Latin America

Brazil launches national AI strategy

Brazil has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, which aims to balance ethical use of the technology while boosting research and innovation in the sector. Following a public consultation, […]

Brazil central bank launches instant payments system ‘Pix’

Brazil’s central bank launched a state-run instant payments platform this week for citizens, the private sector and government entities. The scheme, known as Pix, is part of Agenda BC#, which […]

Brazil sets out plans to boost innovation

The Brazilian government has published a National Innovation Policy (NIP) setting out plans to encourage and develop innovative products, processes and services across the country. According to ZDNet, the new […]

The data-fuelled race to defeat COVID

Around the world, governments are racing against COVID-19 – attempting to get a step ahead of the virus as it harms people’s health and livelihoods. At a GGF webinar, panellists […]

Managing a distributed workforce now and beyond COVID-19

Earlier this year, civil services worldwide found themselves having to transition thousands of employees to working remotely, often with just a few days’ notice. And as panellists explained during a […]

Doing good with data: an interview with the Development Bank of Latin America’s Carlos Santiso

Dr Carlos Santiso is no stranger to crisis response, having spent 25 years promoting democracy, strengthening governance and fighting corruption in emerging economies and fragile states. The scale of the […]

Luis Madrazo Lajous, former Chief Economist of Mexico’s Ministry of Finance: Exclusive Interview

Until earlier this year, Luis Madrazo Lajous ran Mexico’s economic and fiscal policies; then he quit to join the presidential campaign of José Antonio Meade. In the run-up to next […]

Repainting Havana

The Cuban economy, like the country’s capital city, is in urgent need of a thorough refurbishment. And this week, the national assembly will elect a new leader – ending the […]

Latin America sets the pace on environmental taxes

Several Latin American countries have introduced ambitious green tax reforms. Gavin O’Toole learns the lessons for others keen to push their economies towards environmental sustainability The pioneering introduction of carbon […]

Direct cash transfers – lessons from the frontline

For two decades, Latin American countries have used cash payments to encourage school attendance and strengthen public health. As international development bodies and city administrations pick up the idea, Gavin […]