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Regional Public Goods: From Theory to Practice

Adhikari, Ramesh; Negroni, Mirka J.; Leino, Jessica; … - Inter-American Development Bank

This book is based on a conference entitled "Regional Public Goods and Regional Development Assistance", held in Washington, D.C. on November 6-7, 2002. It examines how the IDB and the ADB support the provision of regional public goods (RPGs) in Latin America and Asia, respectively. RPGs are...

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The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Building Trust in Governance: Towards Effectiveness and Results

Avgerou, Chrisanti; Ciborra, Claudio; Cordella, Antonio; … - Inter-American Development Bank

governance and people-centered development in accordance with the principles contained in the United Nations Millennium …

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Governing the Metropolis: Principles and Cases Title: Gobernar las metrópolis

Slack, Enid; Cuadrado-Roura, Juan R.; Güell, José … - Inter-American Development Bank

governance as they apply to the metropolis, and unfolds cases of institutional and programmatic arrangements to tackle such …

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An Unequal Democracy?: Seeing Latin America through European Eyes

Patten, Christopher; Whitehead, Laurence; Álamo, Óscar del - Inter-American Development Bank

International Institute for Governance of Catalonia in November 2003, with support from the government of Catalonia and the Special …: democracy, governance and well-being. The book is a compilation of selected papers presented at the conference that address …, particularly in Latin America. This book aims to contribute to the reflection and debate on the issues of democracy, governance and …

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Honoring the Past, Building the Future: Fifty Years of Development in Latin America and the Caribbean Title: Celebrar el pasado, construir el futuro: Cincuenta años de desarrollo e...

Ávila, Ricardo - Inter-American Development Bank

Although science has unlocked the secrets of the human genome, the causes of social and economic development remain stubbornly enigmatic. Why do some countries adopt new technologies more readily than others? Why does income inequality persist in some regions--even in the face of rapid economic...

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The Challenge of an Urban Continent

Rojas, Eduardo - Inter-American Development Bank

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.

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Can Privatization Deliver?: Infrastructure for Latin America

Aarons, Fred; Stiggers, David; Hennemeyer, Paul; Jenne, … - Inter-American Development Bank

While privatization of water, electricity, transport and communications infrastructure continues to gain momentum in Latin America, its success often depends on whether countries implement the reforms essential to attract private investment. This book analyzes the legal, regulatory, economic and...

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Transparent Governance in an Age of Abundance: Experiences from the Extractive Industries in Latin America and the Caribbean (Executive Summary) Title: Gobernanza con transparencia...

Vieyra, Juan Cruz; Masson, Malaika; Walter, Martin; … - Inter-American Development Bank

to ensure the transparent and effective governance of the sector. The insights from experiences in the region can help …

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Democracies in Development: Politics and Reform in Latin America Title: La política importa: Democracia y desarrollo en América Latina

Mateo-Berganza Diaz, Maria Mercedes; Carrillo-Flórez, … - Inter-American Development Bank

democratic governance, and offers tentative conclusions on the types of reforms that may hold promise for strengthening democracy …

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Upgrading to Compete: Global Value Chains, Clusters, and SMEs in Latin America

Pietrobelli, Carlo; Artola, Ner; Zepeda, Eduardo; … - Inter-American Development Bank

, Upgrading to Compete shows that the form of governance matters most in these linkages, importantly affecting the upgrading …

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