A COVID-19 vaccine will keep people feeling healthy and safe, but we cannot forget to vaccinate our economies as well. Sustainability will be a key component to building back better in the region’s economic recovery. Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is home to 8% of global population but accounts for 40% of global coronavirus-related deaths. The disproportionate impact … [Read more...] about Sustainability, the vaccine for Latin America and the Caribbean economies
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ESG: Due Diligence in the Age of Social Distancing
ESG due diligence must contend with a slew of challenges. However, inadequately fast-tracking of it runs the risk of short-changing clients from much needed value added and risks negative impacts to stakeholders and the environment. … [Read more...] about ESG: Due Diligence in the Age of Social Distancing
Recovering Economic Productivity During Pandemic Times
To manage the economic costs of the coronavirus pandemic, people must have the financial resources to comply with containment measures and a gradual reopening. The private financial system therefore plays a key role in the survival of economic productivity and employment. … [Read more...] about Recovering Economic Productivity During Pandemic Times
Three Ways to Support the Resilience of MSMEs to Overcome COVID-19
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
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