Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires the collaboration of governments, the private sector, and civil society. Thematic bonds provide our region with financial and technical knowledge, as well as opportunities to share valuable experiences. … [Read more...] about Thematic Bonds: Essential Tools for Development
Macroeconomics and Finance
Managing risks in an era of stakeholder capitalism
In 2020, firms will be judged less on how they respond to crises and more on how they anticipate them. Engaging stakeholders through technology is an important first step. … [Read more...] about Managing risks in an era of stakeholder capitalism
Five Posts to Recap 2019 Ahead of 2020
We’ve selected five articles from the Negocios Sostenibles (Sustainable Business) blog to form a picture of the innovation and challenges that took place this past year. Together, they provide a general viewpoint for 2020 as we begin the year ahead. … [Read more...] about Five Posts to Recap 2019 Ahead of 2020
The Case for Unlocking the Circular Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean
Circular economy (CE) presents an opportunity for an inclusive and resource-smart future. It is also a chance for Latin America and the Caribbean to depart from an incremental into a transformative change. … [Read more...] about The Case for Unlocking the Circular Economy in Latin America and the Caribbean
A Lifesaver for Agribusiness: the Financial Resiliency Clause
Exposed to phenomena such as El Niño, agribusinesses in Latin America and the Caribbean require protection by the financial system. One tool for this is the financial resiliency clause, developed to address the reality of climate change and the challenge posed by different natural disasters. … [Read more...] about A Lifesaver for Agribusiness: the Financial Resiliency Clause