You will probably have felt unfairly treated at some point, feeling that you were not given the same benefits or opportunities as the people around you. This situation increases if, in addition, you belong to a vulnerable group or minority, either because of your ethnicity, nationality, gender, place of residence, sexual condition or physical/mental capacity, among … [Read more...] about Have you ever been discriminated against?
IDB Mayors Forum: How to finance the sustainable development of cities?
Our region is the most urbanized in the developing world, concentrating close to 6.4% of the global population. Eight out of every ten people in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) live in cities, and data indicate that the urban population will continue to grow in the coming decades, reaching 85% by 2050. This means that municipal governments must prepare to respond to the … [Read more...] about IDB Mayors Forum: How to finance the sustainable development of cities?
Earth Day 2023: promoting the use of wood as a sustainable construction material in Uruguay
International competition for social interest architecture in wood They purify the air, regulate the climate, control rainfall, protect the soil from erosion and serve as a home for hundreds of animal and plant species. Can anybody doubt of the many benefits that trees offer us? They deserve our care and protection. The controlled felling of trees, although many people … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2023: promoting the use of wood as a sustainable construction material in Uruguay
How can municipal funds contribute to Latin America and the Caribbean’s development?
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has more than 17,500 subnational governments that are responsible for approximately 25% of total public administration spending. Among subnational governments (provinces, municipalities, etc.), cities are closest to the citizens, and therefore, they ar responsible to cover their most basic needs. In addition, cities are called to lead the … [Read more...] about How can municipal funds contribute to Latin America and the Caribbean’s development?
The role of municipal funds for sustainable urban development
Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) play a key role in providing services to their inhabitants. They are the administrative level closest to the needs of citizens, offering crucial services such as electricity, water, transportation, waste management and public infrastructure. In some countries in the region, they also manage education, health and security. In … [Read more...] about The role of municipal funds for sustainable urban development