Madrid/Panama City, July 15. The Alliance for Ibero-America Business Council (CEAPI for its acronym in Spanish) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Latin America and the Caribbean have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen the Ibero-American business fabric, promote dialogue with political and institutional leaders, promote innovation and public-private collaboration and support the fundamental role of women and youth in the development of businesses and society.

The agreement seeks to promote joint activities that boost the economic and sustainable development of companies in Ibero-America, as well as the participation of both organizations in a series of events in the areas of governance, legal security, and public-private dialogue.

After signing the agreement, the president of CEAPI, Núria Vilanova, highlighted the importance of contributing to the development of Ibero-America and the relevance of the partnership with the UNDP to achieve this.

“It is essential to boost the economy through policies that promote the strengthening of the role of the private sector. Public-private collaboration; the consolidation of the energy transition; human mobility; social inclusion and sustainable tourism in Ibero-America are paths we have undertaken at CEAPI because we believe in the opportunity that the current geostrategic moment has for the region,” stated Vilanova.

“At UNDP, we are forging partnerships and promoting a multi-stakeholder dialogue to strengthen democracy and respect for human rights, protect the environment, and promote inclusive and sustainable growth. This agreement with CEAPI seeks to enhance the role of the private sector in the construction of an Ibero-American space with more just, prosperous, and resilient societies in an increasingly interconnected and complex world,” said Michelle Muschett, UNDP regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean

About CEAPI:

The Business Council Alliance for Ibero-America, CEAPI, is an association formed by 300 businessmen, presidents of leading Ibero-American companies, whose mission is to value the role of the businessman and his impact on society, promoting social commitment and sustainability.

CEAPI has the vocation to contribute to making more Ibero-America and promote relationships of trust between businessmen to grow and strengthen the Ibero-American business fabric. As a think tank, we reflect on the challenges and opportunities of the region, promoting dialogue with political and institutional leaders, seeking to enrich public-private collaboration making room for new generations, and the fundamental role of women in the development of companies and society today. For more information: www.ceapi.com and www.congresoceapi.com   

About UNDP:

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet.

Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP.

Media Contact:

CEAPI:

Montse Tabuenca - mtabuenca@ceapi.com | +34 610 409 045         

Carlos Álvaro - calvaro@ceapi.com | +34 638 728 306

UNDP:

Vanessa Hidalgo, vanessa.hidalgo@undp.org | +1 646 338 9462

Marcela Barrientos, marcela.barrientos@undp.org  | +1 347 923 1572