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The Changing Pattern of Remittances: 2008 Survey of Remittances from the United States to Latin America
Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 2008
The phenomenal growth of remittances to Latin America in recent years slowed to single digits during 2007, raising the question of whether the change represents a bend in the road or a new direction for remittances to the region. This report takes the first step towards providing an answer to...
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Remittances in Times of Financial Instability: Impact of the Financial Crisis on Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean Title: Las remesas en tiempos de inestabilidad finan...
Meins, Robert - Inter-American Development Bank - 2009
remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2008, produced by MIF. The document provides a short overview of significant ….Abstract: Las remesas mundiales a América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) alcanzaron $69.200 millones en 2008, un incremento de sólo casi … familias en 2008, los emisores de remesas demostraron una gran tenacidad. Otrora relegadas a la columna de ¿¿errores y …
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IDB estimates of 2008 remittance flows to Latin America and the Caribbean
Meins, Robert; Bajuk, Natasha; Watson, Gregory - Inter-American Development Bank - 2008
The IDB projects that remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by 1.5% in 2008, reaching 67.5 billion …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010655270
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Remittances in Times of Financial Instability: Impact of the Financial Crisis on Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean
Meins, Robert - Inter-American Development Bank - 2009
remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2008, produced by MIF. The document provides a short overview of significant …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010655815
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IDB estimates of 2008 remittance flows to Latin America and the Caribbean
Meins, Robert; Bajuk, Natasha; Watson, Gregory - Inter-American Development Bank - 2008
The IDB projects that remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean will grow by 1.5% in 2008, reaching 67.5 billion …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009198722
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Executive Profile of Environmental Management: Andean Region Title: Perfil ejecutivo de gestión ambiental región andina
Ambiente, Centro Andino para la Economía en el Medio - Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American …; … - 2002
This document is a synthesis of the region's most pertinent top priorities, of achievements undergone during recent years, and of the challenges and opportunities the region will face in the near future.Abstract: Los países pertenecientes a la región andina han realizado, durante los últimos...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943672
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The Effects of Air Pollution on Educational Outcomes: Evidence from Chile
Miller, Sebastian; Vela, Mauricio A. - Inter-American Development Bank - 2013
In addition to the morbidity and mortality concerns of outdoor air pollution, studies have shown that air pollution also generates problems for children`s cognitive performance and human capital formation. High concentrations of pollutants can affect children`s learning process by exacerbating...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943710
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Water Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean
Rogers, Peter - Inter-American Development Bank - 2002
To choose better water investments we need to have a better appreciation of what is possible with improved governance, of how to identify improved governance, how to design institutions for it, and how to incorporate it into planning and investments. This paper reviews the theoretical and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943734
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When Should Developing Countries Announce Their Climate Policy?
Miller, Sebastian; Fernández, Jorge - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
This paper provides a rationale for developing countries to announce future credible commitments to reduce GHG emissions even if these are not to materialize in the short run, and for domestic reasons only. A simple framework is presented in which it is shown that it may be costly for an economy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943780
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Sustainable Recycling of PET Bottles in Rio de Janeiro Title: Reciclaje Sostenible de Botellas de PET en Rio de Janeiro
Leite, Luiz Edmundo Costa; Monteiro, José Henrique Penido - Inter-American Development Bank - 2003
This work presents a case study on solid waste management in the city of Rio de Janeiro. This privately-owned initiative involves the application of market instruments to boost the recycling of used plastic bottles.Abstract: Este trabajo presenta un estudio de caso exitoso implementado en la...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943813