Situated at one of the far-end of the world, as it may be viewed from the Triad countries (Northern America, Western Europe and Japan) Chile performs really well in the world of globalization in sharp contrast with all its neighbors. At first glance this success story may appear as the first...

The Oporto authorities currently face the challenge to revitalize the Historic Center of Oporto and make it attractive for investors without compromising the permanence of the traditional residents and their integration with new ones. This study discusses the impacts and sustainability of the...

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...

O relatório anual contém um breve resumo da situação econômica na América Latina e no Caribe e um exame das atividades do Banco em 2006. Contém também uma descrição das operações do Banco -empréstimos, garantias e operações não reembolsáveis-; Capital Ordinário: Análise e...

This Annual Report details the Bank's activities in environment and natural resources during 2002. In 2002, the IDB engaged in the preparation of its Environment Strategy, which set forth guiding principles and general priority areas of action that the Bank used to promote through its financial...

El objetivo de la presente estrategia (GN-2241-1) es ayudar a los países a acelerar el progreso social al fomentar un entorno social y humano más conducente al bienestar de la población, con especial énfasis en la reducción de la pobreza y la desigualdad de oportunidades, particularmente...

This study analyzes the Historic Center of Quito, which was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. The churches, squares, museums, and heritage monuments characterize this area and make up a fundamental part of the city's identity.

This case study of Marrakesh examines the characteristics of its urban dynamics, focusing on the changes brought about by investments made in the tourism and residential housing sectors in recent years. It evaluates the economic, social, and physical changes this has caused in the Medina, and...

The documentation of the enlargement and transition to the economic growth of European cities from the pole of Central Western Europe known as Blue Banana (London-Milan) to a new frame called Red Octopus which designates the European metropolis as important economic centers of Central East...