Shifting Gears: Chinese Finance in LAC, 2020
China Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of China issued no new finance to Latin American and Caribbean governments or state-run companies in 2020.
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Members in the News: Susana Malcorra and Rebeca Grynspan
Dialogue members Susana Malcorra and Rebeca Grynspan are participating in a thought leadership series titled “Women’s Voices for an Equal Future.” The series is organized by the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) and the Group of Women Leaders Voices for Change and Inclusion (GWL-Voices).
President Biden Should Not Underestimate Challenges in Latin America
As the Biden administration begins to undo Donald Trump’s legacy in Latin America, many in the region appear guardedly optimistic about the prospects for more constructive relations with their northern neighbor.
Member in the News: Rebeca Grynspan
Rebeca Grynspan, secretary general of SEGIB, was appointed by the G-20 to the High Level Independent Panel (HLIP) on financing the global pandemic preparedness and response.
Measuring the Impact of Covid-19 on Children under Six in Latin America – Mapping Surveys in Progress and Systematizing Lessons Learned
This report synthesizes the results of a study on the surveys implemented in the region to measure the impact of the pandemic on early childhood.
A More Sustainable Peru Post-Covid-19
Covid-19 has devastated the Peruvian economy. But as the country seeks to rebuild in the virus’s wake, it has a chance to focus on fighting climate change and creating a more sustainable development model. The extractive industries central to Peru’s economy are a source of underutilized revenues that could help seize this opportunity.
Shifter: “De parte de Biden vamos a ver firmeza contra Nicolás Maduro”
Michael Shifter, presidente de Diálogo Interamericano, conversó con La Nación de Costa Rica sobre la llegada de Joe Biden a La Casa Blanca y sus implicaciones para América Latina. También se conversó acerca de la política migratoria del nuevo gobierno de Estados Unidos, la situación en Venezuela y el manejo de la crisis del Covid-19 en la región.
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Shifter: “Lo que ganó fue la democracia”
Michael Shifter, presidente del Diálogo Interamericano, conversó con Revista Semana sobre los desafíos para el presidente Joe Biden y el futuro que le depara a Donald Trump en lo que respecta a su impeachment y posibles juicios políticos.
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Shifter: “Biden ha sido muy coherente pidiendo unidad”
En esta entrevista con Radio Nacional de España, Michael Shifter analizó el discurso de inauguración de Joe Biden. Se conversó también sobre las expectativas durante los primeros días del gobierno y los desafíos que el nuevo presidente tiene por delante.
Japan’s Role in LAC’s Covid-19 Recovery
Japan has a critical role to play in Latin America’s post-Covid-19 recovery.
How Much Has the Pandemic Reversed Education Gains?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on the challenges for education tin Latin America and the Caribbean following the coronavirus pandemic.
Editor’s Picks: Top Content from the Energy Advisor 2020
Editor’s picks for most notable editions of the Inter-American Dialogue’s Energy Advisor weekly publication from 2020.
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Evaluating the Impact of the Pandemic on Early Childhood Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
On December 9, the Regional Network for Measuring Early Childhood Development (REMDI), the Inter-American Dialogue, and the UNICEF Regional Office, convened a webinar to present and evaluate efforts across LAC countries to measure the impact of the pandemic on early childhood development.
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Es hora de utilizar los ingresos de las industrias extractivas para combatir el cambio climático y promover la recuperación verde
Durante un evento del Diálogo Interamericano el 16 de diciembre, se enfatizó en que a medida que las economías intentan reconstruirse luego de la crisis generada por el Covid-19, surge la oportunidad de acelerar la mitigación del cambio climático, la adaptación al mismo, y de elaborar modelos económicos más sostenibles. Los ingresos de las industrias extractivas pueden proporcionar recursos cruciales para cumplir este objetivo bajo un modelo eficiente en términos de inclusión social e impacto ambiental.
Will Chile’s Pension Withdrawals Cause Long-Term Pain?
A Latin America Advisor Q&A on Chile allowing pension withdrawals for citizens to deal with the economic crisis.