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…
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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…
Lisbon hosted a new edition of the Portugal–Latin America and Caribbean Dialogue Roundtable, an initiative promoted by the Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL), bringing together high-level governmental, diplomatic, and institutional representatives to discuss the main challenges and opportunities in bi-regional relations. The meeting featured interventions by Portugal’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dr Ana Isabel Xavier, the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, Mr Hugo Francisco Rivera Fernández, and the Director of the Organisation of Ibero-American States in Portugal, Dr Ana Paula Laborinho. The session highlighted the importance of…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) took part in the international debate “Ukraine 2026: Scenarios for Diplomacy, Defense and Escalation”, organized by ICDD–USA and the Independent Experts’ Peace Initiative (IEPI). The event, held in a closed format and under the Chatham House Rule, brought together 26 analysts, diplomats, and international experts to discuss possible scenarios for the evolution of the conflict in Ukraine — ranging from the continuation of a prolonged war to potential ceasefire or global escalation scenarios. IPDAL was represented by its advisor Gastón Ocampo, who was invited to moderate the panel…
The Institute for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (IPDAL) participated in virtual dialogues organized by the Club de Madrid and the Atlantic Council, as part of the joint initiative “From Fragmentation to Cooperation: Democracy and Multilateralism in the 2025 EU–CELAC and Americas Summits.” The meetings brought together political leaders, diplomats, and international experts to reflect on the challenges of interregional cooperation in a global context marked by intensifying geopolitical rivalry, the impact of hybrid and digital threats on democracies, and the growing role of external actors in Latin America and the Caribbean. IPDAL emphasized the importance of…