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Digital Connectivity: Oil for the 21st Century

High-capacity data connections may be the oil of the 21st century: a potential source of great wealth for countries that best exploit this resource. A great example of this potential is Paraguay, a landlocked country equidistant from the large economies of South America.

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How to Promote the Digital Transformation of Manufacturing in Latin America and the Caribbean

The digital transformation of the manufacturing sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is key to more sustainable economic development and higher productivity and inclusion in the global economy. A study conducted by IDB Invest with 35 local companies helps us understand where we are and where we want to go.

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Digitalization May Help Latin America to Alleviate Global Food Shortages

Latin America and the Caribbean is in prime position to step in and alleviate global food shortages as climate change looms as a global threat, particularly if the region leverages digital solutions, a new report developed by IDB Invest in collaboration with Accenture shows.

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Why Governance Matters for Startups

Governance remains a challenge for most startups in the region, according to a study conducted in partnership with IDB Invest and six other organizations. A majority of startups think their governance is top notch, but the reality is very different.

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Four Benefits Brought by Using the Blockchain in Capital Markets

The blockchain brings great benefits for capital markets, as it allows to share a complete and immutable dataset of information creating a more transparent, cheaper, more liquid and easier to monitor market-place for participants to transact and price securities.

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IDB World: Inflation, Back to School After the Pandemic, Digitized Transportation

We present three select blog posts from the IDB Group discussing inflation, returning to school after the pandemic, and the digital transformation of the transportation industry in Latin America and the Caribbean.