On the occasion of the presentation of the CIDOB Journal of International Affairs (Revista CIDOB d’Afers Internacionals) dedicated to the politics of Spain towards the Mediterranean and the Arab World, a session of assessment and analysis of the past legislature will be held in the Congress of Deputies. The act shall consist of the presentation of the journal, as well as of a round table discussion with representatives from different political parties, which will evaluate the performance of the government during the last four years, and will propose their distinctive parties’ visions as to the policies towards the region in question.

Free assistance, limited space

In order to confirm one’s assistance it is indispensable to communicate with CIDOB, giving one’s full name and ID or Passport number via e-mail to activitats@cidob.org or by calling 93 302 64 95.

Published jointly by ECLAC and the CIDOB Foundation, the book “Towards a new social contract: Economic policies for comprehensive development in Latin America” is comprised of the addresses that were given at a seminar held in Barcelona in October 2006 which brought together economists and other well-known academics to reflect and debate on the situation, and to discuss what policies should be implemented to achieve sustained, equitable economic development in the region. The book tackles different components of economic policies, including fiscal reform, public spending and social protection, all of which represent basic prerequisites for establishing a social contract capable of ensuring political stability and economic development in Latin America. The presentation will be attended by the co-editors of the book, José Luis Machinea and Narcís Serra, in addition to Secretary-General of SEGIB Enrique Iglesias and David Vegara, Secretary of State for the Economy.

14 & 15 February 2008

Ever since the early 1990s, a number of Latin American states have employed what has become called "new regionalism" strategies to enable them to participate more in the international system and to help them to overcome the various economic, social, political and security challenges that have resulted from, or been exacerbated by the dynamics of globalisation.

Coordinators:

Manuel Cienfuegos, Latin America Relations Observatory, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona.

José Antonio Sanahuja, Complutense Institute for International Studies, Complutense University, Madrid