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dec 2008
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This paper introduces preliminary evidence from a cross-country database of policy characteristics and potential uses of that database. While most databases have emphasized either the content of…
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dec 2008
Presents projects approved to receive financial support during 2008 of Cultural Development Program by Inter-American Development Bank Cultural Center.
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dec 2008
Da a conocer los proyectos aprobados para recibir apoyo financiero durante 2008 a través del Programa de Desarrollo Cultural en la Región por el Centro Cultural del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo.
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dec 2008
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This paper uses newly available data to describe the distribution of crime victimization and other criminal activities (including drug trafficking and corruption) around the world. The paper then…
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dec 2008
The introduction of mandatory health insurance in developing countries is often questioned because of the difficulties in enrolling self-employed workers, who represent a segment of the labor force…
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dec 2008
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This study analyzes social mobility and human capital accumulation among ethnic minorities in Mexican urban areas, exploring changes in educational attainment and labor market status and using panel…
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dec 2008
This presentation is the IDB's Regional Review of Aid for Trade (Aft) policy. The presentation discusses challenges in the Caribbean; the trade policy reply of the EPA; specific supply side…
Date issued:
dec 2008
Presentation made during the REGIONAL POLICY DIALOGUE CARIBBEAN SUB-REGIONAL MEETING ON AID FOR TRADE
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dec 2008
Presentation made during the REGIONAL POLICY DIALOGUE CARIBBEAN SUB-REGIONAL MEETING ON AID FOR TRADE
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dec 2008
The purpose of this presentation is to propose a definition of the concept of social cohesion and an approach to measuring it. We proceed in two parts: Part I: Cumulative definition and measurement;…
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dec 2008
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This paper examines the effect of labor market opportunities on schooling and employment decisions in 12 urban areas in Argentina over 12 years, emphasizing the recession/crisis years of 1998-2002.…
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dec 2008
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The formality status of a job is the most widely used indicator of job quality in developing countries. However, a number of studies argue that, at least for some workers, the informality status may…
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dec 2008
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The paper presents some cautionary arguments with respect to the relationship between rules of origin and development, and proposes an alternative mechanism, extended cumulation, by which the…
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dec 2008
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Recent studies have shown that developing countries might have significantly better export performance if they were able to increase the duration of their trade relationships. Evidence on duration of…
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dec 2008
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Using a case study approach of Ecuador's supply chain, complemented by an empirical analysis of microdata on exports from major fresh flower exporting countries to the United States, this study…
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dec 2008
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This report is a case study aimed at shedding some light on the magnitude and determinants of Brazil's exporting costs. Two exporting firms were selected to provide information on these costs:…
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dec 2008
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El objeto del informe es identificar y presentar una cuantificación de los costos que, una vez concluido el proceso de producción del bien de que se trate, enfrentan las empresas en la República…
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dec 2008
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El aporte del documento se centra en los costos de transporte de las exportaciones mexicanas a Estados Unidos, hacia donde se concentra el 81.56% del comercio exterior mexicano.
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dec 2008
El Centro Cultural del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo se complace en presentar la cuarta edición de la Bienal Interamericana de Videoarte, acontecimiento que ha logrado mantener el considerable…
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dec 2008
This report details the state of LAC-Asia-Pacific trade and investment relations. We reach three main results. Economic ties between Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Asia-Pacific1 have…
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dec 2008
Esta investigación pretende cubrir esta brecha repasando la literatura relevante sobre los efectos distributivos de la liberalización comercial en América Latina. Más específicamente, el trabajo se…
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dec 2008
Presenta elementos necesarios para el apoyo del fomento, el diseño e implementación de políticas de desarrollo emprendedor en América Latina. Da a conocer ideas y reflexiones originadas en un largo…
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dec 2008
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In this paper the author exploits a natural experiment to study the effects of granting formal property rights on health for households in Uruguay. Titling could improve health outcomes through…
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dec 2008
El objetivo general de este informe es describir la política y legislación sobre descentralización desde comienzos de los años noventa y analizar las tendencias y ciclos de los principales…
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dec 2008
El presente informe presenta una revisión del estado de la descentralización fiscal en el Perú y explora algunos determinantes del desempeño fiscal financiero. El informe se centra en los gobiernos…
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dec 2008
REVELA analyzes market expectations of growth and inflation in Latin American countries. The figures analyzed represent the results of surveys of private sector actors conducted by the central banks…
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dec 2008
REVELA analiza las expectativas de los mercados sobre crecimiento e inflación para algunos países latinoamericanos. Los valores analizados representan los resultados de encuestas en el sector privado…
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dec 2008
The country with most entries was Colombia, totaling 70 coming from all parts of the country, and surpassing Argentina (in second place with 24), and others that have traditionally dominated the…
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nov 2008
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La estabilización de las economías y una transformación profunda pero silenciosa de las instituciones ocurrieron en forma paralela en América Latina en las últimas décadas. Este artículo analiza los…
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nov 2008
A dynamic qualitative scoring model, constructed from 13 indicators that measure specific attributes of the environment for microfinance across 20 Latin American and Caribbean countries. In the…
Date issued:
nov 2008
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Using the 2006 Gallup World Survey of life satisfaction in 130 countries, this paper finds a very solid relationship between satisfaction and income (both across and within countries) and uncovers…
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nov 2008
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If rating agencies add no new information to markets, their actions are not a public policy concern. But as rating changes may be anticipated, testing whether ratings add value is not straightforward…
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nov 2008
For many years the artistic movement in the Dominican Republic was a -best-kept secret. Their growing international contributions to contemporary visual arts have been changing that picture, but may…
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nov 2008
Esta presentación sobre remesas y microfinanzas fue realizada en la X Reunión Hemisférica de la Red de Pobreza y Protección Social - Servicios financieros para hogares de bajos ingresos - del Diálogo…
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nov 2008
Apesar do contexto internacional afetado pela crise financeira e creditícia originada no mercado imobiliário dos Estados Unidos, o processo de integração do Mercado Comum do Sul continuou avançando,…
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nov 2008
Presentación que abarca información sobre el Programa de Desarrollo de Cadenas Productivas (Córdoba), el cual pretende incrementar la competitividad de grupos de pequeñas empresas de Córdoba a través…
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nov 2008
Presentación del programa sobre inserción laboral que pretende contribuir a una articulación más efectiva de la oferta y demanda en el mercado laboral en Buenos Aires y otras cuatro ciudades del país…
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nov 2008
Presentación que da a conocer los resultados logrados del Programa de Formación y Certificación de Competencia Laborales, el impacto en la institución, en el sector industrial, en los sectores…
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nov 2008
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This working paper discusses "Safer Commune" - a neighbourhood crime prevention program in Chile that has come under criticism via evidence of rising crime rates and fear of crime in…
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nov 2008
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This paper constructs a baseline and pursues an overall impact evaluation of the PETT (Programa Especial de Titulación de Tierras), an ambitious rural titling program created in Peru in 1992. The…
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nov 2008
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This paper addresses the issues involved in taking a broader, quality of life-based approach rather than an income-based approach to assessing welfare. Te paper shows how a quality of life approach…
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okt 2008
The third in the MIF Retrospectives series, this paper takes a look at how microfinance has grown in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as MIF¿s pivotal role in strengthening microfinance…
Date issued:
okt 2008
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This paper analyzes the impact of public investment on private investment in 116 developing countries between 1980 and 2006. It finds a strong crowding-out effect that seems to be the norm rather…
Date issued:
okt 2008
Anales de la V Conferencia Interamericana sobre RSE, celebrada en la ciudad de Guatemala en diciembre de 2007.
Date issued:
okt 2008
This e-bulletin IDB-DC Solidarity Program is an initiative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It builds strategic partnerships with local community-based organizations to promote community…
Date issued:
okt 2008
Presentation delivered by the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), an U.S. government agency providing financing and political risk insurance to projects of all sizes in a range of sectors…
Date issued:
okt 2008
Presentación de la OPIC, agencia gubernamental de los EE.UU. que proporciona financiamiento y garantías (seguros) de riesgo político para proyectos en varios sectores de mercados en desarrollo.