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Latin America and the Caribbean Contact Group

Business at OECD’s Latin America Contact Group contributes to the OECD’s LAC Regional Program with the purpose of improving the overall business environment in the region and promoting the OECD’s best practices that enhance governance structures and promote private sector-driven growth. Business at OECD regularly engages with the OECD’s Latin America Division, organize thematic ad-hoc sessions, provide input to the OECD’s accession discussions, and actively participate in the annual OECD LAC Ministerial Summit.

Contact Group Overview

Discover the functions of Business at OECD's Latin America and the Caribbean Contact Group.

Why the OECD’s Work on Latin America and the Caribbean Matters

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is a critical region for the world economy. According to the OECD, it combines a GDP of almost USD 6 trillion and a market of 652 million people. In 2016, the OECD’s Ministerial Council Meeting created the OECD LAC Regional Program to support the LAC region in advancing its ambitious reform agenda, which is key to unleashing sustainable economic growth and social development across the region. Furthermore, the OECD is expanding its membership in the region with ongoing accession discussions taking place with Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.

Our 2025 Priorities

Promote greater governance in the region across several areas, including responsible business conduct and infrastructure

Foster greater awareness of the OECD work in the region

Encourage reforms in favour of an enabling investment environment

Establish contacts with all LAC countries, including those who are not member countries of the OECD or accession countries

Our Engagement with the OECD’s Bodies

OECD’s Latin America and Caribbean Division

OECD’s Latin America and the Caribbean Steering Group

OECD’s Latin America and the Caribbean Ministerial Summit

Publications

21 October 2024

How to Drive Social Inclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): The Role of Business 

Vision Paper on LAC Region Priorities for the 2024 OECD 3rd LAC Ministerial Summit on Social Inclusion

This policy paper explores how businesses can foster social inclusion in the LAC region. It highlights the importance of inclusive growth, education, and responsible investment.

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3 October 2023

Promoting the green transition in Latin America and the Caribbean

Contribution to the OECD Latin American and the Caribbean Ministerial Summit on Environment and Sustainability

This contribution presents business perspectives on sustainability in the LAC region. It emphasises green investment, innovation, and public-private collaboration.

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Committee Leadership

Chair

Fernando Treviño Nuñez

Rivadeneyra, Treviño & De Campo, S.C. – Mexico

Secretariat Lead

Nathan Munch

Policy Manager

Interested in joining our work?

Reach out to our team if you would like to become involved in our activities on Latin America and the Caribbean.