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.

This study refers to disaster risk management at the local level. The topic was selected by the members of the Natural Disasters Network of the Regional Policy Dialogue, and was presented during its 3rd Meeting, on March 6 and 7, 2003. The goal of this document is to achieve a better knowledge...

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...

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...

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.

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)...

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.