The Executive Secretary of OLACDE Alfonso Blanco participated as Special Guest in the virtual meeting of the Regional Action Group for Latin America – World Economic Forum

The Executive Secretary of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Alfonso Blanco Bonilla, participated as Special Guest in the virtual meeting of the Regional Action Group for Latin America of the World Economic Forum (WEF); event that took place on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

Space shared with political leaders, business leaders and experts, where they analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on the future of energy in Latin America, and measures were evaluated to limit the negative consequences and identify new opportunities for economies, industry and consumers in order to collect collaborative initiatives and respond to the current health crisis.

 

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The Executive Secretary of OLACDE Alfonso Blanco participated as Special Guest in the virtual meeting of the Regional Action Group for Latin America – World Economic Forum

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The Executive Secretary of The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), Alfonso Blanco Bonilla, participated as Special Guest in the virtual meeting of the Regional Action Group for Latin America of the World Economic Forum (WEF); event that took place on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
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