By: Dr. Francisco Panizza, Senior Lecturer in Latin American Politics
London School of Economics

Chaired by: Mr. David Thomas OBE, Chairman of Canning House

Discussants:Prof. George Philip, Head of Latin American Politic Department of Government, London School of Economics; Mr. Michael Reid, Americas Editor, The Economist.

Copies of the book will be available for sale at the discounted price of GBP 12.00

Francisco Panizza was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, and studied politics in Brazil and England. He has taught in universities in Uruguay, Brazil, Mexico and England, where he lives since 1979. His research interests are populism, democracy, and the politics of economic reform. He combines his academic career with consultancy and journalism. He is a frequent contributor to the BBC, Bloomberg TV and several Latin American media networks.

PROGRAMME
11.30 Registration
12.00 Welcome from Mr. Davis Thomas
12.05 Presentation by Mr. Francisco Panizza
12.35 Comments by Prof. George Philip
13.50 Comments by Mr. Michael Reid
13.05 Q & A
13.20 Close and Sandwich Lunch

Admission:
HMG, Academics, Ambassadors and up to 5 full-time students free of charge. However, you must ensure you have registered your details at www.canninghouse.com then email corporate@canninghouse.com or business@canninghouse.com to request free place.
Please note that this only applies to full-time students who must show a valid university-issued student card at registration.
If you are unable to register online please call 020 7235 2303 ext. 225 or 228