Secretariat for External Relations/ Department of International Affairs
of the Organization of American States (OAS)

Lecture Series of the Americas

XXXVIII Lecture on the Americas on: “In Search of Solutions to the Financial Crisis: Measures Taken and Future Challenges” with Alicia Barcena- October 5, 2009 at the OAS Hall of the Americas

The Lecture Series of the Americas was established in September 2004, through Permanent Council Resolution 870 (1446/04), in an effort by the OAS member states to enrich the hemispheric debate on key issues on the inter-American agenda by hosting monthly conferences where prominent intellectuals from throughout the world share their experiences and expertise with the public at-large.

The Lecture Series is directed at strengthening democracy, promoting and protecting human rights, enhancing hemispheric security, and fostering social development in the Americas.

The lectures are held in the OAS Hall of the Americas in Washington, D.C. and are transmitted live via television, radio and the Internet, in English and Spanish. Click here to see our upcoming lectures.

Since the launching of the program, the Department of International Affairs boasted a host of highly respected and renowned speakers.

The Board of the Lecture Series, comprised by the OAS Secretary General, the Chairman of the Permanent Council, the Chair of the Committee on Juridical and Political Affairs, the Secretary for External Relations, and the Director of International Affairs, is responsible for selecting the speakers and the successful execution of this program.