Atlantic Council ADRIENNE ARSHT LATIN AMERICA CENTER The Future of Democracy in the Americas Prepared by Breana Stanski and Diego Area | AtlanticCouncil.org ADVANCING SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS COMMITMENTS An initiative led by the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center and sponsored by the U. [...] Bottom line up front The Democracy and Governance commitment at the Ninth Summit of the Americas marked an imperative platform for strengthening the region’s democratic values and institutions. [...] Analysis of the Summit Commitment to Democracy in the Americas: • The Summit was attended by heads of state and vision for democracy in the region with actionable steps government of the Americas, in addition to private towards greater investment in education and economic sector and civil society representatives. [...] ATLANTIC COUNCIL 2 ADVANCING SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS COMMITMENTS Recommendations for Advancing and Institutionalizing Democratic Practices in the Americas: During an off the record private roundtable, thought leaders from across the Americas discussed how to combat democratic backsliding within the region, the effects of inequality and poverty on democratic stability, and the erosion of public trus. [...] Empower Civil Society and Foster nisms for Democratic Oversight Inclusive Participation and Accountability: ■ Establish a mechanism to monitor the state of ■ Engage academics, civil society groups, and the democracy in the region.
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