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REGION 1 
From raze to rebuild
Unorthodox program turns shantytowns into stable neighborhoods.
May the best project win
To obtain federal funds, Chile’s municipalities draft proposals that must beat competitors.
Reaping the fruits of fiscal reform
Brazil’s state and local governments clean up their books and gain more control over their budgets.
The mother of all reforms
How Uruguay undertook the politically delicate task of overhauling its social security system.
‘Pictures that look like us’
In Bolivia, educational reform celebrates cultural diversity.
Support in a time of crisis
A senior IDB manager explains the importance of social safety nets.
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REGION 2
Development by dialogue
Local people balance nature and development in the remote Darién.
In the hurricane’s aftermath
The Dominican Republic works to reduce its vulnerability to natural hazards after a killer storm catches the country off guard
Would you trust this court?
Having overhauled its judicial system, El Salvador is looking for ways to prevent crime at the neighborhood level.
Training for life
Mexico’s innovative work training programs increase productivity while helping workers adapt to the shifting demands of the global economy.
Accountability precedes development
A senior IDB manager calls for civil society to act as ‘guardian of integrity.’
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REGION 3
Ancient tradition sustains modern roads
In Peru’s altiplano, indigenous cooperatives use communal labor to keep rural roads in top condition and provide temporary jobs.
The new face of solidarity
Colombia attacks both the symptoms and causes of poverty.
A different way to rebuild
Civil society took the lead after the earthquakes of 1999.
When good is not good enough
Already above average, Barbados raises the bar for education.
Tax cheats beware
How Ecuador boosted tax receipts while fighting corruption.
A nation of homeowners
Ecuador creates a dynamic market for low-income housing.
The challenge of regional unity
IDB manager urges greater Caribbean integration.
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