Grupo Salinas Sponsors Forum for Thought on Freedom and Economic Progress for Primary School Teachers

Grupo Salinas Sponsors Forum for Thought on Freedom and Economic Progress for Primary School Teachers

- Sergio Sarmiento and Macario Schettino Among Expositors -

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Salinas, a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies deeply committed to the modernization of the countries where they operate, is proud to announce the organization of the First Annual Education and Development Forum aimed to promote thinking about freedom and economic progress among Mexico's elementary and middle school teachers from throughout the country.

With participants from Chihuahua, Jalisco, Puebla, Tlaxcala, the State of Mexico and Mexico City, the teachers represent a comprehensive cross-section of public school teachers across Mexico.

"As we promote freedom, our Chairman Ricardo B. Salinas has insisted that we focus on the agents of change. And who better to foment change than the teachers of our future generations?" said Sergio Sarmiento, Editorial Committee Director of TV Azteca and forum coordinator.

The format of the event is a three-day session held September 24-26 of presentations by leading opinion leaders of Mexico, as well as dialog for each module and group dynamic sessions with the teachers. Presentations include "The Role of Government in Mexico," by Sergio Sarmiento; "Freedom and Property as a Foundation for Economic Growth," by Fernando Dworak, legislative expert and columnist; "The importance of a Culture of Legality for Development," by Dr. Jose Buendia H., former foreign correspondent in Madrid and Havana, expert on legality, professor at the Universidad Iberoamericana and journalist; "The Role of Teaching in Economic Development," by Dr. Francisco Hidalgo, e-learning expert, professor of IT at the Universidad Politecnica de Cataluna and Director of the Fundacion Universitaria Iberoamericana in Mexico; "Why Are There Rich and Poor Countries?" by Dr. Daniel Castillo Briones, corporate communications expert; "Why Mexico Isn't a Successful Country," by Dr. Macario Schettino, ITESM professor, author and political commentator; and "The Importance of the Private Sector in the Development of Society," by Ana Rosa Zuart Trejo, marketing expert and founder of the Grupo Cimientos Fundacion anti-discrimination organization.

The event has also received support from Fundacion Friedrich Naumann, Atlas Economic Research Foundation and Fundacion para la Cultura del Maestro.

About Grupo Salinas

Grupo Salinas (http://www.gruposalinas.com/) is a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to building the middle class of the countries where it operates, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (http://www.ricardosalinas.com/), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies, TV Azteca (http://www.irtvazteca.com/), Azteca America (http://www.aztecaamerica.com/), Grupo Elektra (http://www.grupoelektra.com.mx/), Banco Azteca (http://www.bancoazteca.com.mx/), Afore Azteca (http://www.aforeazteca.com.mx/), Seguros Azteca (http://www.segurosazteca.com.mx/), and Grupo Iusacell (http://www.iusacell.com/). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently, with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance.

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