Social Development and Public Governance > Social Development > Violence Prevention
Emphasizing Prevention in Citizen Security
By Jorge Lamas, Erik Alda, Mayra Buvinic (09/05, SOC-141, En, Es)
This report overviews the Bank's work in this area, analyzing, based on available data from completed projects, what works and the challenges that remain in reducing and preventing crime and violence. For example, Colombia (Bogotá) and Uruguay have completed their operations with success in the areas of community policing, institutional strengthening, community mediation units, domestic and youth violence prevention, and social awareness campaigns. This report also presents recommendations to maximize benefits and increase the effectiveness of the interventions in future project loans.
Last updated: 05/23/07
