Issues Shaping Central America
A compilation of the most relevant Dialogue’s articles, presentations and reports on Central America: its development challenges and policy options.
Analysis
Beyond the Scandals: The Changing Context of Corruption in Latin America
What plausible explanations are there for the unprecedented, anti-corruption social and institutional reactions recently seen in Latin America?
Estados Unidos y América Latina andan por caminos separados, mientras varias instituciones hemisféricas disminuyen en relevancia
Cuba Posible entrevista a Peter Hakim y Michael Shifter en conjunto para conversar sobre la integración latinoamericana y las relaciones “Norte-Sur”.
On the Cusp of Change: Migrants’ use of the internet for remittance transfers
This study presents the findings of a migrant survey conducted in November 2016 about remittances, new technologies, and financial access among Latin American migrants in the United States.
Video
Corruption in Latin America: What’s New? What’s Next?
On May 9th, 2017, the Dialogue hosted an event with Kevin Casas-Zamora, Sarah Chayes, and Carlos Santiso, on how accountability reforms have changed Latin America’s fight against corruption.
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New Approaches to Central America’s Gangs
On Tuesday, May 23rd, the Inter-American Dialogue hosted an event with Ivan Briscoe, Latin America and Caribbean program director at the International Crisis Group; Ana Glenda Tager, Latin America regional director at Interpeace; and Steven Dudley, Co-Director of InSight Crime. During this session, the speakers addressed violence in Central American in relation to gangs.
El presupuesto de Trump, la política hacia Cuba, y el futuro de Venezuela
En esta entrevista radiofónica con Luis Montes para WLIE 540 AM, Michael Shifter analiza el presupuesto del gobierno de Trump y su impacto en la región, lo que podemos anticipar sobre las políticas de Estados Unidos hacia Cuba, y el rol de distintos actores en la crisis de Venezuela.
Migrants, Remittances, and New Technologies
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean surpassed US$70 billion in 2016, representing a critical source of income for the region. Two new Dialogue studies shed light on remittances, emerging technologies in methods of transfers, and opportunities for financial inclusion. These studies were presented and discussed on May 17th at an event moderated by Peter Hakim, President Emeritus of the Dialogue, and featuring speakers Manuel Orozco, the Director of the Dialogue’s Migration, Remittances, and Development Program, and Daniel Ayala, the Executive Vice President and Head of Global Remittances Services for Wells Fargo.
La incertidumbre de Centroamérica ante Trump
Hay una ausencia de claridad acerca de cuál será la manera de trabajar con los Estados Unidos.
Can Central America Break the Cycle of Drugs, Corruption and Gang War?
The roots of Central America’s challenges run deep, and the Trump Administration’s policies seem unlikely to help Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras make significant progress.
Migration From Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States: Policy Options
Migration from Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States has grown steadily over the past forty years. In addition to leaving their countries amidst political and economic hardship, the vast majority of these migrants face additional challenges to their legal status. One way to look for solutions is to consider a comprehensive approach to migration through recruitment, retention, return, relief and reform.
Cross Border Remittances: Technology in the Origin and Innovation on the Payout
Enabling tools that motivate remittance recipients to access and use a variety of financial services needed to increase assets is key to wealth generation.
Contributions of Migrants and Diaspora to All Dimensions of Sustainable Development, Including Remittances and Portability of Earned Benefits
Migrants’ economic contributions can be successfully leveraged for development if policies consider them in relation to drivers of migration and development challenges.
Patterns of Central American Migration
Historical legacies of civil war and poorly performing economies within the context of globalization have shaped Central American Migration.
Remesas convertidas en ahorro
En alianza con Banpro y la Alianza para las Migraciones en Centroamérica y México, nuestro programa de inclusión financiera generó US$960,000 en ahorros.