For MSMEs, the response to COVID-19 requires not only ensuring their survival in the short term, it also requires evaluating possible scenarios to align recovery efforts. For this, it is essential to strengthen their resilience. … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Support the Resilience of MSMEs to Overcome COVID-19
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Behind the Scenes: Access to Food in the Time of COVID
The agribusiness sector has proven particularly resilient. How have Latin American food production value chains fared during the crisis and what strategies are they taking to confront new challenges? … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes: Access to Food in the Time of COVID
Caribbean Tourism: The Private Sector Cannot Do It Alone
Caribbean economies that heavily depend on tourism require meaningful public stimulus. One key to recovery is to keep businesses solvent. … [Read more...] about Caribbean Tourism: The Private Sector Cannot Do It Alone
Regional Tourism Industry Binds Together to Overcome COVID-19
As tourism awaits the reopening of economies, it’s crucial to stay close to industry stakeholders, to understand how they are handling the pandemic and mitigating the impact on the business, employees and the community at large. One thing is clear: no one has the luxury to stand on the sidelines as a spectator. … [Read more...] about Regional Tourism Industry Binds Together to Overcome COVID-19
How Can Debt Capital Markets Help Companies Survive the COVID-19 Crisis?
Access to financing is a key factor for companies in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in order to minimize the impact of COVID-19 and maximize their resilience against the derived macroeconomic shocks. Well-functioning capital markets allow firms to get through difficult times. … [Read more...] about How Can Debt Capital Markets Help Companies Survive the COVID-19 Crisis?