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Regional Integration

From Islands to Integration: The Future of Digital Health in the Caribbean

Regional platforms play a growing role in building more connected, efficient, and patient-centered health systems, as illustrated by the recent experience of ONE Caribbean.

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From Islands to Integration: The Future of Digital Health in the Caribbean

Economic Analysis

After the Storm: What Nighttime Lights Reveal About the Impact of Disasters

Satellite-based nighttime light data reveal how disasters shape economic activity across the Andean region, highlighting the scale, persistence, and uneven geography of their impacts.

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After the Storm: What Nighttime Lights Reveal About the Impact of Disasters

Labor Markets

Why Formal Hiring Costs So Much in Latin America and What Can Be Done About It

Labor costs in Latin America go beyond wages, reflecting how labor regulations and social protection systems shape formal employment, informality, and coverage.

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Why Formal Hiring Costs So Much in Latin America and What Can Be Done About It

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Blog post What Limits the Effectiveness of Agricultural Policies in Latin America and The Caribbean? Keys to Boosting Productivity

Agriculture and Food Security

Study: Effective Public Policies to Boost Agricultural Productivity

An IDB study in 17 countries in the region finds R&D, extension, and infrastructure boost productivity more than price distortions, guiding better agricultural policy.

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