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

25-Jan-2010

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Inter- American Development Bank (IDB) agreed to collaborate more closely in generating and disseminating good practices and public policy that will favor economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.

La BID et l’OCDE collaboreront plus étroitement à la conception et à la diffusion de bonnes pratiques et de bonnes politiques publiques

25-Jan-2010

L’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques (OCDE) et la Banque interaméricaine de développement (BID) sont convenues ce jour de collaborer plus étroitement à la conception et à la diffusion de bonnes pratiques et de bonnes politiques publiques qui favoriseront le développement économique et social de l’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes.

Latin American economic leaders discuss recovery in 2010 at Paris forum

25-Jan-2010

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. However, important challenges lie ahead for the region. These are some of the conclusions reached by the 500 policy makers, business leaders and economists participating at the II International Economic Forum – Latin America and the Caribbean 2010, held today in Paris.

Les dirigeants économiques latino-américains s'entretiennent de la reprise en 2010

25-Jan-2010

Les pays d'Amérique latine et Caraïbes n'ont pas échappé à la crise financière globale, mais ils y ont fait face avec plus de succès que lors de crises précédentes grâce à une meilleure direction macroéconomique, des politiques commerciales et industrielles plus efficaces, et un secteur des affaires vigoureux. Cependant, des défis importants demeurent. Voici certaines des conclusions tirées par 500 décideurs politiques, les dirigeants du secteur des affaires et les économistes experts participant au IIème Forum Economique International sur l’Amérique latine et Caraïbes 2010.

Earthquake in Haiti

20-Jan-2010

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.  It is a terrible blow to the cause of development in the region, in a country that has inspired unusual collective action among its Latin American neighbours. This collective action must be mobilised to aid Haiti in its rebuilding, recovery and future development.

Lutte contre la corruption en Amérique Latine: le rôle des organismes de contrôle

09-Dec-2009

Le Bureau des Amériques organise, lundi 14 Décembre à Paris, un séminaire sur la lutte contre la corruption en Amérique Latine et présente le rapport de Carlos Santiso "L’économie politique de l’audit des finances publiques : La gouvernance financière et d’état de droit en Amérique latine et au-delà".

The Dominican Republic joins the OECD Development Centre

07-Dec-2009

The OECD Development Centre welcomed on Wednesday 3 November the Dominican Republic as its 39th member country. Speaking at OECD headquarters on this occasion, President Leonel Fernández said “Joining the Development Centre is going to be of crucial help in defining the policies for our national development.” The first Caribbean member of the Centre, the Dominican Republic is already playing an active role in our work. In particular, it is helping us set up a policy network that brings together OECD and Latin American experts.

Workshop on Migration in Central America in Costa Rica

18-Jun-2009

In preparation of the next Latin American Economic Outlook 2010, the OECD Development Centre Poverty Reduction and Social Development Unit is co-organising with FLACSO a regional workshop on migration in Central America, taking place next 25 June in San José de Costa Rica.

Democracy and fiscal legitimacy in Latin America

09-Jun-2009

Latinobarometro and the OECD Development Centre organised a joint seminar on democracy and fiscal legitimacy in Latin America on 29 May at the Maison de l'Amérique latine, in Paris. Renowed experts discussed public attitudes towards democratic institutions in the region and the impact of fiscal policy on democratic legitimacy.

Latin America and the Global Economic Crisis: What are the Prospects?

20-May-2009

The IDB and the OECD Development Centre co-organised a seminar entitled "Latin America and the Global Economic Crisis: What are the Prospects?" on 20 May at the Maison de l’Amérique latine in Paris. The discussion focused on the challenges that the current economic crisis poses to the region, and provided some general policy principles for governments and international institutions. 


Events

OECD Development Centre at the G-20 Workshop on Fiscal Space

from 19-Jun-2008 to 20-Jun-2008

Javier Santiso, Director of the OECD Development Centre, was invited to participate in the G20 roundtable on Fiscal Space for Stability, Growth and Social Inclusion taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 19 and 20 June 2008.  Mr Santiso presented  the findings of the Latin American Economic Outlook report.

China and India in Iberoamerica: Economic Complementarity?

on 17-Jun-2008

OECD Development Centre Director Javier Santiso will present the Centre's research on China's and India's economic impact in Latin America at this seminar organised by Casa America and Casa Asia in Madrid.



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