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Date issued:
Jul 2010
La Revista Integración & Comercio del BID incluye artículos referidos a las distintas manifestaciones del proceso de integración en América Latina y el Caribe, a la integración hemisférica y,…
Date issued:
Jul 2010
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El sistema político colombiano se transformó desde la Constitución de 1991. En la actualidad es más participativo, más representativo y más descentralizado. Pero la transformación del sistema…
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Jul 2010
This document presents a preliminary findings about "One Laptop per Child" program in Peru. On the one hand, were find evidence of better attitudes and expectations among teachers and…
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Jul 2010
Aún cuando el programa tiene poco tiempo de implementación, este documento presenta algunos hallazgos preliminares que pueden ser relevantes para su desarrollo futuro. Por un lado, mejores actitudes…
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Jun 2010
The concept of tax expenditure refers to the revenue the treasury foregoes as a result of applying preferential tax regimes with a view to aiding or stimulating certain economic sectors, activities,…
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Jun 2010
El concepto de gasto tributario hace referencia a la recaudación que el Fisco deja de percibir producto de la aplicación de tratamientos tributarios preferenciales y cuya finalidad es favorecer o…
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Jun 2010
La posición actualmente dominante en la literatura sobre incentivos fiscales e inversión es que los factores no tributarios son más importantes como determinantes del monto y la calidad de la…
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Jun 2010
Con oportunidad del reciente lanzamiento del reporte de OMS y UNICEF: "Progresos en Saneamiento y Agua Potable: Actualización 2010", sobre el avance del cumplimiento de los Objetivos del…
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Jun 2010
The label tax expenditure provides a strong indication as to what the term is intended to apply to any use of the tax system designed to provide a financial benefit. As such, a tax expenditure can be…
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Jun 2010
Agricultural value chain financing (VCF) is an emerging phenomenon in the region but it is not well studied. Historically, small- and medium-sized famers experience problems accessing formal finance…
Date issued:
Jun 2010
La presente Nota Técnica busca reseñar los aspectos metodológicos y los resultados más relevantes obtenidos con la experiencia desarrollada por los autores en la elaboración de un enfoque integrado…
Date issued:
Jun 2010
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This paper examines export diversification in Ecuador in the cases of fresh cut flowers, canned tuna, palm heart, broccoli and mangoes, using the theoretical framework on pioneers and discoveries…
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Jun 2010
Electronic medical record (EMR) systems are increasingly used in developing countries to improve quality of care while increasing efficiency. There is little systematic evidence, however, regarding…
Date issued:
Jun 2010
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This paper examines the short and long-run average causal impact of catastrophic natural disasters on economic growth by combining information from comparative case studies. The counterfactual of the…
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Jun 2010
This report outlines the findings of the Economist Intelligence Unit¿s in-depth analysis of the microfi nance business environment in 54 countries. The index that underlies this report allows…
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Jun 2010
Este reporte es un estudio elaborado por el Economist Intelligence Unit sobre el entorno de negocios para el sector de las microfi nanzas en 54 países del mundo. El resultado del estudio es un índice…
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Jun 2010
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This paper addresses the relationships between innovation, research and development (R&D) and productivity in domestic ICT firms in Costa Rica. Factors considered were the types of innovation…
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Jun 2010
Esta guía tiene como objetivo servir como una herramienta de consulta para los países latinoamericanos y tiene la intención de proporcionar orientación a las autoridades nacionales y los productores…
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Jun 2010
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This paper surveys and analyzes industrial policies in Colombia, finding extensive use of productive development policies (PDPs) and despite claims of only moderate government intervention. Rarely…
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Jun 2010
This art exhibit, held at IDB's headquarters on June 7-11, 2010, embodies the hope and aspiration that all students will gain a level of numeracy essential for successful participation in school…
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Jun 2010
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There is an increasing need for a system of international lending of last resort (ILLR) to provide a safety net in the event of financial crises in vulnerable countries as financial globalization…
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Jun 2010
On the occasion of the recent publication of the WHO-UNICEF report entitled "Progress on Sanitation and Drinking Water: 2010 Update", describing the progress made toward achieving the…