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jan 2005
Este trabajo estudia una experiencia de gerencia social que nos ayuda a identificar y entender una serie de procesos que permitieron a un grupo de ciudadanos "aprender" e "innovar…
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jan 2005
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Beyond Small Change examines the phenomenon of migrant remittances in hopes of contributing to international understanding of remittances, promoting better policies and practices in this area, and…
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jan 2005
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Las remesas se han vuelto cruciales para la supervivencia de millones de familias y para la situación de muchas economías nacionales, y sin embargo, este canal todavía no llega a ofrecer a los pobres…
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jan 2005
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Throughout the twentieth century, there was a notable population shift in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, from rural living situations to urban centers. In 2000 there were 49 cities…
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jan 2005
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Una de las características más destacadas del desarrollo reciente de América Latina es el alto grado de urbanización de su población y la emergencia de un gran número de ciudades con características…
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jan 2005
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Credit supplied by the banking sector is the most important funding source for firms and households in Latin America and the Caribbean. Unfortunately, credit is scarce, costly and volatile. Without…
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jan 2005
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El crédito suministrado por el sector bancario es la fuente de financiamiento más importante para las firmas y los hogares en América Latina y el Caribe. Desafortunadamente, el crédito es escaso,…
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jan 2005
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This book describes the leading role the IDB played in Central America's development in the 1990s, which was a time of redefining the role of the State, building new relationships with the…
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jan 2005
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Los albores del decenio de 1990 fueron un período de gran trascendencia para los países centroamericanos, que emergían de la llamada "década perdida" de los años ochenta. Fue una época en…
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jan 2005
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"An Unequal Democracy?: Seeing Latin America through European Eyes" is the result of a conference organized by the International Institute for Governance of Catalonia in November 2003, with…
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jan 2005
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This book focuses on experiences with and lessons learned from the sweeping reforms to the pension systems of Latin America and the Caribbean during the 1990s and early 2000s, which shifted the…
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jan 2005
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The subject of labor unions in Latin America provokes a variety of diverse and strongly held views. While some see unions as a way to protect workers' rights and ensure an equitable…
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jan 2005
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Analyzing the experience of Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), 'Lessons from NAFTA' aims to provide guidance to Latin American and Caribbean countries considering…
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jan 2005
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Empirical analysis of two decades of pioneering pension and social security reform in Latin America and the Caribbean shows that much has been achieved, but that critical challenges remain. In…
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jan 2005
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Beyond Reforms presents the contributions of some United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) analysts as well as research articles prepared for the Commission. It…
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jan 2005
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'Privatization in Latin America' evaluates the empirical evidence on privatization in a region that has witnessed an extensive decline in the state's share of production over the past…
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jan 2005
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The retired population can be expected to make a substantial claim on the economic resources of virtually every nation. This book is geared to helping planners devise workable and efficient pension…
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jan 2005
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In areas torn by war and violence, effective education can prepare the next generation for a productive life, heal psychological wounds, prevent cyclical violence, and achieve peace. "From…
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jan 2005
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This volume discusses frameworks for policies that can help offset the polarizing effects that may be generated by the asymmetrical distribution of the costs and benefits of integration into the…
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jan 2005
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The country studies and their background papers included in this book were prepared for the Latin America and the Caribbean section of the "Global Research Project: Explaining Growth" of…
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dec 2004
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El objetivo general de este estudio es determinar la carga tributaria efectiva que incide sobre el transporte de cargas, en particular para los modos transporte terrestre (camión) y transporte aéreo…
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dec 2004
Presents projects approved to receive financial support during 2004 of Cultural Development in the Field Program, Inter-American Development Bank Cultural Center.
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dec 2004
Da a conocer los proyectos aprobados para recibir apoyo financiero durante 2004 a través del Programa de Desarrollo Cultural en la Región por el Centro Cultural del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo.
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dec 2004
This presentation was commissioned by the Trade and Integration Network of the Regional Policy Dialogue for the Caribbean Subregional Meeting celebrated on december 15th, 2004 in Montego Bay Jamaica…
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dec 2004
This presentation was commissioned for the Caribbean Subregional Meeting of the Public Management and Transparency Network of the Regional Policy Dialogue celebrated on December 15th, 2004 in Port of…
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dec 2004
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This note contains a brief overview of the EU's main regional policy mechanisms illustrating the wide scope of measures used and the objectives being targeted to support a balanced intra-EU…
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dec 2004
Durante la última década, Latinoamérica ha presenciado un crecimiento sin precedente, de más del 50 por ciento en el número de mujeres en posiciones de poder. Este informe examina dicho progreso, y…
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dec 2004
Presents the inauguration of the Inter-American Biennial? II video art? Exhibited at the Italian-Latin American Institute (IILA) in Rome, Italy, in June 2005, and the International Film Festival of…
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dec 2004
Da a conocer la inauguración de la "II bienal interamericana de video arte" exhibida en el Instituto Italo-Latinoamericano (IILA) en Roma, Italia, en junio de 2005, y en el Festival de Cine…
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dec 2004
The purpose of this report (RE-304-2) is to present OVE's evaluation of the IDB's program in Guatemala during 1993-2003. Following established methodology and procedure, the report attempts…
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dec 2004
La finalidad de este informe (RE-304) es presentar la evaluación de OVE respecto del programa del BID en Guatemala entre 1993 y 2003. Conforme a la metodología y el procedimiento establecidos, el…
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dec 2004
This project reviews previous projects designed to improve business performance and strengthen institutional capacity in standards, certification and accreditation for advancing competitiveness for…
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dec 2004
In recent years, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has emerged as the largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the world. Many analysts and government officials in the…
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dec 2004
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This paper discusses the importance of the People's Republic of China in the global economy by exemplifying industrial sectors where it has established a strong competitive advantage. The…
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dec 2004
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This paper examines the liberalization process in the context of reflecting on the challenges facing China's financial system and possible lessons that can be learned from the experiences of…
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dec 2004
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China's emergence has raised pointed questions about the future of manufacturing in Latin America. Once saw as its economic future, the viability of this activity in the region has long been…
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dec 2004
Over the last decade, Latin America has witnessed unprecedented gains of more than 50 percent in the number of women in power. This paper explains these gains and discusses factors that fuel and help…
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dec 2004
The 2004 IDB Infrastructure Conference Series included four major events that took place in Madrid (January 22-23), Washington, D.C. (February 19-20), Lima (March 27, during the Bank's Annual…
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dec 2004
A common criticism of antipoverty programs is that the high share of administrative (nontransfer) costs substantially reduces their effectiveness. Yet there is surprisingly little rigorous empirical…
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dec 2004
The net benefits of CAFTA and their distribution among sectors of the economy and social groups are major concerns of policy makers in Central America. The objective of the Bank's support to…
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dec 2004
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This working paper empirically documents the size of (2) in the rural sector and investigates its consequences for rural development (agricultural growth, patterns of growth and rural poverty) for…
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dec 2004
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Este artículo propone estrategias y medidas para enfrentar los problemas originados en los altos costos de la contratación de energía y el esquema de subsidios eléctricos de Guatemala. Las propuestas…
Date issued:
dec 2004
Los Anales de la II Conferencia Interamericana sobre RSE celebrada en México.
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dec 2004
El propósito de esta guía es servir como herramienta de apoyo para la preparación de políticas y proyectos, tanto para mujeres afrodescendientes como funcionarios de gobiernos y profesionales del…
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dec 2004
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In this study, the authors use a newly developed panel data set for Venezuela in the period between 1994 and 2002 to analyze three basic questions. The first relates to the influence of personal…
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dec 2004
Proceedings from the II Inter-American Conference on CSR, celebrated in Mexico
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dec 2004
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This paper explores the competitive threat posed by the People's Republic of China (PRC) to Latin America and Caribbean (LAC). It focuses on the impact of PRC's rise as a major exporter of…
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dec 2004
Preliminary estimates by the IDB indicate that the growth of Latin American exports in 2004 will be the highest in the last two decades, reaching 23 percent.
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dec 2004
Barbados is a small, open island economy with one of the highest trade/GDP ratios in the Western Hemisphere. Because trade plays such a dominant role in the Barbadian economy, it also substantially…
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dec 2004
This report (RE-303) comprises the evaluation of the Bank's Direct Private Sector Lending Program performed by the Office of Evaluation and Oversight to determine the developmental effectiveness…