Millions of dollars are invested in education and employment in Central America, but the reasoning behind those decisions is rarely discussed openly.

This panel will open that conversation at a time when international cooperation is retreating, the labor market is transforming, new demands for talent are emerging, and societies are aging.

Through a dialogue among different donors, the session will explore how strategies are adapted to create opportunities in the region. It will discuss results-based models, community investment, entrepreneurship and value-chain strengthening, and emerging agendas. It will also address the tensions that arise in each scenario: how to measure impact without excluding, how to take risks, and how to build partnerships that last.