The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have an incredible opportunity within their reach. By leveraging blockchain technology, they could increase trade within the region and with the rest of the world and help shore up the economic recovery. To help more countries and users understand blockchain better, the IDB’s Integration and Trade Sector and its … [Read more...] about Blockchain technology: a new opportunity for international trade
Pablo M. Garcia
Pablo M. Garcia is a long-experienced development economist. He is currently Head of the Integration Unit at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Previously, he was Director of the Institute for the Integration of Latin American and the Caribbean (INTAL) at the IDB, president of BICE (Argentinean Development Bank) and president of the Latin American Association of Development Financing Institutions (ALIDE). Previously, Pablo was Lead Economist at the IDB specializing in Foreign Trade and Investments. He oversaw the IDB's regional hub on foreign trade and investment issues for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. While at the hub, he led the design and execution of several projects related to export promotion, investment attraction, and trade in services. He has authored studies on international economy, trade in services, and export and investment promotion. Pablo holds a MA in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University, a MS in Economics from Di Tella University and a BA in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires.
Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the new global outlook
Attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) for nearshoring will play a key role in Latin America and the Caribbean’s economic recovery and sustainable growth after the COVID-19 crisis. However, countries in the region need to design targeted investment attraction strategies if they are to attract production activities currently based in other areas … [Read more...] about Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the new global outlook
The Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, a milestone in trade negotiations
The future of international trade negotiations is already here. It’s called the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement and was recently signed by three countries, including Chile. This landmark agreement seeks to establish global standards for the digital economy. It couldn’t have come at a better time, given how important digitization and Industry 4.0 will be in recovering from … [Read more...] about The Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, a milestone in trade negotiations
Deeper integration of Latin America, essential against COVID-19
Just as the COVID-19 pandemic has no borders, neither must the solutions to address its health and economic consequences. Deepening regional integration in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is an essential part of creating collective policies to respond to the direct and indirect impacts of the emergency. Regional integration is not an end but rather a strategic … [Read more...] about Deeper integration of Latin America, essential against COVID-19
Born global companies take center stage
When Esteban Torres and Enrique Santacruz started Fiweex in Asunción, Paraguay, in 2015, they knew that at some point they would have to offer their services in other countries if they wanted the company to grow and be profitable. That’s exactly what happened. The startup, which enables consumers to connect to WiFi in shops, hotels, and restaurants without the need of a … [Read more...] about Born global companies take center stage