In recent years, a boom in e-commerce has swept the world, transforming how businesses operate and people shop. The Southern Cone countries—Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay—are no strangers to this digital revolution. E-commerce is becoming increasingly important in these economies, creating new opportunities for businesses to reach customers worldwide, … [Read more...] about E-commerce in the Southern Cone
The Potential of Intraregional Trade for Improving Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean
The annual meeting of the IDB’s Board of Governors is the ideal time to reflect on the strategic challenges facing Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and the agenda for addressing them. President Ilan Goldfajn opened this year’s meeting by highlighting that LAC may be at a turning point: “There is a great opportunity for the region to become part of the solution to shared … [Read more...] about The Potential of Intraregional Trade for Improving Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean
Trade to feed the world: A strategic agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has a unique opportunity to meet the expected growth in global demand for agrifood products. The region accounts for 14% of global food production and 45% of net international trade in agrifood products.[1] The importance of these products to LAC’s economies is undeniable: agrifood systems account for between 9% and 35% of the region’s GDP … [Read more...] about Trade to feed the world: A strategic agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean
A resilient private sector puts forward an ambitious plan for sustainable and inclusive growth in the Americas
The Americas were still recovering from the multiple economic and social challenges triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic when war broke out in Ukraine, increasing global tensions. These two vastly distinct types of disasters underline how important human resilience is. Resilience was on our minds when we began examining the private sector's role during this disruptive and … [Read more...] about A resilient private sector puts forward an ambitious plan for sustainable and inclusive growth in the Americas
El Hub, a new podcast for exporting SMEs
Lizeth Correa and her husband Jaime Ríos began exporting bananas and lemons from Colombia 14 years ago. Today, they sell over 150 products from at least six countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, including apples, onions, blackberries, and avocados. We are featuring their story in El Hub, the new podcast by ConnectAmericas for exporting small and medium-sized enterprises … [Read more...] about El Hub, a new podcast for exporting SMEs