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 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.

Esta es la última versión del presente documento, el cual fue comisionado por la Red de Medio Ambiente del Diálogo Regional de Política para la Reunión Subregional de los Países Andinos celebrada el día 14 de febrero de 2006 en Lima, Perú. El objetivo de este informe es identificar si...

Esta es la última versión disponible del presente documento en el cual se destaca de manera explícita el conjunto de oportunidades y responsabilidades que tiene el sector público para facilitar el diseño y la implementación de mecanismos de financiamiento para la provisión de productos...

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.