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The first day of events related to the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the IDB and IIC starts with a conference about youth and development.
Internet users can access live web streaming of the seminars and participate in the events through EXPRESATE.
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
To open the annual meeting in Uruguay, the first day of activities will be devoted to recognizing the contributions of young people in the region to the development of their communities, learning about innovative programs, and disseminating lessons learned on the impact that development and youth participation have on poverty reduction, democratic stability, and job creation.
Location: Barrio Casavalle
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Commemorative Stamp
Location: To be determined
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Culture Panel. Seminar: Promoting Youth Development and Participation through Culture and Sports
This panel will address culture and its positive impact on the social and economic development of the region, with an exchange of experiences among distinguished panelists specializing in public or private management, civil society, and youth leaders.
Location: SODRE, Balzo Room
4:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sports Panel. Seminar: Promoting Youth Development and Participation through Culture and Sports
Sports-for-development initiatives that have fostered social inclusion, job creation, violence prevention, and life skills will be the focus of this conversation involving sports celebrities from Uruguay and elsewhere in the region.
Location: SODRE, Balzo Room
6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Innovation panel. Seminar: Promoting Youth Development and Participation through Culture and Sports
The participation, creativity, and innovation of young people in the region are essential elements which can increase responsiveness to traditional and nontraditional challenges alike and to social and economic development opportunities. This panel, made up of experts and youth leaders, will present creative solutions and commonalities that can be replicated in other areas.
Location: SODRE, Balzo Room
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Closing Musical Presentation
Location: SODRE, Eduardo Fabrini Room