The Research Department of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is seeking motivated, organized, and experienced research assistants to help produce data analysis of local economies in Latin America and the Caribbean. Research assistants participate in groundbreaking research in areas ranging from education and the environment to banking, finance, and political economy. … [Read more...] about A Unique Opportunity at the IDB for Talented Research Assistants
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Digital Finance and Pandemic Remittances
Remittances, or the money sent by migrants to their home countries, have always played a crucial role in the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean. That became particularly clear during the COVID-19 pandemic, with much of the region’s economies on life support in mid- to late 2020. Against this backdrop, remittances acted as an automatic stabilizer, supporting local … [Read more...] about Digital Finance and Pandemic Remittances
Persistent Fiscal Deficits May Lead to Disaster for Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean faces a punishing economic landscape. Fiscal deficits and debt levels have risen as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and with monetary policy tightening in the United States and Europe, the era of cheap and easy financing is over. In this ever more thorny environment, the region needs to urgently … [Read more...] about Persistent Fiscal Deficits May Lead to Disaster for Latin America and the Caribbean
Blueberries and the Promise of Agricultural Innovation in Latin America
Fifteen years ago, few people would have bet on blueberries as a profitable crop for Peru's northern coast. The region, consisting largely of desert lacked the necessary cold temperatures and a tradition of producing the fruit. But between 2010, when the country exported almost no blueberries to 2020, Peru became a powerhouse in blueberry production and the world's largest … [Read more...] about Blueberries and the Promise of Agricultural Innovation in Latin America
IDB Offers Opportunity for Talented and Ambitious Research Assistants
If you are passionate about improving lives, gifted in creative analysis, and eager to collaborate on research that furthers equitable and sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean, a new opportunity beckons. The Research Department of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) invites talented young professionals and recent graduates to apply to its 18-month … [Read more...] about IDB Offers Opportunity for Talented and Ambitious Research Assistants