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There a lack of female home ownership in Latin America – here’s how can we change this
In Central America less than 40% of women have a bank account and only 6% have taken out a mortgage. The IFC's Georgina Baker explains why that's a problem.
COVID-19
Latin America and the Caribbean: what does their COVID recovery look like?
Latin America and the Caribbean's economic contraction was the largest in 2020, with the region's recovery based largely upon access to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Future of Economic Progress
Cuba and the United States: a timeline of diplomatic relations
As Raul Castro resigns as Communist chief, we look back over the past few years of Cuba-US relations.
Latin America
Impact investing in Latin America and addressing the 'missing middle'
There is a “missing middle” of impact investment, centred on investments of $10,000-500,000, which is a key funding stage in the development of companies.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
More than speed: 5G could become the next big economic driver
Five ways the Latin American region is preparing for 5G, so that it can fulfil its potential as an enabler of successful digital transformation.
Latin America
Latin America and the Caribbean's economic recovery from COVID-19 in 3 charts
Economies in Latin America and the Caribbean managed to rebound from COVID-19's initial economic hit, but what does this year and beyond hold for the region?
Latin America
Colombia to give temporary protective status to Venezuelan migrants
In a joint statement with UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Colombia's President announced it will give temporary protective legal status to Venezuelan migrants.
Latin America
How to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean
Two experts from the World Bank explain how Latin America and the Caribbean can adopt more sustainable agriculture models.
Latin America
This could be the best way to boost Latin America and the Caribbean's recovery
By supplying digital tools to the region's poorest, Latin America and the Caribbean can build a more inclusive society from the ground up and aid their COVID-19 recovery.
Latin America
6 ways Latin America and the Caribbean can create a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery
From investing in resilience, to leveraging digital technologies, here are six ways Latin America can create a green, resilient and inclusive economy.
Latin America
The COVID-19 reset Latin America needs, according to three experts
To embark on its recovery from COVID-19, Latin America will need to address its two greatest weaknesses; the shortcomings in state capacity and its dual labor market, according to three e...
Cities and Urbanization
These are the 50 highest cities in the world
Elevation is often overlooked, despite the fact that thousands of cities across the globe are nestled in highlands, plateaus, and mountain ranges.
COVID-19
IMF: What we can expect for the Latin American and Caribbean economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on Latin and Central America's economy, with annual GDP expected to shrink by 8.1% in 2020, according to the IMF.
JRS2020
These organizations can transform Latin America’s jobs market. But they need investment now
The challenge of meeting the needs of post-COVID Latin America is systemic, so the solutions must be holistic and future-proof. Civil society organizations can help drive this effort.
Forests
This Mexican company is helping family farmers become forest stewards
Ejido Verde is a Mexican for-profit company that wants to become the world leader in pine chemicals - in a green and socially responsible way.