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dc.titleCapturing the Data Center Opportunity in Latin America and the Caribbean
dc.contributor.authorGarcía Zaballos, Antonio
dc.contributor.authorPuig Gabarró, Pau
dc.contributor.authorIglesias Rodriguez, Enrique
dc.contributor.authorPérez Colón, Rafael
dc.contributor.orgunitConnectivity, Markets and Finance Division
dc.contributor.orgunitInstitutions for Development Sector
dc.coverageLatin America
dc.coverageThe Caribbean
dc.date.available2025-10-30T00:10:00
dc.date.issue2025-10-30T00:10:00
dc.description.abstractThis report provides a strategic framework for Latin American and Caribbean governments to harness the economic, technological, and environmental potential of the data center industry. As global demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, driven by cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, Latin American and Caribbean countries are uniquely positioned to attract investment and become competitive players in the global digital economy. The report outlines how data center industry development can generate high-value employment, attract foreign direct investment, increase tax revenues, and strengthen national digital sovereignty. It also highlights the critical role of government leadership in addressing infrastructure gaps, streamlining regulatory frameworks, and enabling green and resilient digital infrastructure. Through global case studies, regional benchmarks, and actionable policy recommendations, the report provides a two-phase roadmap for public sector leaders to (1) engage stakeholders to validate findings and build consensus, and (2) implement national and regional strategies focused on infrastructure, talent development, sustainability, and public-private partnerships. This report is a call to action for governments in the region to lead the digital transformation by creating the enabling conditions to attract and sustain data center industry investment unlocking long-term economic growth, competitiveness, and digital resilience.
dc.format.extent116
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0013774
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/Capturing-the-data-center-opportunity-in-Latin-America-and-the-Caribbean.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectData Analytics
dc.subjectLabor Force
dc.subjectIndustry
dc.subjectArtificial Intelligence
dc.subjectDigital Technology
dc.subjectInfrastructure Development
dc.subjectDigital Transformation
dc.subjectRegulation
dc.subjectInvestment
dc.subjectEnergy
dc.subject.jelcodeL86 - Information and Internet Services • Computer Software
dc.subject.jelcodeO33 - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences • Diffusion Processes
dc.subject.jelcodeH54 - Infrastructures • Other Public Investment and Capital Stock
dc.subject.jelcodeQ55 - Technological Innovation
dc.subject.jelcodeR58 - Regional Development Planning and Policy
dc.subject.keywordsartificial intelligence;cloud computing;connectivity;cybersecurity;data center industry;digital infrastructure;digital sovereignty;Digital Transformation;economic competitiveness;Environmental Sustainability;green data centers;infrastructure development;Internet of Things;Investment incentives;Latin America and the Caribbean;Public-private Partnerships;regional cooperation;regulatory frameworks;renewable energy;workforce development
dc.typeLearning Materials
idb.identifier.pubnumberIDB-LM-00774
idb.operationRG-T4494
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