Critical Regulatory Frameworks for Business in Latin America
Policy and regulatory frameworks are crucial to shaping private decisions. This study examines how labor market regulations, social protection systems, and tax systems are shaped in eleven Latin American countries. It finds substantial heterogeneity in regulatory environments, giving rise to highly uneven playing fields for businesses.
Objectives, Behavioral Responses, and Technological Advances
This report re-evaluates taxation in Latin America and the Caribbean, expanding the focus from collection efficiency and equity to include economic growth as a key objective. It examines how taxpayer behavior and technological advancements affect the effectiveness and trade-offs of core taxes, and calls for a nuanced, context-specific approach.
The Impact of Heat on Health and the Economy of Bangladesh
A manifestation of climate change, temperatures in Bangladesh are increasing at an alarming rate, with frequent bouts of extreme heat events. In 43 years, between 1980 and 2023, maximum temperature in the country increased by 1.1 degreesC, while the "feels like" temperature rose by 4.5 degreesC over the same duration. How does increasing exposure ......
The fifth edition of the Global Findex Database introduces new data on financial health, including resilience to climate risks and use of fintech. It also incorporates the Connectivity and Digital Transformation survey, a new data source on digital connectivity that explores access and use of mobile phones, the internet, and digital IDs.
Wealth-Sharing Mechanisms for Peace and Equitable Growth in the Middle East and North Africa
Discover how the Middle East and North Africa region can transform its vast oil and gas wealth into sustainable, inclusive prosperity. This book explores strategies for equitable resource distribution, transparent governance, and strong economic policies and institutions to foster peace and growth in the region.
Food insecurity is proving to be an intransigent problem. This book examines how transport and logistics impact food security in Africa. Using a modeling approach, the report identifies weaknesses and opportunities for improvement along the entire food supply chain.
Hacia Economias De Aprendizaje En America Latina Y El Caribe
Latin America has lost a century of growth due to its inability to learn: to identify, adapt, and implement new technologies emerging from the Second Industrial Revolution. Building learning economies will require increasing the demand for knowledge, facilitating new ideas, and supporting the ongoing process of experimentation.
The Digital Progress and Trends Report presents latest progress on digitalization from both the supply and demand sides, with a focus on developing countries. It also highlights the emergence of digital public infrastructure, benefits and risks brought by artificial intelligence, and regulatory trends and implications for developing countries.
Oportunidades Para America Latina Y El Caribe En La Transicion Energetica
The global transition to a net-zero economy represents a significant opportunity. This World Bank report identifies how Latin America's ample forests, freshwater resources, fertile land, and mineral deposits position the region well to seize this opportunity, and offers concrete recommendations for the path forward.
