The Oxford Handbook of Latin American Economics

The Oxford Handbook of Latin American Economics
Author: José Antonio Ocampo
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 959
Release: 2011-07-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 019957104X

A comprehensive overview of the key factors affecting the development of Latin American economies that examines long-term growth performance, macroeconomic issues, Latin American economies in the global context, technological and agricultural policies, and the evolution of labour markets, the education sector, and social security programmes.

The Sustainability of Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Sustainability of Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: United Nations. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher: United Nations Publications
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

This document is adopted from The Latin America and Caribbean Regional Preparatory Conference for the Wordl Summit on Sustainable Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in October 2001. It seeks to present an overview of the progress made towards sustainable development since the Earth summit and an assessment of the challenges and opportunities that should be taken into account with a view to the adoption of future measures.

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Publisher: International Potato Center
Total Pages: 250
Release:
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Urban Consensus

Urban Consensus
Author: Joan Mac Donald
Publisher: UN
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The Latin American and Caribbean Regional Plan of Action on Human Settlements was agreed at the Latin American and Caribbean Regional Preparatory Meeting to the United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) in 1995. It was considered that the Plan seems to remain fully valid in its aim of achieving sustainable progress in human settlements by integrating a variety of development dimensions. It was, though, felt that the plans effectiveness was limited due to inherent vagueness. The current text elaborates and attempts to clarify the 5 main thematic areas that the Regional Plan of Action identified. Those 5 areas can be summarised as follows: obstacles posed by poverty; the necessity for human settlements to become more productive; concern for the urban environment and vulnerability; the need to consolidate governance; and the need to enhance the efficiency of housing sector policies

The Routledge Handbook of Latin American Development

The Routledge Handbook of Latin American Development
Author: Julie Cupples
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 731
Release: 2018-12-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1351669680

The Routledge Handbook of Latin American Development seeks to engage with comprehensive, contemporary, and critical theoretical debates on Latin American development. The volume draws on contributions from across the humanities and social sciences and, unlike earlier volumes of this kind, explicitly highlights the disruptions to the field being brought by a range of anti-capitalist, decolonial, feminist, and ontological intellectual contributions. The chapters consider in depth the harms and suffering caused by various oppressive forces, as well as the creative and often revolutionary ways in which ordinary Latin Americans resist, fight back, and work to construct development defined broadly as the struggle for a better and more dignified life. The book covers many key themes including development policy and practice; neoliberalism and its aftermath; the role played by social movements in cities and rural areas; the politics of water, oil, and other environmental resources; indigenous and Afro-descendant rights; and the struggles for gender equality. With contributions from authors working in Latin America, the US and Canada, Europe, and New Zealand at a range of universities and other organizations, the handbook is an invaluable resource for students and teachers in development studies, Latin American studies, cultural studies, human geography, anthropology, sociology, political science, and economics, as well as for activists and development practitioners.

Latin American Economic Outlook 2023 Investing in Sustainable Development

Latin American Economic Outlook 2023 Investing in Sustainable Development
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2023-12-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9264546936

Latin America and the Caribbean needs an ambitious and comprehensive investment agenda to embark on a stronger and more sustainable development trajectory. The 16th edition of the Latin American Economic Outlook proposes ways to make this possible through co-ordinated actions by policy makers, the private sector and international partners.

The Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas: A perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean

The Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas: A perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean
Author:
Publisher: IICA
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2009
Genre:
ISBN: 9292481061

Provides an analysis of the evolution and trends of the agricultural sector and its four main subsectors: agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing and aquaculture. Addresses rural well-being and agricultural and rural institutions. Highlights the price volatility and its causes and future uncertainties as a relevant factor to be considered by decision-makers in the sector.