OECD-Brazilian International Conference on Financial Education

15-16 December 2009, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

This conference seeks to advance and elevate the dialogue on financial education in the international arena, with a particular focus on Latin America. Participants will share experiences on best practices and discuss applied research. Topics for discussion include:

- National financial education strategies in Latin America
- Assessment of financial literacy and inclusion
- Financial education at schools: programmes and evaluation
- Individuals’ behaviours as regards pensions issues: needs and challenges
- Households’ budget management: financial education on credit and investment
- Outreaching wide audience and targeted groups: means and programmes.

This conference is co-organised by the OECD and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (Comissão de Valores Mobiliário CVM), with sponsorship from the Government of Japan.

Documentation

• Draft agenda
• Information note

Contacts

• This conference is by invitation only. Should you wish to receive an invitation, please contact: Ms. Jennah Huxley, OECD, e-mail: jennah.huxley@oecd.org, Tel: + 33 1 45 24 85 55.
• After registration, if  you need any other information (VISAs letters, information to travel to Brazil, booking the hotel and other logistical issues etc.) you could also contact:
  Skype: INFEBRAZIL
  e-mail: infebrazil@q2eventos.com.br, Tel: + 55 21 2005 6382
  or Ms. Celia Bittencourt, CVM
  e-mail: coece@cvm.gov.br, Tel: +55 21 3554 8210
  

See also

• The OECD International Gateway for Financial Education:
  www.financial-education.org.