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Ιαν 2026
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…
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Ιαν 2026
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…
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Ιαν 2026
Este documento presenta la Red Global de Certificación de Salud Digital (GDHCN, por sus siglas en inglés), analiza la situación actual en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC), y propone estrategias para…
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Ιαν 2026
Este documento apresenta a Rede Global de Certificação de Saúde Digital (GDHCN, na sigla em inglês), analisa a situação atual na América Latina e no Caribe (ALC) e propõe estratégias para a…
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Ιαν 2026
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…
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Ιαν 2026
Esta publicación es una brújula para startups que evalúan incursionar en el mercado B2G (business-to-government). A través de un análisis del ecosistema latinoamericano, desglosa las particularidades…
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Ιαν 2026
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…
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Ιαν 2026
El presente estudio se desarrolla en un contexto de aceleración tecnológica global, donde las tecnologías de frontera o Deep Tech, basadas en ciencia avanzada y largos ciclos de Investigación y…
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Ιαν 2026
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…
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Ιαν 2026
En su edición 2026, El estado de la educación en América Latina y el Caribe, publicación bienal del Centro de Información para la Mejora de los Aprendizajes (CIMA), pone el foco en la dimensión…
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Δεκ 2025
Los censos nacionales son la fuente estadística más amplia y completa para conocer las características demográficas, económicas y sociales de la población. Su cobertura universal y capacidad de…
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Δεκ 2025
En América Latina, el acceso a la educación superior continúa marcado por barreras financieras que limitan las oportunidades de los estudiantes, especialmente de aquellos provenientes de hogares más…
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Δεκ 2025
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…
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Δεκ 2025
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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…
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Δεκ 2025
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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,…
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Δεκ 2025
This Independent Country Program Review (ICPR) assesses the relevance of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group's Country Strategy (CS) with Trinidad and Tobago and the relevance,…
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Δεκ 2025
This document analyzes and organizes the main sources of information on return migration in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, in a context of sustained increases in returns from the United States…
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Δεκ 2025
El documento analiza y organiza las principales fuentes de información sobre la migración de retorno en Guatemala, Honduras y El Salvador, en un contexto de aumento sostenido de los retornos desde…
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Δεκ 2025
Este documento analiza la experiencia con los trámites gubernamentales en Colombia, con especial énfasis en cómo esta experiencia varía entre distintos grupos poblacionales. Se encuentra que, aunque…
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Δεκ 2025
Este documento evalúa cómo distintas estrategias de segmentación de texto (text splitters) afectan el rendimiento de sistemas RAG, usando preguntas de variada complejidad sobre documentos del sector…
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Δεκ 2025
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…
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Δεκ 2025
Este informe ofrece un análisis exhaustivo de la evolución de las redes inalámbricas, desde las tecnologías fundamentales de 1G hasta las innovadoras capacidades de 5G y los avances previstos de 6G.…
President's Report 2025: From Vision to Implementation: A Record Year of Increasing Scale and Impact
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Δεκ 2025
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President's Report 2025. President Goldfajn reviews the achievements of the IDB Group and looks ahead to 2026.
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Δεκ 2025
Informe del presidente del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) 2025. El presidente Goldfajn revisa los logros del Grupo BID y mira hacia 2026.
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Δεκ 2025
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…
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Δεκ 2025
Este informe proporciona orientación práctica para la implementación de programas multilaterales de cumplimiento cooperativo relacionado con proyectos. En una era de modelos de negocio y relaciones…
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Δεκ 2025
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,…
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Δεκ 2025
Esta Nota Técnica presenta una evaluación integral del riesgo climático en el sector ambiente de Colombia, centrada en biodiversidad, servicios ecosistémicos y recursos hídricos. Emplea un enfoque…
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Δεκ 2025
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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…
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Δεκ 2025
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Los contratos de Asociaciones Público-Privadas (APP) son instrumentos complejos y de largo plazo que, por su naturaleza técnica y la multiplicidad de actores involucrados, pueden llegar a manifestar…
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Δεκ 2025
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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…
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Δεκ 2025
Este estudio se centro en el analisis de la población indígena en el Área Metropolitana de Asunción (AMA), buscando comprender los desafíos y oportunidades que enfrentan en su proceso de adaptación a…
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Δεκ 2025
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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…
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Δεκ 2025
Los docentes tienen un impacto fundamental tanto en la calidad educativa como en los presupuestos del sector. Proyectar la oferta y la demanda docente es clave para garantizar una planificación…
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Δεκ 2025
Este documento presenta la sistematización integral del Programa Che Róga Porã, elaborado gracias al acompañamiento técnico y estratégico del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID), cuyo apoyo ha…
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Δεκ 2025
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…
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Δεκ 2025
This technical note provides practical recommendations for conducting rigorous cost-benefit analyses in projects that generate carbon benefits through forest conservation, regeneration, and…
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Δεκ 2025
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…
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Δεκ 2025
Micro-credentials have the potential to expand access to post-secondary education by offering students more flexible and cost-effective alternatives to traditional higher-education pathways. They can…
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Δεκ 2025
Las microcredenciales tienen el potencial de ampliar el acceso a la educación postsecundaria al ofrecer a los estudiantes alternativas más flexibles y rentables que las trayectorias tradicionales de…
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Δεκ 2025
Esta publicación está destinada a organizaciones privadas, públicas y gubernamentales que busquen reducir los riesgos cibernéticos derivados de la integración e implementación de cámaras de…
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Δεκ 2025
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…
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Δεκ 2025
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Instant payment systems have rapidly gained global traction by enhancing transaction efficiency, yet evidence remains limited on how their designparticularly interoperabilityshapes market structure.…
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Δεκ 2025
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Unsustainable water consumption practices are a growing concern, especially as climate change threatens global water resources. Immediate action is needed to promote conservation and ensure long-term…
Date issued:
Δεκ 2025
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Las prácticas insostenibles de consumo de agua son una preocupación creciente, especialmente a medida que el cambio climático pone en riesgo la disponibilidad de los recursos hídricos a nivel global…
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Δεκ 2025
This technical note seeks to compile the main results to serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers interested in advancing natural capital initiatives in the…
Date issued:
Δεκ 2025
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Digital transformation is reshaping labor markets, increasing demand for advanced digital skills and creating new employment opportunities. This document provides a thematic review of robust impact…
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Δεκ 2025
This study analyzes the role of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in designing, implementing, and mobilizing resources for Payment for Environmental Services (PES) schemes in Brazils Legal…
Date issued:
Δεκ 2025
El estudio examina el papel de las Instituciones Financieras de Desarrollo (IFD) en el diseño, implementación y movilización de recursos para los esquemas de Pagos por Servicios Ambientales (PSA) en…
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Δεκ 2025
O estudo analisa o papel das Instituições Financeiras de Desenvolvimento (IFDs) no desenho, implementação e mobilização de recursos para esquemas de Pagamentos por Serviços Ambientais (PSA) na…