Growing Latin American Research in China
Three edited volumes illustrate the growing Chinese academic interest in Latin America.
Benjamin Creutzfeldt
November 20, 2017
The U.S. withdraws from the EITI, and Latin America’s civil society shudders
The Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is the latest example of a U.S. retreat from international leadership.
William Naylor
November 15, 2017
Can Latin America harness its cities for growth?
In the most urbanized region in the world, Latin American policymakers need to ensure urbanization goes hand in hand with development.
Javier Gutiérrez
November 15, 2017
Latin America and the Caribbean steps up implementation of the Paris Agreement
The UN Climate Change talks are underway in Germany where, alongside the negotiations, myriad actors including many Latin Americans are demonstrating how they are implementing the Paris deal.
Amal-Lee Amin
November 9, 2017
What China’s “new era” means for Latin America
The twice-in-a-decade CPC meeting will direct the economic and political course of China for the next five years, and with it, Latin America’s investment, growth and trade opportunities.
Victoria Chonn Ching & Nicolás Albertoni
October 24, 2017
Latin America and the competitiveness race: Still a long way to go
The latest Global Competitiveness Report from the World Economic Forum shows that, despite successful efforts in certain countries, the region as a whole is still lagging behind.
Nicolás Albertoni & Mia Rudd
October 6, 2017
Report on indigenous political representation: Introduction and summary
In the coming weeks, Global Americans will release a serialized report on indigenous rights and political integration in the Americas, focusing on the comparative cases of Mexico and Guatemala. First up, an introduction to the project and a primer on the state of political integration across the hemisphere.
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October 6, 2017
Why a new (or responsible) approach to industrial policy in Latin America makes sense
If Latin America and the Caribbean is to catch up to its peers in Europe and Asia, now is the time for governments to embrace responsible industrial policy.
Javier Gutiérrez
October 6, 2017
Peru’s Pedro Pablo Kuczynski loses another battle to the Fujimorista opposition
Peru’s president, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, reshuffled his cabinet after the opposition-controlled Congress passed a vote of no confidence. Meanwhile, Odebrecht-related corruption scandals continue to bloom in the country.
Lucas Perelló
September 28, 2017
América Latina y el ocaso de la Politiké
La corrupción cobra con fuerza la confianza de los ciudadanos y apunta hacia el ocaso de la administración pública basada en las buenas prácticas de ética, transparencia y responsabilidad en el uso de los recursos. ¿Qué hacer para revertir la tendencia?
Nicolás Albertoni
September 19, 2017