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Carlos Salazar

Carlos Salazar

Carlos Salazar Echavarría is an architect from Universidad Javeriana with a specialization in Regional Planning and a Master's degree in Regional Development from Universidad de los Andes, and a Master's degree in International Affairs with emphasis in Urban and Social Policies from Columbia University in New York. His research interests are related to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions to the problems inherent to territorial development. He has been a consultant for UNDP, World Bank, The Earth Institute and USAID programs in countries such as Mexico, Kenya, Ghana, Belgium and the United States, and for organizations such as the National Planning Department, the Latin American Center for Rural Development - RIMISP, the German Federal Ministry of Environment and private companies in the construction sector. Additionally, he was the Sustainability Manager of Findeter, leading the implementation of the Sustainable and Competitive Cities programs, operational director of the Strategy for Overcoming Extreme Poverty of the National Government (ANSPE - Red Unidos), Director of Urban Planning of AECOM Technical Services, Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic, Banco de la República and Pax Christi International, among others. He is currently Lead Specialist in the Urban Development and Housing Division for the Colombian Representation of the Inter-American Development Bank.

Beyond the Urban/Rural Territorial Categories

February 7, 2023 por Carlos Salazar - Editor: Daniel Peciña-Lopez Leave a Comment

There is consensus in considering Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) as the second most urbanized region in the world, with around 80% of its population living in cities and the remaining 20% in rural areas. However, what would happen if we were to change, or adapt, the parameters for defining what can be considered urban territory? The dualistic classification (if it is … [Read more...] about Beyond the Urban/Rural Territorial Categories

Innovating project finance in Latin American cities through Tax Increment Financing

September 14, 2020 por Ramiro López Ghio - Carlos Salazar - Luis Schloeter Leave a Comment

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Would it be possible for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to work in Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) cities to expand local governments’ investment capacity in infrastructure? The short answer is yes.Although there are many factors to consider. The Urban area of the IDB's research found that a handful of cities in the region could meet most of the critical factors needed to … [Read more...] about Innovating project finance in Latin American cities through Tax Increment Financing

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