By: Juan José Miranda* Climate change is one of the most interesting topics as we face an uncertain but certainly warmer future. According to the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the temperature may rise by as much as 4.5 degrees Celsius by 2100, with an expected value between 2.5-3.0 degrees. On this there is consensus, but the consensus on … [Read more...] about Climate change and agriculture, a hot topic
Tourism for poverty alleviation: are we there yet?
By Paul Winters* In preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is investing very heavily in tourism. Much of this investment seeks to expand the benefits of tourism to new regions in the hope that tourism can be a driver of growth, create jobs and generate higher wages in local economies. Brazil is not alone in seeking to use … [Read more...] about Tourism for poverty alleviation: are we there yet?
5 things you need to know about impact investing metrics
By Lina Salazar Ortegón* Right after the IDB joined the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), the Inter-American Development Bank’s Opportunities for the Majority Initiative (OMJ), which focuses on Base of the Pyramid sustainable business models, restructured its impact measurement system across its grant and investment portfolio, putting Impact Reporting & … [Read more...] about 5 things you need to know about impact investing metrics
Sunlight disinfects, but beware of the shade!
By Leopoldo Fergusson* and Juan Fernando Vargas** Having a free and active media is recognized as essential for political accountability. By providing information, mass media can help voters make better decisions and hold politicians accountable. Often, journalists also help uncover corruption scandals and undue influence of special interests groups. A famous example … [Read more...] about Sunlight disinfects, but beware of the shade!
The Costs of Crime and Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean
By: Ana Corbacho and Carlos Scartascini * Crime and violence are major concerns in Latin America and the Caribbean. The region suffers from the highest homicide rate in the world, reaching over 25 deaths per 100,000 people in recent years, tripling the global average. The region is also affected by widespread common crime, which victimizes more than 10 percent of the … [Read more...] about The Costs of Crime and Violence in Latin America and the Caribbean