In Peru, health insurance now extends to 99 percent of the population. Nevertheless, 7 out of every 10 individuals still cannot access the healthcare they need. How can we transition towards…
Implementing a Health Information Management System could be the key to transforming the sector in Peru.
Like many urban centers in Latin America and around the world, modern Lima was built for cars. Decades ago, designing cities around cars was considered forward-looking; residents on the outskirts…
A recent peer learning workshop for five Latin American countries underscored the importance of effective Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) frameworks for ensuring the successful implementation…
While PPPs provide an important tool for governments, they are sensitive to economic ups and downs. A new World Bank study shows a sound and practical Fiscal Commitment and Contingent Liabilities…
With the reduction in health budgets following the response to the COVID-19 crisis, Latin American and Caribbean countries must prioritize spending on high-yield resilience.
Learn more about the potential of the sovereign green, social and sustainability bond market to mobilize private capital.
Transport innovation can introduce more fairness into urban policy and make sure fiscal resources go to transport modes that are most beneficial to people, the planet, and the economy.
This blog is a biweekly feature highlighting recent working papers from around the World Bank Group. It introduces five papers published from March 16 to March 31 on various topics, including…
In the Latin American context, cable car helps vulnerable and predominantly low-income populations living in such sites, improving their urban conditions, and increasing access to job…