International trade is of critical importance for economic and social development worldwide. A major cost of global trade is the regulatory requirement of submitting large volumes of information to governmental authorities to comply with import, export, and transit-related documents and certificates. Trade Single Windows are flagship initiatives that reduce these … [Read more...] about Making trade more efficient with blockchain
Alejandra Radl
Especialista en Integración y Comercio del Instituto para la Integración de América Latina y el Caribe (INTAL) del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID). Licenciada en Relaciones Internacionales de la Universidad del Salvador, Argentina. Experta en procesos de planificación territorial de infraestructura regional. Trabaja en el INTAL desde 1998 y hace 15 años que brinda apoyo técnico y operativo a COSIPLAN-IIRSA. Se desempeñó como consultora para organismos internacionales como BID y CAF y es autora de trabajos y artículos sobre integración física en América del Sur.
Could connectivity become an engine of development in South America?
We are now more connected than ever. Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and other apps are part of our daily lives. They allow us to share experiences, move closer to each other, and keep us informed. Nonetheless, there is also a connection that is not from a virtual world but it is instead from a physical reality. This is the connectivity that brings countries together through … [Read more...] about Could connectivity become an engine of development in South America?