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About LALP

Pursuing the university’s mission of teaching and service for the common good, Georgetown University's Latin America Leadership Program (LALP) develops regionally-focused experiential executive education programs that aim to educate, connect, and inspire regional leaders to create impact networks with a positive multiplier effect across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Events

The ILG 2024 cohort in front of the United States Capitol

ILG 2024 - Agents of change meet to transform their communities in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Innovation and Leadership in Government (ILG) program successfully closed its 11th edition, welcoming 27 public sector leaders from 13 countries that are working across 10 thematic areas to transform their communities, utilizing innovative solutions and processes to tackle urgent issues, as showcased in their outstanding projects. The 2024 cohort’s heavy focus on technology, innovation and sustainability, and the environment represents the new rising and time-sensitive challenges the countries in the region are facing. 

Two ILG 2023 alumni address key challenges in the Dominican Republic

Julissa Cruz (ILG 2023) and Edwin Eusebio Feliz Brito (ILG 2023) from the Dominican Republic are answering the call to action that the Innovation and Leadership in Government program seeks to inspire regional leaders to foster positive change in their countries. Julissa and Edwin are both helping transform the Dominican Republic from their own respective areas of expertise, showcasing their personal commitment and vocation that have led them to become public servants.

IRELGOV’s Corporate Government Relations Leadership Program

Georgetown’s Latin America Leadership Program (LALP) partnered with Brazil’s Instituto de Relações Governamentais (IRELGOV) to offer corporate government relations professionals from Brazil a unique educational experience. The Corporate Government Relations Leadership Program is designed to address some of the most urgent global issues while equipping participants with the tools to analyze, engage in meaningful dialogue, and collaborate on innovative solutions. The program took place at Georgetown University from September 30 to October 3, 2024.