Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques

The G20 summit in Brazil will take place at a crossroads in the global power dynamic. The traditional dominance of the rich nations is being challenged by a more united Global South, while diplomatic bridges need to be built to address pressing economic, political, and environmental issues.

In the 21st century, the People’s Republic of China has risen as one of the main centers of the world economy. This result is attributed to the process of opening and modernization, which promoted China’s integration into the world economy. The role of the State in planning and implementing policies that seek to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) is central to this process.

Organiser: German Institute for Global and Area Studies Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques (Panelist)

Geoeconomics is reshaping global power dynamics, as nations use economic policies to assert influence in an increasingly fractured world, and geopolitical dynamics are prompting Europe to confront new economic and security challenges.

The conference, organized by CEPR and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, hosted at and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, will bring together world-leading scholars and political decisionmakers to foster intellectual exchange about the link between economics and geopolitics at the highest level.

Organiser: Business Association for Latin America Dr. Tomas Costa de Azevedo Marques (Speaker)

An analysis of the Chinese political and economic presence in Latin America and Caribe, focusing on foreign direct investments, the political context and the change of pattern over the years. The presentation aims to provide an overview of China's presence in LAC and future opportunities for German companies in the region.