The Bank expanded its housing finance activities in the 1990s, shifting its support toward sector reforms that increase the capacity of housing finance and delivery mechanisms to cater to the needs of low-income households. The present publication examines Bank experience in housing, draws...

The search for solutions to urban and social problems prompted by informal settlements is gaining importance in the development agenda of most large cities in Latin America. Nearly 60 percent of the population lives in informal, often centrally located settlements.

The present publication traces the history of the Bank's lending for urban development and discusses its approaches to current urban issues. It is intended for specialists and individuals interested in getting acquainted with the evolution of the Bank portfolio.

The search for solutions to urban and social problems prompted by informal settlements is gaining importance in the development agenda of most large cities in Latin America. Nearly 60 percent of the population lives in informal, often centrally located settlements.

The Bank expanded its housing finance activities in the 1990s, shifting its support toward sector reforms that increase the capacity of housing finance and delivery mechanisms to cater to the needs of low-income households. The present publication examines Bank experience in housing, draws...

This document responds to that need, providing a discussion of the various approaches that can be followed in urban heritage preservation, as well as recommendations on those that are most appropriate given the circumstances of region.

Given the limited scope and sustainability of urban heritage conservation in Latin America and the Caribbean, changes in how it is carried out and funded are needed in order to involve all social actors and use the preserved assets to meet demonstrated social needs. Based on a multidimensional...

Le Centre culturel de la Banque interaméricaine de développement annonce que les candidatures sont ouvertes pour la Vème Biennale interaméricaine d¿art vidéo qui se tiendra en décembre 2010 à la Galerie d¿art du Centre culturel de la BID à Washington, D.C. L¿exposition sera...

El Centro Cultural del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo rinde homenaje al pueblo haitiano y al bicentenario de su independencia nacional con una exposición titulada: Vive Haïti! Arte contemporáneo de la diáspora haitiana, cuyo eje principal es la obra de artistas que pertenecen a...

Ce rapport contient un bref résumé de la situation économique de l'Amérique latine et des Caraïbes, ainsi qu'un examen des activités de l'institution en 2004. Il présente également une description pour chaque pays et pour l'ensemble de la région des diverses opérations consacrées par...