Listar 06. Documentos de trabajo por fecha de publicación
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Latin America in the new geometry of global supply chains
(CAF; Caracas, 2024-06-20)This paper assesses Latin America and the Caribbean’s (LAC) preparedness to take advantage of potential shifts in the structure of global value chains (GVC). We start by unpacking and examining the main drivers of change ... -
Hacia el cierre de la brecha digital
(CAF; Caracas, 2024-06-19)Este documento realiza una identificación y análisis de los diferentes modelos de financiamiento para el cierre de la brecha digital en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC), con el objetivo de brindar herramientas para la ... -
The Economic Effects of an Accelerated Electrification and Decarbonization Process in Latin America
(CAF; Caracas, 2024-05-23)This research analyzes the potential economic effects of accelerated electrification and decarbonization in selected Latin American countries. Using an economic equilibrium model, four scenarios were evaluated: 1) a ... -
Value Chains for the Energy Transition Opportunities for Latin America in a Changing Landscape
(2024-04-24)This paper proposes a comprehensive framework for identifying and analyzing opportunities for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to integrate into global clean value chains (CVCs). The analysis finds that opportunities ... -
LAC Participation in the Digitally Enabled Business Process–Related Services Ecosystem
(2024-04-24)This report defines and describes the global digital business process– related services ecosystem, presents Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) countries’ participation, and provides considerations for increasing ... -
Regional Integration and the Opportunities Offered by Global Value Chains: the Case of the Pacific Alliance
(2024-04-24)Disruptions in the global value chains (GVCs) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other events that had impacted geopolitical dynamics since 2018 fueled expectations worldwide to reorganize the GVCs. Historically, Latin ... -
Reorganization of Global Value Chains: Are There Opportunities for Brazil?
(Distrito Capital, 2024-04-22)Recent political, health, environmental, and economic disruptions are expected to lead to significant changes in current global value chain (GVC) trade arrangements. In this paper, we focus on Brazil as a potential new ... -
Untapped Opportunities in Global Value Chains: the Case of ADD Countries
(2024-04-22)This paper offers a comprehensive framework for identifying and prioritizing opportunities for export diversification and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) attraction in the Alliance for Democratic Development (ADD) countries. ... -
Nearshoring: Possible Scenarios of its Size and Impact on Mexico´s Economy
(2024-04-22)We present an analytical framework and evidence that characterize the historical patterns of Mexico’s manufacturing exports and its participation in Global Value Chains (GVCs). We use this framework to guide an empirical ... -
Revisión del Gobierno Digital en América Latina y el Caribe. Construyendo servicios públicos inclusivos y responsivos
(París, 2024-03-07)La acelerada transformación digital de las sociedades y las economías pone a prueba la capacidad de los gobiernos para diseñar y prestar servicios oportunos y de calidad que se adapten a las expectativas y necesidades ... -
Invertir para la seguridad alimentaria y nutricional en América Latina y el Caribe
(CAF - banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe -; Caracas, 2024-03)En respuesta a los desafíos crecientes de inseguridad alimentaria y malnutrición en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC), CAF —banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe— delineó una estrategia integral. Esta ... -
Mi Colombia digital. Herramienta de transformación digital del Estado colombiano desde las regiones
(CAF- banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe, 2024-01-26)La transformación digital del gobierno de un país busca mejorar la calidad de vida de sus habitantes mediante el uso y aprovechamiento de la tecnología, así como su competitividad en el contexto social, económico y cultural ... -
The Effects of Renewable Energy Projects on Employment: Evidence from Brazil
(2024-01-12)This paper studies the employment impacts of renewable energy projects in Brazil. Between 2006 and 2017, Brazil’s solar capacity increased from 0.001 GW to 1.01 GW, and wind capacity increased from 0.233 GW to 12.4 GW. ... -
Agenda económica de las mujeres rurales en Panamá
(CAF- banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe; Distrito Capital, 2024-01-09)Este documento tiene como objetivo compartir el análisis de las brechas de género, los desafíos y propuestas que consolidan un instrumento de política pública para la gestión de planes, programas y proyectos en favor de ... -
Electricity Pricing and the Energy Transition for Residential and Non-Residential Consumers
(CAF; Caracas, 2024-01-05)High electricity prices hinder efforts to decarbonize through electrification. In this paper, we demonstrate the inefficiencies of the retail electricity tariffs for both residential and non residential consumers in Colombia. ... -
Desafíos regulatorios en la incorporación de energías renovables
(CAF; Caracas, 2023-12-29)La transición hacia una matriz energética libre de emisiones de gases invernadero presenta múltiples desafíos desde el punto regulatorio. Primero, será necesario proveer los incentivos para que haya capacidad de generación ... -
Acceso y consumo de energía residencial en América Latina y el Caribe
(CAF; Caracas, 2023-12-29)Este trabajo estima el acceso de los hogares latinoamericanos a distintas fuentes de energía (modernas y no modernas), así también como el gasto asociado a su consumo. En particular, se estudia cómo difiere el acceso a lo ... -
Preventing underage alcohol use through changes in norms and risk perception: A randomized evaluation of two school-based prevention programs in Colombia
(Distrito Capital, 2023-12-28)This study evaluates the short-term impact of two school-based inter ventions designed to prevent alcohol use among children in high-risk schools in Bogotá, Colombia. The programs aimed at increasing the perception of risk ... -
Difference-in-Differences in Equilibrium: Evidence from Placed-Based Policies
(CAF- banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe; Distrito Capital, 2023-12-26)Violations of the stable unit treatment value assumption (SUTVA) are a common threat to identification of the effects of policies causing the resorting of agents between treated and untreated groups. We show that in such ... -
Latin America's Climate Mitigation Challenges: Sources of Emission, Regional Goals and Policy Priorities
(CAF- banco de desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe; Distrito Capital, 2023-12-26)We analyze data on greenhouse gas emissions to describe where Latin America stands with respect to the world in terms of the level and composition of those emissions. We then explore several issues related to mitigation ...