Investing in disaster preparedness has saved countless lives, but further investment is necessary.


Heraldo Munoz, a former Chilean ambassador and president of the UN Security Council, serves as assistant secretary-general and UN Development Program director for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Investing in disaster preparedness has saved countless lives, but further investment is necessary.

Tens of millions have been lifted out of poverty as Latin America becomes an increasingly prosperous and stable region.

Almost half the world’s population is under 25 and youth involvement in politics is crucial to improve democracies.
