Lesson 18: The Yasuni ITT Initiative in Ecuador

March 19, 2020

Review:

Mining in South America
Lithium Triangle
COVID-19

Presentation:

Latin Americas Reliance on Natural Resources
- Economist Article
Economic development vs Environmental degradation
- How do Latin American countries solve this challenge?
- Yasuni ITT initiative
Case of Ecuador
- Profile
- Population
- Visit to Ecuador
- Former President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa
  - Charlie Rose interview
  - Role of Government
  - US Foreign Policy in Latin America

Assignment:

Read this article about the failure of the Yasuni ITT initiative
Watch the Charlie Rose interview with Rafael Correa
Enjoy a week off from classes

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

Lesson 18: The Yasuni ITT Initiative in Ecuador

Justin

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