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IDB America
November 2003
Alexandra Russell-Bitting |
Rx for democracy A new study examines the health of Latin America's democracies, and prescribes a strong dose of political reform.   |
IDB America
May 2005
Charo Quesada |
Every Reform Has Winners---and Losers An expert on modernization of the state reflects on the challenge of improving Latin America's political systems. |
Bank Technology News
January 2002
Daniel Joelson |
Latin America Set For ATM Spike Consumer demand is making Latin banks reassess their ATM strategies... |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000
Paul Constance |
From black box to glass house Seminar on transparency and development reveals strategies for combating corruption |
IDB America
April 2003
Roger Hamilton |
Democracy online The Latin American region's countries are increasingly using the Internet to make government more responsive and transparent |
IDB America
October 2002
Paul Constance |
The integration imperative The IDB's new report on social and economic progress in Latin America argues that regional integration is more relevant -- and more urgent -- than ever. |
BusinessWeek
May 10, 2004
Geri Smith |
Democracy On The Ropes With corruption and economic woes rising, Latin America is disillusioned with democracy. |
IDB America
April 2005
Charo Quesada |
The Problem with Politics A former president explains why fixing Latin America's fragile political and economic systems may be the toughest reform of all. |
IDB America
October 2004
Carlo Binetti |
A Political Agenda Against Inequality In the last two decades, Latin America has been weighed down by the bitter paradox of trying to advance democracy even as poverty grows more extreme. Meanwhile, in the political arena, globalization has imposed new demands on the State. |
IDB America
February 2002 |
IDB doubles lending to private sector The new ceiling will allow the Bank to support Latin America's growing demand for private sector investments in crucial areas such as energy, water and transportation infrastructure... |
Finance & Development
December 1, 2005
Arturo Valenzuela |
Putting Latin America Back on the Map Consolidation of democratic institutions is a vital part of Latin America's recovery. |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000
Roger Hamilton |
Donors debate debt relief proposals Capital increase for Investment Corporation also finalized at Bank's New Orleans annual meeting |
IDB America
November 2003
Dennis E. Flannery |
Zero tolerance for corruption IDB takes series of measures to increase transparency |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000 |
The risks of a capital surge Experts predict a rebound in capital flows to Latin America and the Caribbean this year, but warn that countries must build and maintain sound financial systems and improve the institutional environment to make the flows sustainable.... |
IDB America
September 2001
Charo Quesada |
The nuances of exclusion Once nearly inaudible, the public debate over the poverty and marginalization of ethnic groups in Latin America and the Caribbean is now hard to ignore. It is time for governments to act to eliminate ethnic and racial discrimination... |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000 |
A fresh look at rural development Years after it went out of vogue, the rural economy is again emerging as a priority for boosting national performance and reducing poverty, according to experts at a seminar held in New Orleans in March during the IDB's annual meeting.... |
IDB America
December 2001
Peter Bate |
The productivity puzzle A new IDB study examines why Latin America's companies find it so hard to compete with those from other regions |
IDB America
November 2003
Charo Quesada |
How to open a financial spigot Despite negative odds, several Latin American cities have succeeded in attracting private investment to the cash-thirsty water sector. |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000
Peter Bate |
Who gains in the Internet age? As it eagerly embraces new technologies, Latin America also worries about competition and a growing digital divide |
IDB America
August 2005 |
"A Bigger, More Creative, More Efficient Bank..." After 17 years as IDB president, Enrique V. Iglesias offers an assessment of the Bank's performance and reflects on Latin America's uneven economic progress. |
Finance & Development
June 1, 2006
Anthony Elson |
What Happened? Here's why East Asia surged ahead of Latin America and some lessons for economic policy. |
IDB America
March 2005 |
An Expected 7,000 to Attend IDB Annual Meeting in Okinawa, Japan Thousands of bankers, government officials, and observers will gather for the conference in Okinawa, Japan on development issues affecting Latin America and the Caribbean as well as Asia. |
IDB America
May 2005 |
IDB President Enrique V. Iglesias Announces His Resignation After working at the Bank for more than 17 years, Iglesias said that it was time to pass its leadership to new hands, thus enabling a new generation to continue contributing fresh ideas to the Bank's goals. |
BusinessWeek
May 9, 2005
Geri Smith |
Latin America: The Downside of People Power The military coup may be a thing of the past, but the popular coup is in vogue, as more Latin Americans are losing faith in the ballot box and taking to the streets. |
IDB America
May 2002 |
`Don't retreat on reform' IDB economist urges countries in Latin America to strengthen democracy, reforms and integration |
IDB America
Jul/Aug 2000 |
Economic growth and social equity Mexican finance secretary Jose Angel Gurria shows that economic efficiency and social efficiency can be achieved simultaneously... |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000 |
Advice and dissent After Seattle and Washington, street protests have become standard features at big international gatherings, along with the traditional speeches and receptions. So the near absence of demonstrators at the IDB's annual meeting in New Orleans last March came as somewhat of a surprise.... |
Finance & Development
March 1, 2001
Danny M. Leipziger |
The Unfinished Poverty Agenda: Why Latin America and the Caribbean Lag Behind Compared with East Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean have made very little progress in reducing poverty rates since the 1980s, largely because of sluggish growth... |
IDB America
December 2001
Christina Mac Culloch |
A thirst for ethics Frustration with corruption in public life has mobilized civil society in many Latin American countries. Now, the IDB has launched an initiative on social capital, ethics, and development. |
IDB America
March 2003 |
Support in a time of crisis A senior IDB manager calls for greater equity in development |
IDB America
Charo Quesada |
The "third sector" comes of age After two decades of unregulated growth, civil society organizations are looking for official ways to influence government policies and actions. |
IDB America
June 2001
Daniel Drosdoff |
What do you mean by "profitable"? Why Latin American companies and societies have much to gain from adopting a new set of international accounting standards |
Finance & Development
September 2008 |
Dialogue Box F&D asked a number of opinion leaders around the world to answer the question, What's the single thing most likely to double living standards in poor countries over the next decade? |
IDB America
April 2004
Charo Quesada |
After the Honeymoon What can Latin America do to rekindle the interest of Spanish investors? |
IDB America
March 2002
Roger Hamilton |
Paradox and coexistence Latin American art goes a little crazy in the twilight of the 20th century... |
IDB America
June 2004
Daniel Drosdoff |
Breaking the Ice for Latin America's Bond Markets Inter-American Development Bank issues first bonds in region's local currencies, made possible by a new flexibility in the global financial system and growing sophistication and depth of many of Latin America's financial markets. |
IDB America
July 2005 |
Luis Alberto Moreno elected president of the IDB Colombian diplomat and former minister of economic development Luis Alberto Moreno was elected president of the Inter-American Development Bank on July 27, 2005. |
IDB America
August 2002
Charo Quesada |
How to cultivate entrepreneurs An IDB study compares what East Asian and Latin American countries do to encourage the creation of new businesses |
IDB America
March 2003 |
The challenge of unity Ciro de Falco is manager of Regional Operations Department 3, which includes the countries of the English-speaking Caribbean, Suriname, and the Andean nations of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. He discussed with IDB in Action his ideas on development. |
IDB America
August 2002
Quesada & MacCulloch |
Going it alone Most Latin American entrepreneurs face innumerable barriers and little encouragement. |
IDB America
September 2007
Moreno & Lomborg |
Latin America's Unexamined Priorities Before spending limited resources, Latin American governments should take a hard look at the real costs and benefits of public programs. |
IDB America
March 2002
Paul Constance |
Inside the beast A leading Latin American cleric dissects the "cancer of corruption," and suggests some possible cures... |
IDB America
February 2007 |
Who Benefits From Trade with China? Economist Guillermo Calvo warns that soaring commodity exports to the Asian giant would only benefit a minority of Latin Americans. |
IDB America
November 2004
Daniel Drosdoff |
Unshackling the Banks A new IDB study urges Latin American governments to create environments where credit can thrive. |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000
Paul Constance |
Lousy Deal When governments buy goods and services, the price always seems to be inflated. Now some countries are finding better ways to prevent abuse |
IDB America
August 2003
Paul Constance |
Verdict pending After a decade of reforms, Latin America's courts are constantly in the news. But are they changing for the better? |
IDB America
June 2001
Charles Herington |
Internet or television? An executive from the world's biggest Internet company argues that Latin Americans will increasingly choose the former... |
IDB America
October 2001
Peter Bate |
Can remittances help to fuel development? The manager of the IDB's Multilateral Investment Fund explains how money sent home by immigrants could be leveraged to benefit whole communities... |
IDB America
July 2001
Daniel Drosdoff |
Latin America's airlines face strong headwinds High taxes, outdated regulations and foreign competition are forcing a shakeout among the region's commercial air carriers... |
IDB America
May/Jun 2000 |
Are we ready? IDB proposes a regional planning initiative to mitigate damage from natural disasters |
