The Andean region is at a turning point, trying to get back on the path to sustainable growth after the economic slowdown that began in 2014 and the recent crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to these challenges, the region must adapt to the digital transformation, global geopolitical tensions, and climate change. These circumstances underscore the importance … [Read more...] about Sustainable Supply Chains in the Andean Region: Opportunities and Challenges
Caribbean innovation shines through as knowledge-based services expand
Looking back at 2023, a year in which trade in goods faced considerable headwinds in Latin America and the Caribbean, knowledge-based services stood out for their sustained growth. The high quality of this surge is borne out by practices that promote efficiency, sustainability, optimization, and productivity, all of which significantly help bolster people’s quality of … [Read more...] about Caribbean innovation shines through as knowledge-based services expand
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
How to Support Productive Internationalization in Latin America?
Latin American countries are known to experience difficulties in integrating into the international economy. Numerous studies bear witness to this while recommending various policies to promote the advancement of productive internationalization in the region. Despite their potential benefits, the recommended policies can only be implemented in the presence of certain state … [Read more...] about How to Support Productive Internationalization in Latin America?
The Integration of the Amazon Region: 14,000 km of Opportunities
The Amazon Summit (August 8 and 9) represents a remarkable historical moment by bringing together dignitaries from Amazonian countries, local communities and key stakeholders in the search for solutions to the multidimensional challenges of this vital region renowned for its biodiversity and critical role in global climate regulation. This meeting eloquently highlights the … [Read more...] about The Integration of the Amazon Region: 14,000 km of Opportunities