The chronic gap in infrastructure quality and quantity of the Latin American region requires a regime shift that sees the mobilization of private investors as an essential step. While data shows that the private sector has largely been more active in Latin America than in other developing-nation regions over the last decade, particularly in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Peru; … [Read more...] about Infrastructure Bankability: Renewed interest from investors in Latin America?
What can we do with 43 billion dollars to face the climate crisis?
The Paris Agreement requires concrete action that is increasingly urgent and far-reaching, and this transformation requires significant financial investments by governments, businesses, and civil society. A group of multilateral development banks (MDBs) has just published its annual report on climate finance which provides details on US$43 billion of approvals in for developing … [Read more...] about What can we do with 43 billion dollars to face the climate crisis?
If zero risk does not exist, how to select safe lands?
Finding suitable land to build social infrastructure is a great challenge. Budgets are usually very limited; there are few available lands and often they have legal problems or debts, lack of public services or require additional work besides those of the project itself. In many countries, through intergovernmental agreements, donated land is accepted, which seems to be the … [Read more...] about If zero risk does not exist, how to select safe lands?
Four ways that climate action is going mainstream across Latin America and the Caribbean
Across Latin America and the Caribbean, there are exciting signs that climate change action is going mainstream. From the issuance of the first sovereign green bond in the Americas in Chile to various cities across the region acquiring electric buses, Latin America and the Caribbean is embracing an ambitious agenda to help transition to low-emission and climate-resilient … [Read more...] about Four ways that climate action is going mainstream across Latin America and the Caribbean
An innovative approach to support fishers’ associations in Haiti: moving from grants to co-financing!
The 65 000 fishermen that share the 1 770km of the Haitian coastline rely on rudimentary equipment and fishing vessels such as canoes and wooden boats (representing 51% and 37% respectively of the country’s estimated 28,000 active fishing boats). However, even with basic equipment, the techniques used have negative impacts on the marine resources and ecosystems. Indeed, … [Read more...] about An innovative approach to support fishers’ associations in Haiti: moving from grants to co-financing!