo Neves, and its Secretary-General, Gastón Ocampo, following an invitation from the Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Portugal, Isabel Amaral Guterres, and the Ambassador of the Permanent Mission of Timor-Leste to the CPLP, Laura Soares Abrantes. The event brought together diplomatic representatives, Portuguese authorities and members of the international community to celebrate this decisive moment for the country. Full membership…
The Secretary-General of IPDAL, Gastón Ocampo, and the Vice-President of the General Assembly, Rui Salgado Alves, took part in the 7th Atlantic Centre Seminar, dedicated to the theme “Climate Change and Security Challenges in the Atlantic”, held at the Maritime Museum in Lisbon. The seminar brought together policymakers, academics, government representatives and international organisations to discuss the growing impact of climate change on maritime security and coastal communities across the Atlantic. The event reinforced the view that extreme weather events and environmental degradation pose multidimensional risks that affect Atlantic nations unevenly, requiring cooperative and coordinated responses. The Atlantic Centre also…
IPDAL congratulates Suzi Barbosa, member of the advisory board of our institute, on being awarded the Order of Isabella the Catholic, granted by the Government of Spain in recognition of her contribution to strengthening diplomatic, cultural and institutional relations between Portugal, Spain and the Ibero-American community. This distinction, one of the most prestigious honours of the Spanish state, celebrates individuals who stand out in the promotion of international cooperation and in building bridges between peoples and institutions. Suzi Barbosa, with a career marked by public service, cultural diplomacy and the promotion of dialogue between countries, thus sees her continuous commitment…
IPDAL participated in the presentation of the results of the SEGIB–Camões–Fundación PAD Triangular Cooperation Fund, an initiative that promotes joint projects between Latin America, Europe and Africa. The session was part of the programme of the 9th International Meeting on Triangular Co-operation, which this year highlighted the role of triangular partnerships in promoting progress despite the challenges currently faced by development co-operation. Among the results presented, special emphasis was given to the digital transformation project in São Tomé and Príncipe, led by IPDAL along Fundación Pais Abierto y Digital (Argentina). The initiative has strengthened local capacities, promoted technological innovation and…
As part of the Portugal–Latin America and Caribbean Dialogue Roundtable, the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) carried out the official presentation of the Report from the 4th Foreign Policy and Strategic Thinking Meeting (EPEPE), held in Cascais. The document was presented by the President of IPDAL, Dr Paulo Neves, to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dr Ana Isabel Xavier, and brings together analyses and recommendations on transatlantic relations and the European Neighbourhood Policy. The Report reflects the conclusions and contributions of a discussion that brought together public decision-makers, academics, and…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) took part in the presentation of the results of the SEGIB–Camões–Fundación PAD Triangular Cooperation Fund, an initiative that promotes joint projects between Latin America, Europe and Africa, with the aim of fostering sustainable development and the exchange of good practices across regions. Among the results presented, the digital transformation project in São Tomé and Príncipe stood out. Developed with the support of IPDAL, the project has helped to strengthen local capacities, promote digital inclusion, and reduce inequalities through technological innovation. IPDAL’s participation in this process reinforces its role…