Americas

Magazine articles on politics, society, and news relevant to the North and South America region.

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IDB America February 2004 Peter Bate	A bigger development bang How a small training and technical assistance fund helps poor communities in Central America to multiply the impact of IDB projects
IDB America February 2004 Peter Bate	The case for capacity building Why it pays to ensure that local communities have the skills to play an active role in development projects
IDB America February 2004	IDB supports coastal management in Ecuador The IDB in February approved a $12.4 million loan to Ecuador to improve and expand the management of coastal resources, enhancing conservation and environmental protection.
IDB America February 2004 Roger Hamilton	No more business as usual Why enforcement of environmental laws is starting to replace Latin America's longtime culture of noncompliance
IDB America January 2004	IDB finances road improvements in Nicaragua The IDB has approved a $40 million soft loan to support a roads project in northwestern Nicaragua that includes key corridors for Plan Puebla-Panama.
BusinessWeek January 26, 2004 Geri Smith	The Latin Chill May Get Even Frostier More than two years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, diverted its foreign-policy attention from Latin America, the Bush Administration is witnessing the consequences of its neglect.
IDB America December 2003 Peter Bate	Social justice starts with taxes Central America's tax systems are being overhauled in order to boost spending on social services.
BusinessWeek December 22, 2003	At 10, NAFTA Is Ready For An Overhaul A broader pact could address new issues of security and migration.
IDB America November 2003 Roger Hamilton	Nature cross-examined Lawyers are becoming increasingly important players in battles to protect Latin America's environment.
IDB America November 2003 Alexandra Russell-Bitting	Rx for democracy A new study examines the health of Latin America's democracies, and prescribes a strong dose of political reform.
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