The democratically elected Heads of State and Government of the Americas will meet for the Special Summit of the Americas on January 12-13, 2004 in Monterrey, Mexico. The goal of the Special Summit is to facilitate hemispheric cooperation at the highest level of government in order to address current economic, social and political challenges in the region. Approximately one third of Heads of State and Government in the Hemisphere have assumed office since the Third Summit of the Americas held in Quebec City in April 2001. The agenda of the Special Summit will focus on three issues: - Economic Growth with Equity - Social Development - Democratic Governance For further information contact: Mexican Organizing Committee WTC, Montecito 38, Floor 32, Office 1 Tel: (52 55) 5488- 28- 60 Ext. 2115 Fax: (52 55) 5488- 28- 61 Email: ongs@comormex.org