Appeared on November 20, 2009
LeBow College of Business hosted José Goñi, the Chilean ambassador to the United States, Nov. 13 as part of its “A View from the Top” lecture series, which introduces notable leaders of the world to Drexel students and community.
Goñi’s presentation largely dealt with Chile’s success over the past decade, and focused on the country’s poverty rates and economic data over recent years. According to Goñi, the Chilean poverty rate has fallen to about 10 percent since 1990. Goñi also stressed that despite the global recession, the Chilean government has maintained a balanced budget, which has aided the country’s rise on the world stage.