Fifth Summit of the Americas, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, April 2009 Background, Agenda, and Expectations

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conservation of natural resources.

Economic development.

Latin America.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2009

Summary:

Provides background on Summits of the Americas, aimed at promoting regional cooperation on various issues since 1994, in light of upcoming fifth Summit of the Americas, to be held Apr.17-19, 2009, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Outlines achievements of past Summits of the Americas; and summarizes criticism related to Summit transparency, effectiveness, and ability to promote U.S interests. Discusses fifth Summit of the Americas, reviewing Summit focus on economic development, energy security and environmental sustainability; reviewing expectations; and covering Congressional interest

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Fifth Summit of the Americas, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, April 2009

Publisher Number:

CRS-2009-FDT-0041

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