Americas

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IDB America November 2007 Paul Constance	Quenching a Thirst for Electricity How two of the IDB's priority initiatives joined forces to tackle an energy crisis faced by Nicaragua's water and sanitation provider.
IDB America November 2007 Daniel Drosdoff	Virtuous Lobbyists In Guatemala, local "facilitator groups" remove obstacles blocking business development and infrastructure projects.
IDB America November 2007 Alexandra Russell-Bitting	An Alternative to Life Behind Bars One of the few options available to young offenders in El Salvador is a technical training program at an industrial and educational complex on the outskirts of the capital called Poligono Industrial Don Bosco.
The Motley Fool December 5, 2007 David Lee Smith	Chavez: Down, but Not Out Despite losing an election, Chavez is still a destructive force; U.S. oil imports could still be at risk.
Finance & Development December 1, 2007 Luis A.V. Catao	Backcasting Latin America Looking back at the business cycle in one of the most volatile regions -- Latin America -- requires reconstructing GDP data.
IDB America September 2007 Daniel Drosdoff	Justice Centers Meet Rural Needs A new approach emphasizes dispute resolution in Guatemala. The government has assigned priority to providing legal services to the poor, with special assistance for different ethnic and cultural communities in rural areas.
IDB America September 2007	IDB Supports Program to Improve Customs Operations in Uruguay The Inter-American Development Bank approved a $11.6 million loan to Uruguay for a program that will modernize the country's customs bureau to enhance its efficiency and quality as a compliance agency and facilitator of international trade.
IDB America September 2007 Moreno & Lomborg	Latin America's Unexamined Priorities Before spending limited resources, Latin American governments should take a hard look at the real costs and benefits of public programs.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2007 David Lee Smith	ExxonMobil Swings Back Rather than knuckle under to Hugo Chavez, Exxon is launching an arbitration process. The company, along with ConocoPhillips, is refusing to roll over and accept Venezuela's settlement terms.
IDB America August 2007 Daniel Drosdoff	Reaching the Neediest with Health Care In Guatemala, an innovative plan serves patients in rural areas.
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