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The fiscal comedy
Heavy and unproductive tax burden, rampant evasion and largely regressive social spending—there’s a whole political comedy behind these problems
Who benefits from trade with China?
Economist warns that soaring commodity exports to the Asian giant could benefit a minority of Latin Americans
An opportunity for Latin America’s neglected majority
‘[Politics] is still the best hope we have for solving our problems’
Former U. S. President Bill Clinton and IDB President Moreno discuss public service and the challenges facing Latin America
What works at the top doesn’t work at the base
The roots of financial democracy
Forging new goals for the IDB
Bank president presents set of initiatives to bring opportunities to the majority of Latin Americans
From the absolute to the possible
An academic explains why pragmatism, prudence and concern for social conditions are the keys to success for governments in Latin America today
USAID’s role in the guarantee operation
Health management starts in a terminal
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Retooling the IDB
The Bank overhauls its lending framework in an bid to make its loans more flexible and accountable
IDB supports program to consolidate financial sector in Mexico
If China devalues, should Latin America care?
Three economists speculate on the risks and opportunities created by China’s economic growth—and its monetary policies
Banking in the sunlight
With a proactive approach to new disclosure rules, The Bahamas combats money laundering while boosting its thriving financial services sector
Will angels descend on Latin America?
Promoting a new source of investment capital—and advice—for Latin America’s young entrepreneurs
IDB fights money laundering
Andean countries forge historic tax pact
Harmonization of VAT will spur region's economic integration
Unshackling the banks
A new IDB study urges Latin American governments to create environments where credit can thrive
Citizen auditors
Bogotá asks taxpayers to take responsibility for overseeing how the municipality spends its money
Breaking the ice for Latin America’s bond markets
IDB issues first bonds in region’s local currencies
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