Our Guests
Wolfgang
Muno
"The influence of the New Left on education in Latin America"
University of Mainz
Dr Muno is a renowned political scientist who has conducted research in
many universities and countries around the world. His focus on democracy, development and economic
reform also makes him an ideal guest at this conference. Dr Muno will analyse the New Left regimes
in Latin America and their effects on social and economic development.
Harmut
Sangmeister
"Human capital development, innovation and competitivity of Latin American economies"
 University
of Heidelberg
Prof Sangmeister is a renowned economist currently leading the development
politics group at the University of Heidelberg. In addition to having taught Economics during decades, he is a widely
cited researcher who has extensively covered many aspects of Latin American development. On basis
of his impressive record, Prof Sangmeister is uniquely qualified to deliver a superb keynote speech
about human capital and its implications on innovation and productivity.
Alexa Schönstedt
"The educational situation in Latin America"
 University
of Heidelberg
Ms
Schönstedt is a talented young economist working with Prof Sangmeister on development economics. In
her short career, she has already worked on numerous investigations and humanitarian projects in
various countries, which makes her an ideal speaker who will give an overview of the current status
of Latin American education systems.
Christian
Egli
"Access to education and social stratification in Latin America"University of St.
Gallen
Mr
Egli recently completed his studies at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) with an award-winning
thesis about Colombian and Mexican systems of higher education and their link with socioeconomic
inequality. In addition, he has lived and worked in Mexico, which gives him a unique perspective on
Latin American problems. Today, Christian Egli will present us his insights on education systems,
social stratification and elite formation.
Josef
Loening
"Effects of primary, secondary and tertiary education on economic growth"The World
Bank
We are sorry to inform that Mr Loening won´t be able to asist to the Latin American Day due
to important comitments related to his work at the World Bank.
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