The era of planning is here. As part of the economic growth of countries, infrastructure is one of the most important ways to meet the goals and commitments that each nation has set for itself. Infrastructure is the central driver of each country’s vision for the future; however, for it to be sustainable and resilient, different national and international agreements and plans … [Read more...] about Three Good Practices of Peru’s National Infrastructure Plan for Sustainable Economic Growth
Cristina Calderón
Cristina Calderón se incorporó al BID en enero de 2016 para apoyar a los equipos de comunicaciones y eventos de la División de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano. Previamente, trabajó en Open Government Partnership en Washington, D.C., donde contribuyó dando asistencia técnica para estudios sustantivos en elecciones y cambios de gobierno en los países OGP y asistió en la logística de la Cumbre Global de OGP en la Ciudad de México. Además trabajó en la Misión Permanente de Colombia ante la OEA con el equipo encargado de asuntos políticos y jurídicos. Cristina tiene experiencia en diseño e implementación de estrategias digitales para el sector público y privado, manejo de crisis a través de comunicaciones digitales y desarrollo internacional. Tiene una Licenciatura en Literatura de la Universidad de los Andes en Bogotá, Colombia, y una Maestría en Asuntos Internacionales de The George Washington University en Washington, D.C. Síguela en Twitter @CCalderonRA
Latin America and the Caribbean Represented in COP24
Every year the world comes to a standstill to attend COP meetings and share knowledge and experiences in climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. But what is COP and why is it so important? COP is the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This year marks the COP 24 in Katowice, Poland from December 3rd to 14th. … [Read more...] about Latin America and the Caribbean Represented in COP24
Mangroves could save the world
Did you know that mangroves are among the most threatened ecosystems on the planet? Today we celebrate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, but not all is celebration, current estimates show that 67% of mangroves have been lost, and nearly all will be lost over the next 100 years if we don’t take drastic measures now. Mangroves are essential … [Read more...] about Mangroves could save the world