Intermediate Forums

To mobilize debate and dialogue on local economic development and promote commitment and joint action, a series of Intermediate Forums have been held since its inception. These forums discussed priorities and formulated concrete recommendations tailored to local realities.

The Intermediate Forums involved a wide range of stakeholders (local and regional governments, international organizations, the private sector, academia and civil society, and development agencies) and served not only to exchange experiences and best practices but also to strengthen strategic alliances and generate synergies among the different levels of governance and sectors involved in promoting local economic development.

Each Intermediate Forum has contributed to consolidating a shared vision of how LED can act as a lever for localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level, addressing structural challenges and emerging opportunities in diverse contexts.

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    2010

    Preparatory seminar

    Cordoba, Spain

    150 participants 15 countries

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    2015

    First Regional Forum of Local Economic Development for Latin America and the Caribbean

    Quito, Ecuador

    350 participants 23 countries

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    2017

    Second Regional Forum of Local Economic Development for Latin America and the Caribbean

    Tiquipaya - Cochabamba, Bolivia

    1,470 participants 35 countries

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    2019

    Third Regional Forum of Local Economic Development for Latin America and the Caribbean

    Barranquilla, Colombia

    650 participants 20 countries

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    2024

    Fourth Regional Forum of Local Economic Development for Latin America and the Caribbean

    Montevideo, Uruguay

    326 participants XXX countries