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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.
Education and Skills
Why COVID-19 is an EdTech opportunity for Latin America
The region's digital divide is hindering efforts to deliver remote learning during the pandemic. Here's how governments and start-ups can make a difference.
Latin America
Millions of jobs could be created in Latin America and the Caribbean – if the region switches to a plant-based diet
A joint study suggests moving to a plant-based diet is key to help decarbonize Latin America and the Caribbean. 19 million new jobs could be created by the move away from animal-based foo...
Corruption
Why data is Latin America's best weapon against COVID-19 corruption
Corruption has surged in Latin America alongside the pandemic. Here's how data analytics has emerged as a key weapon in the fight against this problem.
Latin America
Here's how one of the world's most congested cities is tackling air pollution
Bogotá experienced an 80% drop in atmospheric pollution during lockdown. So the Colombian capital is taking measures to improve its air quality.
Latin America
How a different kind of investment could transform Latin America
The pandemic is ravaging Latin America, but it also offers an opportunity to transform the region. Here's how the financial sector can help with ESG investing.
COVID-19
What can COVID-19 teach us about building sustainable health systems in Latin America?
Latin America has been hit hard by COVID-19 - but the crisis has shown the way forward for the region's health systems, too. Here are three areas to focus on.
Latin America
The COVID-19 crisis disproportionately affects women – here's how Latin America is addressing it
Latin American leaders are tackling the disproportionate economic impact of COVID-19 on women through policies and initiatives to accelerate gender parity.
COVID-19
U.N. aid chief to G20 on coronavirus: 'Step up now or pay price later'
The U.N. appeal aims to help 63 less economically developed countries, mainly in Latin America and Africa. Aid chief Mark Lowcock said coronavirus support has been 'grossly inadequate'.
Latin America
In post-COVID Latin America, investment in infrastructure can bring back tourism – and rebuild the economy
In post-COVID Latin America, investment in infrastructure can bring back tourism as well as rebuild the economy, says a new World Economic Forum report.
Latin America
Top factors travellers will consider before planning a trip – what hard-hit countries can consider
Countries hard hit by COVID, like those in some parts of Latin America, will need to take travellers' new concerns into account as borders reopen.