To design territorial public policies that effectively address the real problems of municipalities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), it is necessary to understand and recognize the different territorial gradients that exist, as well as the dynamics that transcend political-administrative boundaries. In a previous article published a few months ago, we discussed the … [Read more...] about Functional areas: the importance of the intermediate spatial planning scale
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.
Strategies to improve food security for vulnerable groups in cities
Have you ever wondered how the most vulnerable people in the city ensure their access to nutritious and sufficient food when it is challenging to ensure its availability? In cities like those in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where social inequalities persist, food security becomes a pressing challenge for the most vulnerable groups in urban areas. In this article, … [Read more...] about Strategies to improve food security for vulnerable groups in cities
Beyond the Urban/Rural Territorial Categories
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
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