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May 2024
The Digital Health Procurement Guide is a comprehensive resource developed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to assist its clients in procuring digital health tools. It provides an…
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May 2024
La Guía de Adquisición de Salud Digital es un recurso integral desarrollado por el Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) para ayudar a sus clientes en la adquisición de herramientas de salud…
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May 2024
A Guia de Aquisição de Saúde Digital é um recurso abrangente desenvolvido pelo Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento (BID) para ajudar seus clientes na aquisição de ferramentas de saúde digital.…
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May 2024
This report provides estimates of Latin America and the Caribbeans international trade flows for 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. The data in it was prepared by the Integration and Trade Sector (…
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May 2024
Esta nota presenta las estimaciones de los flujos comerciales internacionales de América Latina y el Caribe para el año 2023 y el primer trimestre de 2024. Las cifras fueron elaboradas por el Sector…
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May 2024
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It is estimated that the region of Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (CAPARD) will experience growth in 2024 that is below the historical average, with more stringent financial…
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May 2024
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Se estima que la región de Centroamérica, Panamá y República Dominicana (CAPARD) tendrá en 2024 un crecimiento menor al promedio histórico y sus condiciones financieras serán más astringentes. En…
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May 2024
Caribbean economies are experiencing continued growth into 2024 as the severe economic and social stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has receded. Meanwhile, global economic conditions may be diverging.…
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May 2024
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Two seemingly contradictory trends have accompanied the rise of digital transformation: a demand for better and more customized services, which require the use of personal data, and a concern for…
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May 2024
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State-owned enterprises (SOEs) are often justified for correcting market failures, providing essential public services, and fulfilling social objectives. Yet, SOEs face unique governance challenges…
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May 2024
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A presente publicação foi desenvolvida com foco em instituições financeiras públicas ou privadas, pesquisadores, órgãos da administração direta e indireta que necessitam de compreender quais…
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May 2024
Belize has grown significantly in the post-pandemic era, but achieving sustainable and robust growth requires structural reforms to enhance private investment as an engine for growth. The expansion…
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May 2024
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In the wake of the global turmoil unleashed by COVID-19, Latin America and the Caribbean faces a glaring gap in understanding the impact of the pandemic on pension systems. Through a collaboration…
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May 2024
In the wake of the global turmoil unleashed by COVID-19, Latin America and the Caribbean faces a glaring gap in understanding the impact of the pandemic on pension systems. Through a collaboration…
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May 2024
Tras las turbulencias globales desatadas por el COVID-19, América Latina y el Caribe se enfrenta a un vacío flagrante a la hora de comprender el impacto de la pandemia en los sistemas de pensiones. A…
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May 2024
Após a turbulência global desencadeada pela Covid-19, a América Latina e o Caribe enfrentam uma lacuna gritante na compreensão do impacto da pandemia nos sistemas previdenciários. Por meio de uma…
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May 2024
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Modern theoretical and empirical analyses in international trade typically focus on firms as the sole trading actors. This is consistent with the fact that firms have traditionally accounted for the…
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May 2024
We examine the impact of public hospitals openings in Mexico on maternal and neonatal mortality. Using administrative data from 2001 to 2019 and taking advantage of the variation in the timing of the…
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May 2024
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This document provides an in-depth analysis of the productive transition in the Andean Region, exploring its multifaceted impact on economic development, public and private investments, and…
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May 2024
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Este documento ofrece un análisis exhaustivo sobre la transición productiva en la región andina, explorando su impacto multifacético en el desarrollo económico, las inversiones públicas y privadas, y…
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May 2024
This paper studies socio-economic disparities in Mexico based on sexual orientation and gender identity using data from a nationally representative survey collected in 2021. It finds pronounced…
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May 2024
Este artículo estudia las disparidades socioeconómicas por orientación sexual o identidad de género en México a partir de datos de una encuesta nacionalmente representativa realizada en el año 2021.…
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May 2024
Economic research on sexual minority individuals in developing countries has been constrained by the scarcity of nationally representative surveys asking about sexual orientation. This paper merges…
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May 2024
La diversidad y la inclusión en el lugar de trabajo son temas cada vez más relevantes en el mercado laboral. Sin embargo, existen pocos datos sobre diversidad en las empresas, especialmente en países…
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May 2024
Frente al desafío de llevar a cabo un proceso de transformación productiva, varios países de la Región Andina han señalado al turismo como un sector con gran potencial de desarrollo en la región. Hoy…
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May 2024
Despite significant progress and reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean, the electricity markets continue to face substantial inefficiencies. One of the most concerning and persistent indicators…
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May 2024
En América Latina y el Caribe, a pesar de notables avances y reformas, los mercados eléctricos todavía enfrentan severas ineficiencias. Uno de los signos más alarmantes y persistentes son los altos…
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May 2024
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Recent literature highlights a paradox in corruption prevention messaging: instead of reducing tolerance for corruption, such campaigns can inadvertently intensify it by priming the existence of…
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May 2024
The abundance of natural resources can adversely affect the macroeconomic stability of countries. Developing economic institutions that support the proper management of extractive industry resources…
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May 2024
Using microdata from the censuses of eight countries in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay), this paper describes matching patterns by age,…
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May 2024
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In well-functioning democracies, the policymaking process should in principle respond to persistent economic inequality with corrective policies. This process is set in motion through majority…
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May 2024
Este documento analiza cómo la inclusión financiera, entendida como el acceso y/o uso a medios de pago tradicionales y electrónicos, e instrumentos de ahorro por parte de los agentes económicos en…
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May 2024
In 2023, the IDB continued working with a wide range of partners to address the region's vulnerabilities and unlock its potential for fostering transformative social and economic progress while…
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May 2024
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Although rates and subsidies for water and sanitation services play a fundamental role in meeting goal 6.1 of the Sustainable Development Goals, public and easily accessible information on prices and…
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May 2024
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A pesar de que las tarifas y subsidios de los servicios de agua y saneamiento juegan un papel fundamental en el cumplimiento de la meta 6.1 de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, la información…
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May 2024
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Embora as taxas e os subsídios para os serviços de água e saneamento desempenhem um papel fundamental no cumprimento da meta 6.1 dos Objectivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável, a informação pública e…
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May 2024
El presente documento aborda algunas percepciones de la población LGTBQ en Bolivia, con especial atención en lesbianas, hombres gay, hombres y mujeres transexual, en relación con los obstáculos y las…
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May 2024
The integration of climate action into public financial management is a complex task that must be approached in an orderly manner, maintaining a medium-term perspective. This publication shows two…
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May 2024
La integración de la acción climática en la gestión financiera pública es una tarea compleja que debe ser abordada de forma ordenada y manteniendo una perspectiva de mediano plazo. Esta publicación…
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May 2024
Climate change poses economic, social, and environmental challenges affecting millions of people in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. However, LAC governments have limited institutional…
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May 2024
El cambio climático plantea desafíos económicos, sociales y ambientales en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC), afectando a millones de personas. A pesar de su importancia, la capacidad institucional y…
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May 2024
Countries use climate finance strategies to assess fiscal needs and guide public and private finances to achieve mitigation goals and meet adaptation challenges. They make it possible to identify the…
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May 2024
Este documento analiza los beneficios de diseñar y poner en marcha las estrategias financieras climáticas. Asimismo, provee información, recomendaciones de políticas y enseñanzas con base en las…
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May 2024
¿Cómo deberían gravar las transacciones digitales los gobiernos nacionales y subnacionales? La teoría concluye que una de las razones por las cuales los gobiernos subnacionales deberían tener mayor…
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May 2024
The accelerated process of population aging in Latin America and the Caribbean is leading to an increase in the number of elderly people in need of care. One of the region's challenges lies in…
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May 2024
El acelerado proceso de envejecimiento poblacional en América Latina y el Caribe conlleva un aumento en el número de personas mayores que necesitan cuidados. Uno de los desafíos de la región radica…
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May 2024
Subnational development banks (SDBs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) provide financing to regional and local governments, subnational entities, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but…
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May 2024
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This paper studies the interplay between environmental performance and financial valuation of firms in Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide insights into how environmental considerations are…
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May 2024
El turismo es uno de los principales sectores con gran potencial de crecimiento en las economías andinas. Frente al desafío de llevar a cabo un proceso de transformación productiva, varios países de…
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May 2024
La División de Competitividad, Tecnología e Innovación del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo investiga la respuesta de varios países del mundo a la crisis causada por la pandemia de COVID-19 desde…