Este documento (RE-306) tiene por objetivo analizar los resultados de las acciones del Banco en República Dominicana en el período 1991-2003 y brindar una oportunidad de reflexión mediante la extracción de lecciones aprendidas sobre la forma en que el Banco puede mejorar el diseño de su...

The report contains an overview of the available international literature and information on the application of economic instruments in water management, with particular emphasis on the European experience. Economic instruments have gained particular attention in recent years as an important...

This document presents the Implementation Guidelines for the Environment and Safeguards Compliance Policy approved by the Management of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Its objective is to support project teams and staff in the interpretation and implementation of each of the Policy...

This evaluation report (RE-241) is inserted within the overall context of the Environmental Management strategy activities in progress within the Bank. The assessment of five infrastructure projects in Bolivia, Chile, and Brazil contributes directly to lessons learned from past experience,...

The purpose of this paper is to provide information and analysis on the environmental issues facing Peru so that the Bank can take into account potentially significant environmental risks as well as opportunities in the Peru Country Strategy and the subsequent programming activities. The...

This document has been prepared as an input to the Bank's Guyana Country Strategy (2012-2016). Its purpose is to identify key environmental issues in Guyana and provide recommendations for the Bank in terms of investments to anticipate risks related to sensitive sectors, programs, and projects...

This study provides some background for the formulation of water resources development guidelines that are based firmly on existing conditions in LAC countries, while drawing from the valuable experience gained in water resources management in the United States and Europe. Part 2 of this study...

This paper describes the challenges surrounding current and future water use in the tropical Andes by first reviewing the modern and future projected hydrological cycle and anticipated impacts on environmental services provided by glaciers and wetland vegetation. The discussion then elaborates...

This brochure presents the emerging and sustainable action plan for Ports Spain of Trinidad and Tobago to assist the planning and implementation of its urban development plans while addressing the sustainability challenges in a structured and integrated manner. This plain is part of the Bank's...

This Country Program Evaluation covers two Bank strategies that spanned from 2001 to 2008. The Bahamas has the highest per capita income of any borrowing member of the Bank. The country's social indicators are not, however, commensurate with its level of income and the pattern of social and...