Latin America

Magazine articles on conducting business in Latin American countries.

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IDB America January 2003 Peter Bate	Training for life Mexico's dynamic job training programs help workers to keep pace with the shifting demands of the global economy.
IDB America January 2003 Charo Quesada	The deadly workplace Indifference to occupational hazards is killing tens of thousands of Latin American workers each year.
IDB America December 2002	A fresh new start for old cities How Latin America is bringing its historic districts back to life
IDB America December 2002 Charo Quesada	The productivity marathon An expert argues that Latin American governments should facilitate the growth of 'clusters' of private companies serving a single competitive industry
IDB America October 2002 Paul Constance	The integration imperative The IDB's new report on social and economic progress in Latin America argues that regional integration is more relevant -- and more urgent -- than ever.
IDB America October 2002 Daniel Drosdoff	A different way to rebuild When Colombia set out to rebuild its coffee-growing region, the government let civil society take the lead.
Finance & Development September 1, 2002 De Ferranti et al.	The Future of Pension Reform in Latin America The Latin American countries are at the vanguard of global pension reform. Eight have reformed their pension systems in the past 20 years, and additional reforms are now being considered throughout the region. Did the earlier reforms work? What should new reforms aim for? And are the ideas driving the reforms sound?
IDB America September 2002 Paul Constance	Ancient tradition sustains modern roads In Peru's altiplano, indigenous cooperatives use communal labor to keep rural roads in top condition.
IDB America September 2002 Charo Quesada	Money, and something more Firms receiving loans from the Inter-American Investment Corporation often obtain more than they bargained for.
IDB America September 2002 Daniel Drosdoff	Tax cheats beware How a radical tax reform in Ecuador helped to increase revenue and fight corruption
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