Becoming a good cook is not easy. It takes burning more than one pan and, hopefully, learning from mistakes. As the needs and preferences of the diners evolve, the same old recipe may no longer work and the cookbook may have to be adapted. The availability of new ingredients, cooking techniques, and kitchen gadgets may also call for innovation in the kitchen, leading to the … [Read more...] about Structural Reforms: New Recipes for Evolving Needs
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Where Are the Opportunities for Chile to Resume a Growth Path?
Over the last three decades, Chile has stood out by achieving the highest income per capita in Latin America and the Caribbean, in addition to the highest ranking on the Human Development Index in line with average levels of OECD member countries. Chile has also led progress related to the Sustainable Development Goals, ranking 30th worldwide. Despite these advances, Chile … [Read more...] about Where Are the Opportunities for Chile to Resume a Growth Path?
When Cholera Strikes: A Coordinated Emergency and Longer-Term Response
by Meri Helleranta A rapid response and partnerships between the Haitian Government and key institutions, including the IDB, helped to curb the cholera epidemic, decreasing the number of new cases per week from 14,000 in January 2011 to fewer than 1,000 a year later. Five years ago, in October 2010, Haiti was hit by a serious cholera epidemic. Coming only nine months … [Read more...] about When Cholera Strikes: A Coordinated Emergency and Longer-Term Response