Inter-American Development Bank

Policies and Programs" (1997 : Washington Conference "Domestic Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean: Costs, D. C.)

Latin America is one of the world's most violent regions, at home and on the streets, with a homicide rate more than twice the world average. Domestic violence is also widespread and closely linked to societal violence: children who experience or witness chronic abuse are more likely to behave violently as adults. In Too Close to Home, international authorities ranging from psychologists and doctors to economists and communication experts offer insights and strategies on this serious public policy concern.

Domestic Violence in the Americas

Too Close to Home

OECD

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

This report describes the challenges and opportunities presented by the use of emerging technology such as AI from a gender perspective. The report highlights the need for more focus and research on the impacts of AI on women and the digital gender gap, in order to ensure that women are not left behind in the future of work.

The Effects of AI on the Working Lives of Women

Amartya Sen

Gro Harlem Brundtland

Basing their discussions on the concept of "intergenerational transmission of poverty"--the "process by which poor parents pass on poverty and disadvantage to their children," in the words of editor Moran (until recently a senior economist with the International Development Bank's Sustainable Development Department)--five essays reflect on political, philosophical, social, and other dimensions of investing in early childhood in Latin America. The essays include Amartya Sen's discussion of early childhood investment within the context of the overall development process, as well explorations of the relationship between health, nutrition, and cognitive and social dimensions of poverty; the impact of early childhood investment on economic growth and equity; and the role of the state in marshalling resources for early childhood investment. Distributed by Johns Hopkins U. Press. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Investing in Children in Latin America

Escaping the Poverty Trap

Age of Productivity offers a look at how the low productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean is preventing the region from catching up with the developed world. The authors look beyond the traditional macro explanations and dig all the way down to the industry and firm level to uncover the causes.

Transforming Economies from the Bottom Up

The Age of Productivity

Social Progress Trust Fund ... Annual Report

Annual Report

Ibero-American General Secretariat

Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture

Southern Common Market

UNESCO Office Montevideo and Regional Bureau for Science in Latin America and the Caribbean

A joint initiative of MERCOSUR, UNESCO, IDB, SEGIB and OEI

Assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the cultural and creative industries

Economic and Social Progress in Latin America

Report

Social Progress Trust Fund

United Nations

Organization of American States

Panel on Foreign Investment in Latin America, Medellín, Colombia, 8-11 June 1970

William R. Large

Central America and the IDB Since 1990

An Enduring Partnership for Development

Alejandro Izquierdo

Carola Pessino

Guillermo Vuletin

¿Cómo se puede resolver este rompecabezas de mayores demandas y fortalecimiento fiscal? Esta edición de Desarrollo en las Américas (DIA) se centra precisamente en esta pregunta. En sus páginas se sugiere que la respuesta tiene que ver con la eficiencia fiscal y con un gasto inteligente, y no con la solución estándar de hacer recortes generalizados del gasto público para lograr la sostenibilidad fiscal, en ocasiones a un gran costo para la sociedad. Se trata de hacer más con menos. · Un análisis de gasto fiscal en América Latina y el Caribe revela grandes ineficiencias y derroches que podrían sumar 4,4 por ciento del PIB. Esto demuestra que hay espacio para mejorar los servicios públicos sin necesidad de aumentar el gasto. · El informe argumenta en contra de recortes generalizados. Revisa si los países gastan demasiado o poco en las distintas prioridades, si invierten para asegurar un mejor futuro, y si esos gastos empeoran o mejoran la inequidad. · El reporte incluye varias recomendaciones de políticas sobre cómo mejorar la eficiencia en el gasto de gobierno, como la reducción de demoras en la ejecución y sobre costos en los proyectos de infraestructura, así como la corrupción en la adquisición de bienes.

Cómo América Latina y el Caribe puede hacer más con menos

Mejor gasto para mejores vidas

Institutional Reforms and Social Development Trends in Latin America

Social Progress Trust Fund Annual Report

Socio-economic Progress in Latin America

Understanding Interest Rate Spreads in Latin America

Why So High?

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations

This report compiles comparable tax revenue statistics over the period 1990-2020 for 27 Latin American and Caribbean economies. Based on the OECD Revenue Statistics database, it applies the OECD methodology to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to enable comparison of tax levels and tax structures on a consistent basis, both among the economies of the region and with other economies.

Revenue Statistics in Latin America and the Caribbean 2022

Over 40 years, Latin America has made giant strides in some of these social and political areas, yet lags behind in others. Life expectancy has increased by 13 years, illiteracy and fertility have been halved and democracy has taken hold throughout the region. However, Latin America continues to be plagued by violence and remains the most unequal region in the world in terms of income distribution. Unprecedented migration to sprawling and often inhosptialble cities has exacerbated poverty for millions.

Economic and Social Progress in Latin America : 2000 Report

Development Beyond Economics

Competing in the world economy does not automatically boost a nation's productivity and restructure its economy. Such progress requires mobilizing capital, employment, technology and knowledge. Opportunities beyond the business realm must be fully exploited to the benefit of society as a whole. These essential strategies for competitiveness underlie The Business of Growth, this year's edition of Economic and Social Progress in Latin America. The report offers the most complete comparison to date of indicators of competitiveness for some 20 counties in the region, including: *Constraints to business development*Macroeconomic conditions*Availability of and access to financing*Foreign direct investment*Human resources and training*Port, electricity and telecommunications infrastructure*Innovation and informatics*Industrial promotion The report provides clear policy guidelines and priorities for both government and the private sector to foster competitiveness. It identifies each country's strengths and weaknesses and proposes strategies to increase productivity and improve access by businesses to productive resources.

Competitiveness in the Era of Globalization: Economic and Social Progress in Latin America: 2001 Report

The Business of Growth

Inter-American Development Bank

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