International Community, Haitians Must Work Together
The worldwide outpouring of support for Haitians from governments and ordinary citizens has been extraordinary. But this heroic phase of the emergency response is drawing to a close.
Analysis
Education: an Urgent Challenge
Education is one of the key factors for economic growth and human development. The benefits of education go beyond the academic and contribute to economic goals such as growth and productivity, as well as social fundamentals such as improving health, social cohesion and strengthening democracy. In a globalized and highly…
La reforma educacional chilena desde la perspectiva de cinco Ministros de Educación
En un informe elaborado recientemente por el BID, se entrevistó a cinco Ministros de Educación de Chile del periodo 1979-1996. Atendiendo a las lecciones de interés que puede ofrecer el caso chileno en la modernización de la educación, se exponen a continuación sus experiencias y visiones. Descargue el documento completo abajo
El Salvador
A compilation of the Dialogue’s reports, articles and presentations on the most important issues shaping El Salvador’s development.
What Will COP20 Achieve?
What are the opportunities for progress and regional cooperation on climate change in the Americas?
Elections in the Dominican Republic: Where is the Country Headed?
Dominican politics are vibrant yet patrimonial.
Teacher Salary Incentives
In light of the wide range of experience, teachers care about salary. Their diversity reflects the number of situations that aim to be promoted and acknowledged. Not without reason: both conceptually and tactically, salary scales do not distinguish the good from the bad professionals. When this happens, the attraction and…
Nueva organización de PREAL
Mas detalles en el afinamiento administrativo y la re-organización de PREAL. Descargue el documento completo abajo.
Shifter: “Washington entiende que hay que acompañar a Colombia en el proceso que queda por delante.”
Michael Shifter comenta desde Cartagena sus impresiones sobre este proceso y lo que está por venir.
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Congressional Testimony: Terrorist Groups in Latin America
Latin America has undergone a dramatic transformation. Most changes have been positive; however, criminality has spread in many countries.
Does Sunday’s Close Election Mean Trouble for El Salvador?
What will the close election mean for El Salvador’s next president and his ability to govern?
Constitutional Reform in Latin America: What is the Record?
The strength of Latin American democracies is eroding. Does meddling with a country’s constitution further erode democracy? Or does this erosion precede reform? If so, should the changes be considered a reason for hope?
What are the Best Options for Modernizing NAFTA?
How significant of a priority should strengthening NAFTA be as compared to other trade agreements?
The Future of Inter-American Relations
In the 1990s, following the end of the Cold War, there emerged for a time what appeared to be a relatively wide agreement in the United States and much of Latin America regarding the direction hemispheric relations should take. The convergence focused on renewed efforts to achieve inter- American cooperation…
New Faces, New Policies in Region
Politics is swirling everywhere. Such are the ways of democracies, especially when oppositions come alive and defeat or threaten incumbents.