Sep 2008
This paper is the second contribution to the MIF Retrospectives series and discusses MIF support for infrastructure development in the region, emphasizing the promotion of public-private partnerships.
Sep 2008
This presentation discusses the IDB-RES project conducted in the neighborhood of Buenos Aires. This project was an opportunity to carry out in-depth studies throughout the region and contained true…
Sep 2008
Over the past several years, most countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have experienced macroeconomic growth and a decline in poverty. Despite these trends, inequality remains high, while…
Sep 2008
This study contains data on the Urban Quality of Life (UqoL) Index. Included is a discussion of what factors determine the UqoL index, the construction and benchmarks as well as the approaches taken…
Sep 2008
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Amongst a favorable economic environment, Ecuador's exceptional oil revenues have bolstered fiscal accounts. Several legal changes have created or modified funds or accounts aimed at saving,…
Sep 2008
This newsletter presents articles about Associations versus Subcontractors, The use of SISCAE's dissemination module reports important savings to the Nicaraguan Government, Thresholds for…
Sep 2008
This e-bulletin IDB-DC Solidarity Program is an initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It builds strategic partnerships with local community-based organizations to promote community…
Sep 2008
This report presents the findings of an evaluation of the Bank's Nicaragua country program for 2002 to 2007. First, the report provides an account to the Bank's Directors regarding the…
Breaking Credibility in Monetary Policy: The Role of Politics in the Stability of the Central Banker
Sep 2008
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This paper studies the relationship between the hazard rate of the exit of a president of a central bank and a measure of credibility in monetary policy. The expected hazard rate of exit is estimated…
Sep 2008
This presentation overviews productive development policies (PDPs) in Mexico and proposes an strategy to strengthen its aeronautic industry.
Sep 2008
This issue of IDEA draws upon a study presented at the IDB's annual meetings in Miami, FL to look at whether Latin America's recent growth really is extraordinary. It finds that once the…
Sep 2008
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This paper presents a growth diagnostic exercise for Peru. It notes that although Peru has recently enjoyed high rates of economic growth, this growth is actually a recovery from a significant and…
Sep 2008
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This paper revisits economic growth in Colombia using a growth diagnostics methodology to identify the most binding constraints for economic growth and the policies that, if implemented, can have the…
Sep 2008
This document (RE-342-1) presents an independent evaluation of the implementation of the New Lending Framework (NLF) covering the period 2005-2008. This evaluation is structured around the following…
Sep 2008
REVELA analyzes market expectations of growth and inflation in Latin American countries. The figures analyzed represent the results of surveys of private sector actors conducted by the central banks…
Sep 2008
This e-bulletin IDB-DC Solidarity Program is an initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It builds strategic partnerships with local community-based organizations to promote community…
Sep 2008
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This paper analyzes various dimensions of the quality of life in Montevideo. The paper finds that satisfaction with various public goods and services at the neighborhood level play a minor role in…
Sep 2008
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This paper provides empirical evidence for the importance of institutions in determining the outcome of crises on long-term growth. Once unobserved country-specific effects and other sources of…
Aug 2008
This paper provides an overview of the role of information and communications technology for small businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean and the development of the MIF ICT4BUS program.
Aug 2008
Presents an exhibition of Eight artists, four living in the Dominican Republic and the other four abroad, comprise the exhibition which addresses
issues of originality, innovation,…
issues of originality, innovation,…