Western Hemisphere
Drivers and Challenges for Climate Compatible Development
This paper from the Climate & Development Knowledge Network considers some of the various drivers behind countries’ climate compatible development strategies and their incentives for engaging on this agenda.
Breaking the Curse of Sisyphus: An Empirical Analysis of Post-Conflict Economic Transitions
Written by Serhan Cevik and Mohammad Rahmati, this report from the IMF critically examines the transition of post-conflict economies.
Dealing With a Violent Past: The Impact of Transitional Justice
This brief from CMI assesses the impact of transitional justice mechanisms on peace and democracy.
Good Governance and Natural Resources Tenure in the Caribbean Subregion
This paper from the FAO discusses land and resource tenure issues in the Caribbean, and strategies to mitigate these pressing problems.
Human Security, Conflict Prevention and Peace in Latin America and the Caribbean
This paper from UNESCO analyzes the trends in the human security discussion using examples from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Did Trade Openness Affect Income Distribution in Latin America?: Evidence for the years 1980–2010
This working paper from UNU-WIDER analyzes the role of trade openness in affecting income inequality in Latin America.
Governance in State-Owned Enterprises Revisited: The Cases of Water and Electricity in Latin America and the Caribbean
This World Bank working paper takes a renewed look at governance issues in state owned enterprises in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing useful recommendations for improvement in the electricity and water sectors.
Latin America and the Caribbean: Humanitarian Assistance in Review, Fiscal Year (FY) 2000 – FY 2009
This document offers a brief overview of humanitarian assistance provided by USAID to Latin America and the Caribbean between 2000 and 2009.
Natural Disasters and Remittances Exploring the Linkages between Poverty, Gender, and Disaster Vulnerability in Caribbean SIDS
This UNU-WIDER report examines the value of remittances and their effects in natural disaster stricken Caribbean countries.
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