REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

CReCER 2025 Conference

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The World Bank held the 12th edition of the CReCER Conference on transparency and accountability for regional economic growth, and Grant Thornton Argentina was part.

On May 13 and 14, the CReCER 2025 Conference: Accelerating Sustainability and Innovation for Economic Growth across Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by the World Bank together with its global[i] and local[ii] partners, was held in Lima, Peru. The meeting aimed to share knowledge and promote the exchange of experiences in the areas of transparency, accountability, financial and sustainability reporting to strengthen markets and private sector financing.

The conference focused on three themes: I) The pivotal role of sustainability reporting in facilitating the transition to a green economy; II) How artificial intelligence and data analytics can revolutionize internal controls, financial reporting, and external audits; and III) The opportunities and challenges for the accounting profession in the face of an evolving business and risk landscape.

Photo of Gabriel RighiniGabriel Righini, Audit Partner at Grant Thornton Argentina and Energy and Natural Resources industry spokesperson, led the session titled "What are the company's and investors' expectations for sustainability reporting and assurance" which explored the current landscape of sustainability and assurance reporting in Latin America to meet the expectations of both companies and investors.

The panel featured Gabriel H. Aguilar Acevedo (Regulatory and Public Affairs Manager, Sustainability Leader at LDC, Bancolombia), Marco Antonio Zaldivar (Independent Director), Rafael Carranza (Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lima Stock Exchange), and Rosmary Lozano (Vice President of Sustainability and Sustainable Investments, Credicorp Capital).

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Photo of Gabriel Righini“I’m very happy to have attended the event,” commented Gabriel Righini. “The Conference allows us to strengthen networks and strategic partnerships, taking beyond economic transformation and sustainability in the region. I had the opportunity to interact with many professionals and regulators, members of the Latin American Coordinating Committee, and members of other accounting firms.”

“This year, I moderated a session on the expectations of regulators, issuers, companies, and investors. We discussed the challenges they face and exchanged insights on sustainability assurance reporting. I would like to thank the CReCER team and the people of Perú for hosting us and for the hospitality with which they welcomed us,” he added.

 

About CReCER

CReCER is the World Bank's Accounting and Accountability for Regional Economic Growth initiative that brings together government leaders, regulators, accounting professionals, and international experts to foster dialogue and collaboration on the strategic role of sustainability and innovation in the economic development of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Since the first conference in 2007, CReCER is a flagship knowledge and learning event for promoting public policies based on transparency, accountability, and the quality of financial and sustainability information.

 

 


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i. The World Bank Group, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Global Public Policy Committee (GPPC) made up of representatives from the six largest international accounting networks: BDO, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, KPMG y PwC.
ii. The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Peru and the Board of Deans of Colleges of Public Accountants of Peru.