Rhodes Forum - World Public Forum "Dialogue of Civilizations"

Latin-American Civilization: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

The consequences of the crisis are aggravated in Latin America by external factors – the state of the capitalism centers and the system of global monetary and finance relations. The countries of Latin America intend to create their own financial and economic structure trying to develop alternative integration patterns and aiming at the introduction of common subregional currency. Will they succeed in democratic transition in the global crisis environment? – The participants of the Round Table are going to find an answer to this question.

Main Vectors of Discussion:

• Latin-American view on global integration: aiming at a new platform for strategic stability and harmonization of interests;
• Cross-cultural community in Latin America: interethnic traditions;
• Ideals and values of social development in the countries of the Continent;
• Ethnocultural identity of Latin America: looking for justice;
• Environmental challenges and their social consequences in Latin America