Research for development

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Applied research regarding the development problems faced by Latin America is a critical element of CAF's strategy. This research provides the Institution with the possibility of intervening constructively in the debates on public policy in the region in addition to being an instrument to focus the Bank's business strategy. Cooperation with governments in research and knowledge projects is a service that CAF also offers the countries in order to generate useful information and analysis from the policies they implement.

Food and energy: an opportunity to increase regional integration

April 11, 2022

In Buenos Aires, CAF Development Bank of Latin America, presented the RED 2021 report entitled “Pathways to Integration: Trade Facilitation, Infrastructure and Global Value Chains,” which presents the main advances and challenges faced by the region to achieve a higher level of integration that will boost productivity and well-being in the countries.

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CAF Closes 2021 with USD 13.2 Billion in Approvals

December 30, 2021

During 2021, CAF—development bank of Latin America—offered agile responses to mitigate the impacts of the complex global context. The total amount of operations, in addition to the recent USD 7 billion capitalization approved by the Board, places the multilateral organization as one of the most prominent players in regional development.

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Challenges in Digital Platform Jobs in Latin America

April 30, 2021

The advent of digital platforms (from passenger and goods transport platform services to e-commerce) may be an opportunity to increase job formality.

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CAF Closes 2020 with All-time Loan Approval High

January 04, 2021

In a year marked by COVID-19, CAF—development bank of Latin America—approved a series of loans totaling more than USD 14 billion to support countries in addressing the healthcare and economic emergency caused by the pandemic. It also financed development initiatives in sectors such as water and sanitation, infrastructure, SMEs, digitalization, and provided budgetary aid to its member countries. Also in 2020, Mexico became a full member of the institution.

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What are the challenges for healthcare and pension systems in the context of an aging Latin American population?

November 03, 2020

An aging population, a growing informal economy and technological changes are challenges to improve the coverage, quality and fiscal sustainability of social protection systems in Latin America. A diagnosis by country, as well as policy recommendations to take on these challenges, are addressed in the new Economy and Development Report prepared by CAF—development bank of Latin America.

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