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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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943411
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Facilidad sectorial para la prevención de desastres
Inter-American Development Bank; Banco Interamericano … - 2001
El presente documento informa sobre la creación de la Facilidad Sectorial para la Prevención de Desastres que se presenta a consideración en el marco de las facilidades sectoriales aprobado por el Directorio el 22 de marzo de 2000 (GN-2085-2). Los aspectos operativos, regulaciones y...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010672559
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Health: Sector Strategy (2004)
Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 2004
The objective of this Health Strategy (GN-2321) is to help Latin American and the Caribbean countries improve the health of their populations, attaining national health objectives and tailoring Millennium Development Goals to conditions in each country. The priorities areas of Bank Actions...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010673402
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Sharpening the Bank's Capacity to Support the Housing Sector in Latin America and the Caribbean: Background Paper for the Implementation of the Social Development Strategy
Rojas, Eduardo - Inter-American Development Bank - 2006
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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009205869
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Facing the Challenges of Informal Settlements in Urban Centers: The Re-urbanization of Manaus, Brazil
Magalhães, Fernanda; Rojas, Eduardo - Inter-American Development Bank - 2007
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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009206264
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I.C.T. and Environment : Bad Assumptions and Recent Hypotheses
Rodhain, Florence; Fallery, Bernard - HAL - 2011
The aim of this communication is to present new focuses for research in the field of Environment and Information … ICT on the environment: paper, transportation, consumption, waste... The aim of the second part is to discuss the rather … positive role played by ICT with regard to knowledge of the environment: simulation, traceability, information... Research on …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011025750
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Salud: Estrategia sectorial (2004)
Inter-American Development Bank; Banco Interamericano … - 2004
La presente estrategia de salud (GN-2321) tiene por objetivo apoyar a los países de América Latina y el Caribe a mejorar la salud de su población, alcanzando los objetivos sanitarios nacionales, incluidos los Objetivos del Milenio. Las áreas de acción prioritarias del Banco incluyen: 1)...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010673957
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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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010772358
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Facing the Challenges of Informal Settlements in Urban Centers: The Re-urbanization of Manaus, Brazil
Magalhães, Fernanda; Rojas, Eduardo - Inter-American Development Bank - 2007
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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010653763
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The Social Spatial Segregation in the Cities of Latin America
Sabatini, Francisco - Inter-American Development Bank - 2006
The cities offer Latin America and the Caribbean their best opportunity for economic and social development. Aside from concentrating on more than two thirds of the population, it is estimated that urban activities will generate more than 75 percent of the expected growth of the Gross Domestic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010653792