Social Preferences for Public Provision of Services: Experimental Evidence from Latin America
Jan 2026 Generative AI enabled
Author(s): Bejarano, Hernan;Busso, Matías;Santos, Juan Francisco
We study how individuals in six Latin American countries value public versus private provision of education and healthcare using a survey experiment. Respondents were randomly assigned to vignettes…
Dominican Republic’s Competitiveness in GVCs: Medical Devices, Semiconductors, and Nickel
Jan 2026
Author(s): Fernandez-Stark, Karina;Bamber, Penny ;Couto, Vivian
The study examines how the Dominican Republic is strengthening its position within global value chains for medical devices, semiconductors, and nickel. Building on established manufacturing and…
Smarter Spending on Health Care: How can We Achieve more Health by Reducing Waste?
Jan 2026
Author(s): Góngora, Pamela;Vecino Ortiz, Andres Ignacio;Castaño, Ramón Abel;Moreno Lopez, Carolina ;Saavedra, Ginna Paola;Giedion, Úrsula
This policy brief examines how Latin American and Caribbean countries can achieve better health outcomes with existing resources by reducing inefficient spending on health technologies and their use…
The Pan-American Highway for Digital Health: Enabling Trust for Health Data Exchange: An Opportunity for the Latin American and Caribbean Region
Jan 2026
Author(s): Ramirez, Erick;Piermarini, Maria Alejandra;Nelson, Jennifer;Velandia, Martha;Contreras, Marcela;Marti, Myrna;Nuñez, Carlos;Portilla, Fernando;Zegarra Ascui, Francisco;D'Agostino, Marcelo;Orefice, Pablo
This document presents the Global Digital Health Certification Network (GDHCN), analyzes the current situation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and proposes strategies for regional…
Assessment of the Deep Tech Ecosystem for Early-stage Entrepreneurship and Investment in Chile
Jan 2026
Author(s): Díaz, Sandra;Andrade, Jorge;Venegas, Bernardita;Monsalve, Rodrigo;Barindelli, Elena;Pribnow, Stefan;Carrasco, Carolina;Castillo Leska, Ana
This study is developed in a context of accelerated global technological change, in which frontier technologies or Deep Tech based on advanced science and long R&D cycles, are acquiring a…
The State of Education in Latin America and the Caribbean 2026: A Geospatial Perspective
Jan 2026
Author(s): Arias Ortiz, Elena;Giambruno, Cecilia;Karsaclian, Sofia
In its 2026 edition, The State of Education in Latin America and the Caribbean, the biennial publication of the Information Center for the Improvement of Learning (CIMA), focuses on the territorial…
School Transportation and Its Impacts on Caregivers in The Bahamas
Dec 2025 Generative AI enabled
Author(s): Scholl, Lynn;Sabogal-Cardona, Orlando;Oviedo, Daniel;Casas-Cortes, Camila;Chea, Llando
In Nassau, The Bahamas, ensuring children's access to school carries significant implications for the wellbeing of both children and their caregivers. This study investigates these impacts,…
Embracing Industry Disruption for Inclusive Growth: Skills Strategies to Support Industry Transformation
Dec 2025
Author(s): Pavón Tercero, Fernando Yitzack;Hernandez Solorza, Alfonso Sebastian;Morán, Tzitzi
Latin America and the Caribbean currently stand at the precipice of a historic industrial transformation, catalyzed by global megatrends such as artificial intelligence, nearshoring, and the green…
Safeguarding Sip: Drinking Water Quality Regulation, Monitoring and Surveillance in Latin America and the Caribbean
Dec 2025 Generative AI enabled
Author(s): Couleau, Anabelle;Poli, Lucas Luiz;Pérez Urdiales, María
Access to basic water services has improved in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), yet ensuring safe drinking water remains a critical challenge with significant health, social, and economic…
President's Report 2025: From Vision to Implementation: A Record Year of Increasing Scale and Impact
Dec 2025
Author(s): Inter-American Development Bank
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President's Report 2025. President Goldfajn reviews the achievements of the IDB Group and looks ahead to 2026.
Tech Report: Next Generation Connectivity
Dec 2025
Author(s): De Leo, Lorenzo;Latorre, Lucia;Maffey, Nicolas Antonio
This report provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution of wireless networks, from the foundational technologies of 1G to the groundbreaking capabilities of 5G and the anticipated advancements…
A New Approach to Achieving Greater Tax Certainty: Multilateral Cooperative Compliance
Dec 2025
Author(s): Christodoulopoulos, Timoleon Angelos;Craig, Rachel;Andersen, Lars;Siltanen, Harri;Owens, Jeffrey;Foffo Cuicci, Luana;Ngidi, Mzwandile
This report provides practical guidance for the implementation of project-related multilateral cooperative compliance programs. In an era of ever-evolving business models and financial relations…
Caribbean Economics Quarterly: Volume 15, Issue 2: How are External Forces Impacting Growth, Trade, and Investment in the Caribbean?
Dec 2025
Author(s): Mercer-Blackman, Valerie;Graham, Monique;Saboin, José Luis;Mazzocca, Angelo;Ortiz de Mendívil, Cloe;Mitchell, Travis Klaus;Hussain, Lisa;Gauto, Victor;Ivey, Wendel Garfield;Castilleja Vargas, Liliana;Okey, Onoh-Obasi;Satnarine-Singh, Nirvana
This edition of the Caribbean Economics Quarterly reviews global and U.S. policy shifts, commodity market trends, and their impact on six Caribbean economies: The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica,…
Constrained School Choice and the Demand for Effective Schools
Dec 2025 Generative AI enabled
Author(s): Beuermann, Diether;Pariguana, Marco
Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions parents make with regards to their children's human capital, yet they often face restricted choice sets. We study parental preferences…
Spatial Planning System in the Republic of Korea
Dec 2025 Generative AI enabled
Author(s): An, Yehyun;Shin, Jennifer S;Kim, Eunhwa
The Republic of Korea's spatial planning system has evolved since the 1960s in response to rapid urbanization and economic growth. This monograph examines the key legal and institutional changes…
Navigating School Journeys: Barriers and Enablers for Children and Caregivers in Nassau, Bahamas
Dec 2025 Generative AI enabled
Author(s): Scholl, Lynn;Oviedo, Daniel;Sabogal-Cardona, Orlando;Casas-Cortes, Camila;Chea, Llando;Saboin, José Luis
This study explores the multiple enablers and barriers to school transportation and their broader social implications in Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas. We examine the complex interplay between…
2025 Cybersecurity Report: Vulnerability and Maturity Challenges to Bridging the Gaps in Latin America and the Caribbean
Dec 2025
Author(s): Porrúa, Miguel;Moncayo, Guillermo;Paz, Santiago;Nowersztern, Ariel;Bejarano, Jorge Fernando;Baudino, Maria Florencia;Bordese, Maria Paula;Barret, Kerry-Ann;Baena, Carlos Eduardo;Jaramillo, Mariana;Garces, Orlando;Isidro, Agustín
The digital revolution has irrevocably transformed the Americas, driving innovation, economic growth, and social connectivity. Yet, as our reliance on digital technologies deepens, so too do the…
Recommendations for Cost-Benefit Analyses in Projects with Carbon Benefits from Trees
Dec 2025
Author(s): Ordoñez, Pablo
This technical note provides practical recommendations for conducting rigorous cost-benefit analyses in projects that generate carbon benefits through forest conservation, regeneration, and…
Digital Adoption in Micro and Small Firms in Uruguay
Dec 2025
Author(s): Jaccoud, Florencia
This paper examines digital technology adoption among micro, small and medium size enterprises (MSMEs) in Uruguay, leveraging a unique database from the Check-Up Tool administered by the Agencia…
Inter-American Development Bank Semi-Annual Business Review: First Semester 2025
Dec 2025
Author(s): Inter-American Development Bank
The Semi-Annual Business Review (S1) provides an overview of the IDB's performance on sovereign-guaranteed outputs and lending program priorities. The Business Review identifies trend deviations…