PUBLICATIONS

broadband Broadband in Latin America: beyond connectivity
(February 2013, Spanish only)

Author: Valeria Jordán, Hernán Galperin and Wilson Peres (coordinators)

This publication analyses the development of broadband in Latin America, assesses the economic impact of its expansion, examines public policies for its universalization and discusses its future. Policy considerations focus on national universalization plans and the debate on the neutrality of the Web. The study of recent trends concentrates on the advance of cloud computing and the challenges relating to the emergence of over the top (OTT) operators. Special attention is paid to the need for regional expansion of Internet exchange points (IXP) and the size of the gap in demand.

social protection Social protection systems in Latin America and the Caribbean: Panama
(February 2013, Spanish only)

Author: Alexis Rodríguez Mojica

This document is part of a series of national case studies that aim to disseminate knowledge on the current situation of social protection systems in Latin American and Caribbean countries, as well as to discuss the main challenges in this area in terms of applying people's economic and social rights and achieving certain development objectives, such as overcoming poverty and hunger.

lectures Reflections on development. Lectures 2011-2012
(January 2013, Spanish only)

Author: ECLAC

This book contains a selection of the main conferences delivered at ECLAC headquarters during 2011 and 2012. They are being disseminated because of the importance of the topics covered and the particular focus provided by the speakers. This single volume of lectures shows the need to think of development from a multiple and integrated perspective, as ECLAC has been doing for 60 years.

Argentina Towards inclusive development. The case of Argentina
(January 2013, Spanish only)

Editors: Ricardo Infante and Pascual Gerstenfeld (editors)

This book is the result of an ECLAC and ILO initiative aimed at strengthening the debate and analytical framework for designing an inclusive development strategy in Argentina, as well as supporting policymaking to boost productive convergence, economic growth and social equity. The idea is to adopt a new strategy with economic growth based on less structural heterogeneity and more productive development, which will have a positive knock-on effect to boost employment, income distribution and social inclusion.

electricity Electricity integration in Latin America: background, reality and the road ahead
(February 2013, Spanish only)

Author: Beno Ruchansky (coordinator)

Despite the considerable economic, social and environmental benefits of integrating the electricity systems of two or more countries, the region has not progressed as quickly as expected in terms of the established targets for such processes. This document highlights the barriers and obstacles of processes to integrate electricity sectors among countries and within the subregions of Latin America.

social integration Social integration in Central America. Situation in 2012 - trends and proposals
(January 2013, Spanish only)

Author: Carlos Roberto Pérez, Humberto Soto de la Rosa and Andrea Pellandra

Several years ago, the Central American social integration process was conceived as a regional objective. At the time of print, this process has not materialized for many reasons. The report, which is intended to form the basis for policymaking in this area, was produced as part of the ECLAC-GIZ technical cooperation project on Regional Integration and Investment in Regional Public Goods.

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