In the midst of COVID-19, maritime transportation remains essential to the world economy. Ports operated by the private sector have historically shown better performance as well as more flexibility and faster adoption of new technologies, key factors for a strong recovery from the current economic crisis. At a time of economic gloom, the role of private sector in the … [Read more...] about Lessons from a Success Story: Private Port Operators in Latin America and the Caribbean
Paula Castillo
Paula Castillo es oficial de sinergias público-privadas en el Departamento de Estrategia de BID Invest, donde analiza los desafíos y las oportunidades para el sector privado en infraestructura, particularmente transporte e infraestructura social. Antes de trabajar en BID Invest, fue asesora técnica del Vicepresidente de Sectores y Conocimiento del BID y consultora en la División de Transporte del BID. Antes del Grupo BID, trabajó en la División de Infraestructura del Departamento de Planificación Nacional en Colombia y como investigadora y profesora en la Universidad de los Andes. Paula es economista, tiene una maestría en gestión de sostenibilidad de la escuela de negocios de la American University, Estados Unidos y una maestría en economía de la Universidad de los Andes.
How Can Development Finance Institutions Help Unleash Brazil’s Investment Potential in Infrastructure?
To unleash investments, Brazil’s billionaire infrastructure gap needs more than one strategic player providing innovative solutions. … [Read more...] about How Can Development Finance Institutions Help Unleash Brazil’s Investment Potential in Infrastructure?
Four Urgent Digital Improvements for Freight Transport in Our Region
The digitization of “last mile” trucking is a business opportunity that contributes to the development of our economies and the well-being of our region. What are we waiting for to implement it? … [Read more...] about Four Urgent Digital Improvements for Freight Transport in Our Region
Three Schemes for Promoting Private Participation in Health Technologies
High-tech equipment plays a key role in the early diagnosis of diseases and their treatment. Public-Private Partnerships offer schemes to solve these needs. … [Read more...] about Three Schemes for Promoting Private Participation in Health Technologies
Brazil: Infrastructure Challenges and Opportunities
Within weeks of the Brazil Investment Forum, the development of the economy of South America’s colossus presents numerous challenges and opportunities. A major one is how to continue providing incentives for private sector investment in infrastructure to bridge the country’s funding gap. Synergies among development entities open up new and interesting opportunities for this … [Read more...] about Brazil: Infrastructure Challenges and Opportunities
