Breaking Latin America’s Cycle Of Low Growth And Violence – Analysis
Violent crime and insecurity have a disproportionate impact on Latin America and the Caribbean, with severe consequences for socioeconomic development.
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Author: Ilan Goldfajn
Ilan Goldfajn was elected president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on November 20, 2022, and took office on December 19, 2022. He previously served as director of the Western Hemisphere Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2022, where he supported countries in implementing IMF programs and contributed to climate change policy dialogue. Earlier, he was an economist at the IMF from 1996 to 1999.
Articles by Ilan Goldfajn :
Shifting Global Winds Pose Challenges To Latin America – Analysis
The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean have continued their strong post-pandemic rebound, but the winds are shifting as
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Latin America Faces Unusually High Risks – Analysis
The War in Ukraine, higher inflation, tighter financial conditions, economic decelerations of key trading partners, and social discontent may dim
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How War In Ukraine Is Reverberating Across World’s Regions – Analysis
Beyond the suffering and humanitarian crisis from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the entire global economy will feel the effects of slower
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Latin America’s Strong Recovery Is Losing Momentum, Underscoring Reform Needs – Analysis
Economies in Latin American and the Caribbean are losing steam after making a strong comeback last year. After a dramatic
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