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

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 summa...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Conservation of natural resources. Economic development. Latin America. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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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.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.