A Framework to Study Agglomeration, Informality, and Firm Dynamics (Discussion Paper)
Oct 2025
Author(s): Chauvin, Juan Pablo;Talamas Marcos, Miguel Ángel
In this discussion paper we present a framework to analyze how urban agglomeration affects firm informality and the mechanisms behind this relationship. This framework extends a model with extensive…
Unlocking Potential: Real Impact of Virtual Training for Women Entrepreneurs in LAC Lessons Learned from the project WE3A: Strengthening Women Entrepreneurs in Value Chains
Oct 2025
Author(s): Memanova, Tamilyam;Proaño, Alex;Sandoval, Ana Sofía
This Technical Note builds on the key insights from the endline evaluation of the WE3A Improving Women-Owned Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs) Access to Value Chains project and distills lessons…
Monitoring Progress Toward a Prosperous, Sustainable Future: Belize Final Report
Oct 2025
Author(s): Delevaux, Jade;Ruckelshaus, Mary;Wade, Beverly;Dario, Carlie;Batista, Natasha;Blanc, Pauline Lola;Bood, Nadia;Martinez, Leroy;Samayoa, Omar
This document outlines the activities and results of the Belize pilot project under the Regional Technical Cooperation (TC), “Transforming Policy and Investment Through Mainstreaming Rapid Approaches…
Lessons from South Korea: E-Filing Systems for Public Integrity in Latin America and the Caribbean
Oct 2025 Generative AI enabled
Author(s): Ko, Kilkon;Jeon, So Hee;Kang, Minsung Michael;Lee, Minah;Shin, Inchul
This report analyzes South Koreas electronic filing system for asset registration and disclosure for public officials, a key component of the governments Public Ethics and Transparency Initiative. It…
Monitoring Progress Toward a Prosperous, Sustainable Future: Belize Case Study
Oct 2025
Author(s): Delevaux, Jade;Ruckelshaus, Mary;Wade, Beverly;Dario, Carlie;Batista, Natasha;Blanc, Pauline Lola;Bood, Nadia;Martinez, Leroy;Samayoa, Omar
This document outlines the activities and results of the Belize pilot project under the Regional Technical Cooperation (TC), “Transforming Policy and Investment through Mainstreaming Rapid Approaches…
Mobile Devices and Children's Development: The Case for School Restrictions
Oct 2025 Generative AI enabled
Author(s): Rau, Tomás
The widespread use of mobile devices among adolescents has led many schools and governments to consider or implement restrictions on their usage. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the…
Infrastructure for Access to Basic Services in Amazonia
Oct 2025
Author(s): Cavallo, Eduardo A.;Leon Gomez, Carlos Raul
The Amazon region faces challenges in achieving effective access to infrastructure services. While investments have been made to expand transport, electricity, water and sanitation, and digital…
Securing Access Point Name (APN) Infrastructure
Oct 2025
Author(s): Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD)
This publication presents best practices for securing a private access point name (APN) infrastructure, providing a tool to improve the security level of organizations by applying appropriate…
Blue Forum: Knowledge, Innovation and Action for Belize's Ocean and Thriving Blue Economy
Oct 2025
Author(s): Mckenzie, Ronalee Norma;Santa Pena, Camilo Andrés;Blanc, Pauline Lola;Wade, Beverly;Balderamos, Jamani;Vasquez, Safira
Belize's Blue Economy continues to evolve as an integrated national development pathway, linking economic diversification, marine conservation, and climate resilience. As part of this trajectory…
Evidence Gap Maps: User Guide
Oct 2025
Author(s): Acosta Mejía, Camilo;Rossetti Youlton, Magdalena Alejandra;Porto Gutierrez, Indira Margarita;Anda, Maria Daniela;Shisler, Shannon
This user guide describes how Evidence Gap Maps (EGMs) can support IDB employees in various phases of the operational and knowledge cycles, with illustrative use cases of scenarios in practice. An…
Direct-to-Consumer Advertisement and Prescription Contraceptive Choices
Oct 2025 Generative AI enabled
Author(s): Tojal Ramos Dos Santos, Carolina
This paper investigates the impact of direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) on womens prescription contraceptive choices using television advertisement data and health insurance claims. I leverage…
Who Cares? How to Support and Ensure Recognition for Caregivers for Older People in Latin America and the Caribbean
Oct 2025
Author(s): Stampini, Marco;Llena-Nozal, Ana;Soto Iguarán, Carlos ;Aranco, Natalia;Benedetti, Fiorella;Fabiani, Beatrice;Garcia Diaz, Milagros ;Killmeier, Karolin ;Lupica, Carina;Rauet Tejeda, Judit
The report quantifies the rising demand for long-term care workers in one of the most rapidly aging regions worldwide. It highlights the precarious working conditions of paid care workers, the…
Evidence in Labor Market Policies and Implications for Brazil: Informality
Oct 2025
Author(s): Mancha, André;Cavalcanti, Filipe;Ratcher, Laísa;Gouvea, Livia;Fontes, Luiz Felipe
Informality remains a central feature of the Brazilian labor market, affecting around 38 percent of the workforce. Although the country experienced a significant decline in informality during the…
The Role of Finance Ministries in Carbon Markets
Oct 2025
Author(s): Delgado, Raúl;Caffera, Marcelo;Talbot-Wright, Hipólito;Arioua, Eugenia ;Torres Pelaez, Daniela;Alves, Tatiana;Loo-Kung, Rudy
Carbon markets are gaining prominence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) as tools to help countries achieve climate goals, mobilize climate finance, and generate government revenue. This…
Evidence in Labor Market Policies and Implications for Brazil: Future of Work
Oct 2025
Author(s): Mancha, André;Cavalcanti, Filipe;Rachter, Laísa;Gouvea, Livia;Fontes, Luiz Felipe
Technological changes such as automation, digitalization, and artificial intelligence are transforming labor markets worldwide. In Brazil, these transformations pose particular challenges due to the…
Effective Carbon Tax Design: Key Considerations from Latin America
Oct 2025
Author(s): Caffera, Marcelo;Talbot-Wright, Hipólito;Arioua, Eugenia ;Delgado, Raúl
This study documents the experiences of Chile, Colombia, and Mexico in the design and implementation of carbon taxes, with the aim of drawing lessons and recommendations to improve the development of…
Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Policy Assessment Tool
Sep 2025
Author(s): Wirtz, Veronika J.;Espín, Jaime;Góngora, Pamela;Guzman Cruz, Javier Humberto
Off-patent medicines (generics and biosimilars) play a central role in enhancing healthcare efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). To support…
Caribbean Economics Quarterly: Volume 15, Issue 1: Catalyzing Capital: Public Private Partnerships for Resilient Growth
Sep 2025
Author(s): Mooney, Henry;Mills, Ian Wilfrid;Pereira Dos Santos, Pablo;Suárez-Alemán, Ancor;Castrosin, María Pilar;Acevedo, María Cecilia;Castillo Martínez, Paula;Segree-Brown, Terry-Ann Sharlene;Zevallos Urquieta, Hector Augusto;Saboin, José Luis;Ortiz de Mendívil, Cloe;Mitchell, Travis Klaus;Hussain, Lisa;Gauto, Victor;Ivey, Wendel Garfield;Okey, Onoh-Obasi;Castilleja Vargas, Liliana;Satnarine-Singh, Nirvana
This edition of the IDB Caribbean Economics Quarterly is a collaboration between the Caribbean Country Department, ONE Caribbean Unit, Infrastructure and Energy Department, and IDB Invest. It focuses…
Guide to Leveraging Lessons Learned: Enhancing Operational Effectiveness at the Inter-American Development Bank
Sep 2025
Author(s): Roca, María Eugenia;Zepeda, David;García Ferro, Luz Ángela
This Guide is a practical framework to boost the effectiveness of IDB-financed projects across Latin America and the Caribbean by systematically capturing, organizing, and reusing both tacit and…
Approach Paper. Technical Cooperations at the Inter-American Development Bank
Sep 2025
Author(s): Pedraza, Lina;Figueroa, Claudia;Nessler, Vladimir;Romero Castelan, Brianda ;Barbosa, Fernando;Wong, Melisa;Hunter-Kysor, Summer;Sembler, Jose Ignacio;Vaessen, Jozef Leonardus;Motta, Marialisa
This document defines the approach that the Office of Evaluation and Oversight (OVE) will adopt to evaluate technical cooperation (TC) operations in the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The…