“Development Without Illusions”
Join Juan Ignacio Dorregeo to discuss '“Development Without Illusions”. Progressive Politics and Structural Constraints in the Global South.
About this talk:
This talk examines the challenges of building a viable development model in the Global South through the case of Uruguay. It situates the discussion within current geopolitical tensions and the shifting political landscape of Latin America, highlighting the constraints and opportunities faced by progressive governments.
The presentation explores the central dilemma of achieving sustained economic growth to finance inclusive social policies, while advancing structural transformation. It discusses the role of innovation in reshaping productive structures, alongside emerging risks linked to digital and technological dependency.
Framed by the idea of shaping markets, not fixing them, the talk reflects on the role of the entrepreneurial state and the importance of multi-actor coordination—across government, firms, workers, and academia—in shaping a National Development Strategy. Particular attention is given to mission-oriented policies as a framework to align public action with long-term development goals.
Meet the panel:
- Chair: Dr Cecilia Rikap | Head of Research and Associate Professor in Economics at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)
- Juan Ignacio Dorrego | President of Uruguay’s National Development Agency (ANDE)
Join Juan Ignacio Dorregeo to discuss '“Development Without Illusions”. Progressive Politics and Structural Constraints in the Global South.
About this talk:
This talk examines the challenges of building a viable development model in the Global South through the case of Uruguay. It situates the discussion within current geopolitical tensions and the shifting political landscape of Latin America, highlighting the constraints and opportunities faced by progressive governments.
The presentation explores the central dilemma of achieving sustained economic growth to finance inclusive social policies, while advancing structural transformation. It discusses the role of innovation in reshaping productive structures, alongside emerging risks linked to digital and technological dependency.
Framed by the idea of shaping markets, not fixing them, the talk reflects on the role of the entrepreneurial state and the importance of multi-actor coordination—across government, firms, workers, and academia—in shaping a National Development Strategy. Particular attention is given to mission-oriented policies as a framework to align public action with long-term development goals.
Meet the panel:
- Chair: Dr Cecilia Rikap | Head of Research and Associate Professor in Economics at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP)
- Juan Ignacio Dorrego | President of Uruguay’s National Development Agency (ANDE)
If you have any queries around access, please get in touch with a member of the team (IIPPComms@ucl.ac.uk).
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- In person
Location
UCL IIPP (UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose)
11 Montague Street
London WC1B 5BP
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