To learn more about this issue, see chapter 1 of Out Of the Border Labyrinth, a report published by the IDB’s Integration and Trade Sector, and IDB Working Paper series no. IDB-WP-782, Endogenous Border Times. In recent years, various indicators have been developed to measure time at the border. In general, these measures are based on surveys of international freight … [Read more...] about How long does it take to cross borders? From surveys and one-dimensional measures to big data
Argentinian Millennials: Are They Ready for the 4.0 Revolution?
You can download our study, Compás Millennial: La generación Y en la era de la integración 4.0 (only available in Spanish), by using the following link. Googling the word “millennial” mainly brings up photos of young people from wealthy backgrounds smiling and laughing as they take selfies. Is this really how we see millennials? Who are the young people that make up this … [Read more...] about Argentinian Millennials: Are They Ready for the 4.0 Revolution?
Find out why the IDB believes that SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean are run by superheroes
This article isn’t about Superman, Batgirl, the Green Lantern, or Catwoman. It’s not even about contemporary icons like Pokémon, Dexter, Harry Potter, or Moana. No, instead, it’s about real men and women who travel long distances, take risks, and dare to change the rules of the game. It’s about the entrepreneurs behind SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), our heroes … [Read more...] about Find out why the IDB believes that SMEs in Latin America and the Caribbean are run by superheroes
Miles of Red Tape and Piles of Paperwork: How We Can Simplify Labyrinthine Borders and Bring Countries Closer to International Markets?
In April 2010, the Eyjafjallajökull volcano erupted in Iceland, ejecting an ash cloud that shut down European airspace for days. Transatlantic air shipments of key manufacturing inputs were significantly delayed, which caused production to be put on hold in several US automobile factories. Interruptions like these incur major costs that often go far beyond the market value of … [Read more...] about Miles of Red Tape and Piles of Paperwork: How We Can Simplify Labyrinthine Borders and Bring Countries Closer to International Markets?
Connecting the Trade Dots in Latin America and the Caribbean
As trade policymakers gather in Geneva for the Aid for Trade Global Review 2017, it is an opportune moment to consider the inter-related aspects of the Global Review’s theme: “Promoting Trade, Inclusiveness, and Connectivity for Sustainable Development”. Trade can be an engine for economic growth and development as it provides economic actors with improved opportunities to … [Read more...] about Connecting the Trade Dots in Latin America and the Caribbean