IDB and OECD agree to collaborate more closely in order to generate and disseminate good practices and public policy

Memorandum of Understanding signed during the International Economic Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin American economic leaders discuss recovery in 2010 at Paris forum

Latin American and Caribbean countries have not escaped the global financial crisis, but have weathered the storm more successfully than in past downturns, due to better macroeconomic management, more efficient structural policies, and a vigorous business sector.

BID y OCDE colaborarán más estrechamente en generación y difusión de buenas prácticas y políticas públicas

Memorando de Entendimiento firmado durante el segundo Foro Económico Internacional América Latina y el Caribe que se realiza en París

DEV Working Paper No. 285: The emerging middle class in developing countries

The shift in global goods production towards Asia is well documented. But global consumer demand has so far been concentrated in the rich economies of the OECD. Will that also shift towards Asia as these countries get richer?

DEV Working paper 286: Does trade stimulate innovation? Evidence from firm-product data

This paper investigates whether increased import competition leads firms to engage in incremental innovation reflected in product quality upgrading. The econometric analysis relies on a rich dataset of Chilean manufacturing firms and their products.

Earthquake in Haiti

The catastrophic earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010 has levelled Port-au-Prince, inflicting enormous pain in the poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean.

OECD Development Centre Newsletter, January 2010

Ministers and CEOs discuss Latin America’s challenges in Paris International Forum

AFD DevCom Accountability Seminar - Conclusions and prospects