"The Iván Duque Center will be a space for the defense of democracy, economic liberty, security, investment and social equity within a market economy as necessary pillars for the construction of collective prosperity in our Hemisphere."
-Chair and Distinguished Fellow, H.E. Iván Duque Marquez, President of Colombia (2018-2022)
Through the Iván Duque Center for Prosperity and Freedom (IDCPF), the initiative seeks to remind policymakers of the crucial importance of the Western Hemisphere for both the US and the world. It also aims to bring renewed attention to the challenges and opportunities the region is currently facing.
Why Prosperity? The Hemisphere plays an integral role in fostering economic growth by harnessing private enterprise through strategic trade and investments opportunities.
Why Freedom? It is important to shine a spotlight on tyrannies in the region who continue to commit human rights abuses and atrocities. The Western Hemisphere can lead the international community in defending democratic values, mitigating the effects of the energy transition, responding to human displacement, and strengthening our supply chains.
