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The emergence of China : opportunities and challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean
Devlin, Robert (ed.); Estevadeordal, Antoni (ed.);  … - Inter-American Development Bank; David Rockefeller … - 2006
"The Emergence of China: Opportunities and Challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean provides a comprehensive … overview of China's economic policy and performance over recent decades and contrasts them with the Latin American experience …. What are the underlying factors behind China's competitive edge? What are the strategic implications of China's rise for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003294883
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Does China Have an Impact on Foreign Direct Investment to Latin America?
García-Herrero, Alicia; Santabárbara, Daniel - Inter-American Development Bank - 2004
We analyze empirically whether the emergence of China as a large recipient of FDI has affected the amount of FDI …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009198847
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Incentives and Support Systems to Foster Private Sector Innovation
Sheehan, Jerry - Inter-American Development Bank - 2007
This presentation discusses the use of incentives to foster innovation in the private sector. It includes a discussion of supporting and funding R&D in the business sector; the use of tax incentives for R&D; and a comparison of other financing instruments. This presentation was presented at the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009322772
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Incentives and Support Systems to Foster Private Sector Innovation
Sheehan, Jerry - Inter-American Development Bank - 2007
This presentation discusses the use of incentives to foster innovation in the private sector. It includes a discussion of supporting and funding R&D in the business sector; the use of tax incentives for R&D; and a comparison of other financing instruments. This presentation was presented at the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010652609
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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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943360
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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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943369
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Privatization in Latin America
Sepúlveda, Ernesto; Coloma, Germán; Gómez, Ana María; … - Inter-American Development Bank
Examining the privatization experience of case studies, within Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia, this book evaluates the empirical evidence on privatization and assesses the validity of the criticisms raised to show that privatization can lead to increased profitability and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943380
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Keeping the Lights On: Power Sector Reform in Latin America
Millán, Jaime; Fehr, Nils-Henrik M. von der; Ayala, Ulpiano - Inter-American Development Bank
Power sector reforms across Latin America in the 1990s based on privatization, liberalization, and market forces were largely unavoidable. This book argues that while there is no turning back from this process, many reforms may not prove sustainable without further efforts to build a stronger...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943410
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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